Fall 2025 US Disaster Relief Internship

We are now accepting applications for the 2025 Fall US Disaster Relief Internship! Applications should be submitted no later than June 20th 2025. Applicants should submit a cover letter and resume along with their application.

Samaritan's Purse is seeking Interns to support various North American Ministries US Disaster Relief and Rebuild sites around the US. Samaritan's Purse exists to provide spiritual and physical aid to hurting people around the world in Jesus' name. The Internship Program is designed to provide college students and recent graduates with an opportunity to use their skills to impact a hurting world. The program provides general exposure to relief scenarios, ministry and evangelistic outreach efforts, and the programs and operations of the ministry. Interns work alongside seasoned staff and receive on-the-job training in various roles and positions on US Disaster and Rebuild sites. 

Job Duties:

• Attend daily morning devotions and participates in prayer support for the ministry, donors and volunteers
• Maintain a strong Christian witness to colleagues, vendors, charitable beneficiaries, and the general public
• The duties and responsibilities for this specific internship position will include participating on a team of volunteers, shadowing program management staff, construction foreman and construction worker roles, as well as learning about volunteer coordination
• Follow policies and procedures of Samaritan's Purse as set forth in the Policy Manual
• Maintain a personal, active relationship with Jesus Christ and is a consistent witness for Jesus Christ

Qualifications & Experience:

• Suggested degrees of focus (but not required): disaster relief, construction management, diesel technology, electrical, plumbing, and other related degrees.
• A heart to serve and assist individuals who have been impacted by a disaster, in Jesus Name.
• Strong organizational, communication (written and verbal), and networking skills
• Analytical, strategic thinking, and leadership skills
• Ability to develop and carry out plans and solve problems independently

Job Location: 

US Disaster Relief interns are placed based on the need of our field sites each term depending on the current Disaster responses and Rebuild sites.  This internship is on-site at multiple US Disaster and/or Rebuild sites within the US with time spent at the North Wilkesboro campus in between assignments.