Since 1976, Habitat for Humanity has served millions of people in more than 100 countries and thousands of communities across the USA, providing simple, decent, and affordable shelter. The Spiritual Life team seeks to nurture the organization's spiritual commitment to live the core mission of "Seeking to demonstrate God love, Habitat brings people together to build homes, communities, and hope." Habitat is a ministry of action more than words and is somewhat unique in we are a Christian movement that welcomes people of all faiths and no faith to join us in addressing the need for shelter.
What will you build?
Spiritual Life Intern
You will have the opportunity to work with the Steward of Spiritual Practices and global staff to facilitate devotionals/prayers and publish spiritual life content. Our ideal candidate can write spiritual life content, lead spiritual practices, a mature Christian who can work with people of all walks of life and faith traditions.
*This position is virtual, and the candidate needs to in the US, Costa Rica, or Bratislava.
Responsibilities:
** Collaboration with Habitat staff to lead spiritual practices such as devotionals and daily prayer. (25%)
** Research, write and publish spiritual practices for various global stakeholders in the global Habitat community. (Construction supervisors, board members, development workers, etc.) (50%)
** Per the candidate's talents and interests, lead projects that grow the spiritual life and Christian mission of Habitat. (25%)
Minimum Qualifications:
** Successfully pursuing or recently completed a theological, inter-cultural studies degree or the equivalent experience.
** Two years of ministry experience with peers or adults, preferably in contexts where Habitat works.
** Humble, hungry for a challenge, and emotional intelligence.
** Ability to perceive organizational and personal dynamics
** Well-organized and able to work well both independently and in a team environment.
** Strong English verbal and written communications skills.
** Capacity to integrate Christian faith and today's culture
Preferred Qualifications:
** Clinical Pastoral Education or other professional counseling experience
** Community development experience
** International experience.
** Spanish fluency
Duration and weekly hours: The paid internship is 20-30 hours/week paid from now until December 2022, with the potential option to extend.
What's in it for you?
At the end of the internship, you will have experience with an ecumenical global development ministry. You will learn to work in a professional environment and have the opportunity to interact with people at all levels of the organization; and will have mentorship time with a senior leader. This internship will give you exposure to many aspects of the global organization and potential careers with Habitat for Humanity International
We invite you to join us on this journey to address the urgent need for adequate, affordable shelter globally.
, founded in 1976, is a global, Christian-based nonprofit organization that grew out of an intentionally multi-racial community in rural Georgia. Seeking to put God's love into action, Habitat brings together people of all faiths and people of no faith to build homes, communities and hope. Working alongside each other, we help families and individuals build and improve places to call home and achieve the strength, stability and self-reliance they need to build better lives for themselves. Habitatseeks individuals who have a willingness to affirm these principles and values.
Habitat for Humanity International is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to employ and assign the best qualified personnel for all our positions in a manner that does not unlawfully discriminate against any person because of race, color, religion, gender, marital status, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, veteran/reserve national guard status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.