Project Transformation’s faith-based summer internship program for young adults offers hands-on opportunities to build mutually enriching relationships with underserved children and youth, live in intentional community, experience cultural and socio-economic diversity, and explore various careers in ministry and service.
Applicants must have completed one year of college or be at least 19 years old, and must have the legal right to work in the U.S.
Competitive applicants for the Internship Program will:
Be highly motivated, self-starters
Possess strong interpersonal and communication skills
Enjoy working with children and/or youth
Be open-minded
Have a desire to love and serve others
Be dedicated to living in community with other young adults in a structured environment.
There are five primary components to the Project Transformation internship experience:
SUMMARY:
Project Transformation Washington DC & Baltimore offers a faith-based summer internship program for young adults. A PT summer holds experiences that will never be forgotten: dancing with kids, laughing with teammates, realizing a passion, witnessing the profound love of God.
Interns work in teams to plan and lead summer programs for children and youth. In addition to mentoring children and youth in the enrichment program, interns commit to building community with teammates and the larger PT intern class. Other responsibilities include: collaborative and individual planning, vocational discernment, and investing in relationships with children, volunteers, other young adults, and staff members.
COMMITMENT:
Saturday, June 11, 2022 – Saturday, August 13, 2022
Interns are expected to commit to the entirety of the eight week summer program. Interns will have June 19 and 20th off and July 3rd and 4th off.
COMPENSATION:
$15.20/hour which includes room and board. We expect interns to work on average between 35-40 hours each week. Hiring is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.
ACCOUNTABILITY:
Interns are directly accountable to the Program Director.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
(Specific responsibilities will be assigned to each intern.)
Competitive applicants for Project Transformation DC & Baltimore’s Summer Internship Program are dynamic young adults who:
Project Transformation DC & Baltimore is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, age, religion, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law. We continually seek to diversify our staff and create an inclusive and equitable culture. People of color and LGBTQ+ people are especially encouraged to apply.
Application Procedure
Applicants should apply online. A personal resume and contact information for 2 references are required to complete the application. After your application is received, you will be contacted by Program Director, Rhea Williams, to schedule an interview.
When possible, Project Transformation seeks to partner with the home churches of our interns. To understand ways to partner with your home church should you be selected, review the Partner Letter of Commitment and be prepared to speak to your pastor and or mission leader.