International (Eurasia) Research Intern - Fall 2026

OneHope is a global ministry that seeks to catalyze a movement to help every child in every generation encounter Jesus through engagement with God's Word. By working with local churches, international ministry partners, schools, and governments, we have been able to reach over 2 billion children with a relevant Gospel message since we began in 1987.

Our internship program, Cultivate, is located in our international headquarters in South Florida. This program was born out of OneHope's 30+ years of experience in research, program design, and outcome-based ministry. We are a large, innovative nonprofit that seeks to match your God-given gifts with a God-driven mission. The goal is to equip college students and recent graduates to work in a faith-based, international organization through mentorship by experienced practitioners and by providing significant opportunities for personal, spiritual, and professional growth.

The Eurasia team is seeking a highly motivated Geogrpai Intern to support a research and asset mapping initiative focused on Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania. This internship will help leadership gain a deeper understanding of the social, cultural, educational, religious, and organizational landscape of each country to identify potential areas for ministry engagement.

The ideal candidate is curious, analytical, detail-oriented, and enjoys transforming research into meaningful insights that support strategic decision-making.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct desk research on Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania.
• Research demographics, youth trends, educational systems, religious landscapes, and cultural contexts.
• Identify and map organizations, ministry partners, networks, and other relevant stakeholders throughout the region.
• Gather, organize, and analyze research findings from multiple sources.
• Develop structured databases, country profiles, reports, and other research documentation.
• Identify patterns, trends, and key insights that can inform ministry strategy and future opportunities.
• Present research findings in clear, organized, and accessible formats for leadership and ministry teams.
• Collaborate with the Eurasia team on project planning, discussions, and additional research initiatives as needed.

What We're Looking For:

• Alignment with OneHope's mission, vision, and values.
• A desire to learn, grow, and contribute in a collaborative team environment.
• Curiosity about different cultures, regions, and global ministry opportunities.
• Strong research, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to synthesize information from multiple sources into practical insights.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience conducting research and gathering information from multiple sources.
• Experience organizing information using spreadsheets, databases, or other information management tools.
• Strong presentation and communication skills.
• Interest in international development, cross-cultural studies, nonprofit work, ministry, international relations, or related fields.
• Interest in innovation, strategy, and exploring new opportunities for ministry impact.