About Kids Alive International

Kids Alive International is a faith-based nonprofit dedicated to meeting the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of vulnerable children and families. We believe that every child deserves a chance to live a life free from fear and trauma. Through our comprehensive programs and resources, we work to transform communities through a holistic approach that melds evidence-based practices with biblical principles.

Global Staff Care Chaplaincy Internship

Program: Global Staff Care

Reports to: HR Manager

Internship Type: Graduate Practicum / Clinical Hours

Duration: 10–12 weeks (Summer 2026)

Hours: 30–35 hours per week (300–350 total hours)

Location: Primarily remote

Program Overview:

Kids Alive International invites a graduate student from Palm Beach Atlantic University to serve as a Chaplaincy Intern during Summer 2026. This internship is designed to provide clinical ministry experience within a global, trauma-informed nonprofit context, while offering meaningful spiritual care and support to Kids Alive staff across multiple countries.

The Chaplaincy Intern will complete 300–350 clinical hours over a 10–12 week period (approximately 30–35 hours per week), engaging in both individual and group-based spiritual care. The role will be primarily remote, with an initial two-day in-person orientation at Kids Alive’s headquarters in Alpharetta, Georgia.

This internship provides a unique opportunity to explore chaplaincy within a cross-cultural, organizational setting, supporting staff who serve vulnerable children and families in complex and often high-stress environments. This work will be in partnership with existing support structures, including existing staff support and the participation of local pastors.

Program Vision:

The Global Staff Care Chaplaincy Internship is designed to strengthen the spiritual and emotional well-being of Kids Alive staff while forming emerging ministry leaders who are equipped to serve in complex, cross-cultural environments.

Internship Objectives:

The Chaplaincy Internship is designed to:

•       Provide supervised, hands-on experience in pastoral and spiritual care (supervision will be established prior to the start of this internship)

•       Support the emotional and spiritual well-being of Kids Alive staff globally

•       Develop competencies in cross-cultural ministry and trauma-informed care

•       Integrate theological reflection with real-world ministry practice

•       Strengthen skills in listening, presence, discernment, and spiritual leadership

•       Explore chaplaincy within a nonprofit and organizational context

Key Responsibilities:

Individual Spiritual Care

•       Offer one-on-one virtual meetings with staff across Kids Alive’s U.S. office and international sites

•       Provide prayer, encouragement, and spiritual guidance

•       Practice active listening and emotional support in a safe setting; boundaries of confidentiality will be clearly communicated before the start of the internship

•       Support staff navigating stress, burnout, secondary trauma, or personal challenges and work with KAI on ways to prevent and mitigate the effects of these things

Group Care and Formation

•       Design and lead regular spiritual care offerings for staff, including:

-        Prayer gatherings (new and existing)

-        Devotional reflections

-        Guided spiritual practices

-        Opportunities for lament, reflection, and encouragement

Staff Well-Being and Self-Care Initiatives

•       Develop and facilitate self-care webinars a