Interning at Mission Waco Mission World provides a unique opportunity to develop a Christ and kingdom centered view of leadership. We aim to develop interns in their capacity to build relationships within a diverse community and to increase compassion toward the poor and marginalized. Interns are presented with real-world challenges and will gain a broader understanding of systemic issues of social injustices while working collaboratively to address those issues. While interning with Mission Waco Mission World interns are stretched in their faith and are changed by the relationships that are created.

Mission Waco | Mission World offers a variety of internship opportunities throughout the year for both academic and non-academic purposes. During the summer, we offer a paid internship program called “Summer Leadership & Service Ambassador Program” which engages interns in Mission Waco programs and community enrichment.

Summer Leadership & Service Ambassador Program

Dates for 2025 | May 27th – July 25th

The Summer Leadership and Service Ambassador (SLSA) program is a 9 week long paid internship focused on Christian Community Development principles through service learning in Mission Waco programs and enhancement opportunities.

• Ambassadors will be assigned to one of our six program areas: Children’s Programs, Social Services, Youth Programs, Urban REAP – Environmental Justice, Groups Mobilization and the Clothesline & Fair Trade Market – Merchandising. Click each program area for more information on each position that you are interested in!
• Ambassadors will be paid an $1800 stipend total for the summer.
• Ambassadors will engage in 25 paid hours per week, along with 10 hours of unpaid participation in enhancement opportunities (Book studies, non-profit tours, devotionals, community outings, etc). 
• For questions, email Bailie Rouse at [email protected]

We are now receiving applications for Summer 2025. Applications are due by Friday January 17th for consideration.

Additional Internships

Mission Waco Mission World offers a range of internships including Academic & Non-Academic internship opportunities. All interested individuals who would like to intern with us should complete the following steps:

1. Complete the Intern Inquiry form to let us know you are interested or for more information email [email protected].
2. Fill out a formal application. This will be sent after you have completed the initial inquiry form. Read the application carefully as it provides more information.
3. Selected applicants must participate in an interview after applying.
4. General summer internships (non-SLSA) are requested by March 31st to consider everyone fully.
5. If you are interested in fall, spring or summer internships, contact us ([email protected]) for more info.

Academic Internships

Supervision for internships to fulfill academic requirements can be arranged as needed throughout the calendar year. We have supervised interns in numerous academic disciplines, including social work, seminary/theology/missions, community organizing, economic development, public health, youth, child and family studies and more. For academic internships, you will need to submit a copy of your syllabus and internship requirements to Bailie Rouse ([email protected]).

Non-Academic Internships

We also welcome individuals to come volunteer for personal development in a more committed capacity as an intern. These can be offered on a part time or full time basis. For any questions please, email Bailie Rouse.