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Internship Program

The Center for Childhood, College, and Career Success at  Word Tabernacle Church presents The Impact Internship Program.

This is an opportunity for the next generation to gain hands-on experience in a fun, people-engaged, and leadership-focused environment.  The internship takes place June 10, 2024 - August 1, 2024.

This 7-week paid program is designed for college students who are committed to serve, have a desire to be developed, are interested in the offered areas of internship, and are inquisitive about how and why the Church is connected to community.   

Details

The Experience

  • Hands-on Experience: Interns get the opportunity to work in a real-world environment related to their field of study or interest, gaining practical skills and knowledge.

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  • Networking: Interns will have access to professionals in the industry, allowing interns to build valuable connections and expand their professional network.

 

  • Learning Opportunities: Interns will learn from experienced professionals, receive mentorship, and attend training sessions or workshops to enhance their skills.

 

  • Resume Building: Internships add relevant experience to a resume, making candidates more competitive in the job market and demonstrating their commitment to their chosen field.

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  • Exploration: interns will explore different career paths within their field/area of interest, helping them make informed decisions about their future careers.

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  • References and Recommendations: A successful internship can lead to strong recommendations and references from supervisors or mentors, which can be beneficial when applying for future opportunities.

 

  • Exposure to Company Culture: Interns get a firsthand look at Word Tabernacle and The Impact Center's culture, values, and work environment, helping them assess whether it aligns with their own goals and preferences and to see how their filed of study/area of interest connects to various industries. 

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Summer Impact Project

Interns will develop a summer impact project which is an initiative or program aimed at creating a positive and meaningful impact for the organization, community, or center in which the intern works.  The project will be something the organization can utilize or benefit from when the internship is completed. Interns will collaborate with their center directors to identify the project.

Eligibility

  • Rising college freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors are eligible

  • 4-6 internships available

  • 18 and older must complete a background check if they are interning in areas with minors or sensitive populations

 

Compensation

  • $20 an hour

 

When

  • June 10, 2023-August 1, 2023

  • Interns will NOT report to work on Fridays or The entire week of July 4th (1st-5th)

 

Time Commitment

  • June and July

  • Monday-Thursday 9 am-3 pm with one hour used for unpaid lunch.

  • 7  weeks

  • 20 weekly hours

  • 140 hours total 

 

Collective Development

  • Leadership Development

  • Skills Training 

  • Theology, Doctrinal, and Cultural Studies

 

Work Expectations

  • Complete assignments given by the center director

  • Engage in Self-guided work 

  • Summer Impact Project  (SIP) 

  • Interns will have required reading

  • Community Service work and projects

Testimonials From Former Interns

Janiyah Matthews  |  Winston-Salem State University

I worked with the Center for Childhood, College, & Career Success. One thing that I wasn't expecting this summer, but really enjoyed was working with the range of students (Preschool age through seniors in high school)! I learned a lot of leadership skills from all of the leaders and will be sure to take these back with me to Winston! 

Quante Downey  | Barton College

I worked with the Center for Campus & Adminstrative Services. As a business management major, the work that we did with the director (Albert) allowed me to learn more about business operations and how to manage a team of people. Overall, I enjoyed my experience and getting to know the WTC Staff. 

Jada Gailliard  | UNC-Chapel Hill 

I worked with the Center of Health and Wellness which partnered WTC staff and researchers at UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health to begin understanding how congregants at WTC effectively communicate during a public health emergency. The purpose of this project is to develop risk communication strategies for COVID-19 (and future public health emergencies), by understanding the power of social connections within rural, Black, faith communities.

 

Currently: Healthcare Analyst at Huron 

Destini Morton  | North Carolina State University

I worked with C3 next generation ministry’s programming that helps disengaged youth find their passions through their personal and professional development. I created the “Rise and Thrive” aspect of the ENGAGE program, a hands-on opportunity for students and young adults to engage with jobs they are interested in as well as obtain a mentor to guide them along their career journey.

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Currently: Stock Manager at Kleinfeld Bridal

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