Human Resources Recruiting Internship in Bahrain

Imagine yourself living and working in the Middle East, immersed in 5,000 years of Arab history combined with a modern, cosmopolitan atmosphere. Explore your role in a global story alongside other Jesus followers, seeking to display God’s love in every profession and place.
 

OM and InterVarsity are partnering to make global, professional internships available in dynamic city hubs for summer 2026. All students are welcome and will experience the values and support of both OM and InterVarsity in their internship cohort and throughout their journey.

The Human Resources Intern will join a people-focused small business focused on recruitment and placing professionals throughout the Arabian peninsula (and other regions of the world). Bahrain is known as the “Pearl of the Gulf,” an island destination in the Middle East that mixes traditional and modern--and where few people understand the love of Jesus.

 
Responsibilities may include: 

• Support recruitment, interviewing and onboarding for new short and long-term professional placements.
• Research, outreach to prospective candidates and following up interest for a wide pipelines of candidates
• Help manage HR databases, attendance tracking, and staff updates.
• Sales and marketing may be a portion of the internship
• Contribute ideas to strengthen company culture and team engagement.
• Participate in HR meetings and assist with documentation and reports.

Qualifications and skills: 

• Follower of Jesus, passionate about making a positive impact in the world, motivated to build relationships with people of other cultures.
• Technical skills with spreadsheets, Canva and HR management tools a plus 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, ensuring timely completion of tasks.
• Experience traveling and living internationally a plus.

Highlights shared by former interns:

• Work on projects that matter and grow your professional skills in a global context 
• Gain confidence through mentorship and collaboration with experienced professionals 
• Build deep friendships and share life through meals, Bible studies, and team adventures 
• Immerse yourself in local culture and explore new places across the region 
• Make a real Kingdom impact alongside others passionate about faith and calling

Why consider this internship?

• An international internship combines the benefits of a traditional internship (skill and resume improvement, employment connections) with the benefits of study abroad (cultural immersion)—and doing it through OM and InterVarsity means you will also experience the benefits of mission-driven discipleship connected to global Christian community.
• Our interns on average rate their work experience as a 9/10 in terms of doing meaningful work, receiving specific encouragement, and being prepared in their work. OM was chosen as a Handshake Early Talent Award recipient because of our mission-driven approach to internships and our high level of manager investment and care.
• 2 out of 3 of our interns say they would consider working for their host team, organization, or business in the future—and 2 out of 3 of our managers say they would hire their intern for a similar job.
• To learn more, check out our intern stories, FAQs, and testimonials on our internship website and Handshake employer profile.

Additional information:

• All interns must be in full agreement OM USA’s Statement of Faith.
• Internships begin in mid-May and go through July, and program includes an orientation and debriefing with your internship cohort and OM and InterVarsity staff.
• This is an unpaid internship (like the vast majority of international internships, especially with nonprofits and small businesses). Travel, program, and living costs must be covered by the intern, either personally or through fundraising, financial aid, or scholarships you find. We work hard to keep these costs to a minimum so that these internships are accessible to everyone, and you may fundraise to cover most of those costs. If you are invited into the cohort, you will need to provide a deposit (applied toward your total costs) to secure your spot.
• Internship credit could be available upon the approval of your university/college administration. May qualify for other degree or course requirements, such as practicum or observation hours; check with your advisor.
• Application deadline is February 20, 2026, but cohort may fill sooner.