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Are you a college junior, senior, or recent graduate passionate about making a difference in the lives of children around the world? Compassion’s Summer Internship Program is designed to help you grow professionally and spiritually while contributing to meaningful projects that have a lasting impact.
This in-person internship offers a unique opportunity to explore your career and calling within a Christ-centered organization committed to holistic child development. Interns consistently rate their experience 5-stars, citing deep community, impactful work, and transformative growth.
This is our general Summer Internship Application (non IT roles). You will have the opportunity in the application to identify your desired area(s) of interest. You may be considered for multiple positions.
Please note: This is an in-person, paid internship based in Colorado Springs, CO at Compassion's Global HQ. Compassion will provide housing for a low-cost, and interns are strongly encouraged to provide their own transportation.
The application deadline is December 31, 2025 at 5pm MST.
What Will You Do?
This year we are looking for interns in the following areas (subject to change):
Business Support
Donor Relations
Donor Research
Global Program
Global Workplace (HR)
Graphic Design
HR Service Center
Lean Six Sigma Analyst
Legacy & Assets
Legal
Marketing
Marketing Operations
Project Management
What Will You Experience?
Hands-on work in your field of interest
Professional development workshops
1:1 Mentorship
Spiritual formation and community engagement
Exposure to global impact through Compassion’s mission
Life in the beautiful Colorado Springs mountains.
What Do You Bring (Please make sure you meet all qualifications before applying)?
Maintain a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Be a consistent witness for Jesus Christ, maintaining a courteous, Christ-like attitude in dealing with people within and outside of Compassion, and faithfully uphold Compassion’s ministry in prayer.
Act as an advocate to raise the awareness of the needs of children. Understand Christ’s mandate to protect children. Commit to and prioritizes child protection considerations in all decision-making, tasks and activities across the ministry. Abide by all behavioral expectations in Compassion’s Statement of Commitment to Child Protection and Code of Conduct. Report any concerns of abuse, neglect or exploitation of children through Compassion’s internal reporting process and appropriately support responses to incidents if they occur.
Uphold and engage in Compassion’s core Cultural Behaviors.
College junior, senior, or recent graduate with an expected graduation date between December 2025 and May 2028.
Available for the entire internship period: June 1 to August 7, 2026.
Ability to work Monday - Friday from 8-5pm during the duration of the internship.
Legally eligible for employment in the United States (i.e., if an international student, must already have a work or study visa, SSN, etc.)
*NOTE: This application form includes a few short answer/essay questions. Application answers suspected to be AI-generated will not be considered.
