Paid Internship

Mwana Villages (mwanavillages.org) is a nonprofit organization with operations located in the Republic of Congo that provides conscientious, ethical orphan care to meet the comprehensive needs of orphans, families and communities in order to break generational cycles.

In Congo, orphaned and vulnerable children are subjected to the worst forms of child labor, including commercial sexual exploitation, human trafficking, and forced domestic work. Mwana combats the rampant exploitation of these children.

When they come into full time care at the Mwana Refuge, the children find safety, and are lovingly and holistically cared for by our trustworthy Congolese staff. The staff seeks family permanency for each child, whether through family reunification, assisting with stability in the birth family or through adoption.

This internship offers valuable exposure to the inner workings of a small non-profit organization, including event implementation, marketing, fundraising, data entry and program development.

INTERN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist with planning and implementing fundraising events
• Assist with social media and marketing
• Assist in donor communication
• Perform miscellaneous duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Ability to work independently and be resourceful
• Excellent written and communication skills
• Personable, reliable and organized
• Proficiency with Canva or other graphic design skills
• Social media acumen

HOURS OF WORK AND COMPENSATION:

The internship runs from September 29-December 5, 2025 and January 15-April 15, 2026

5 hours per week required

This internship is paid $20 per hour, not to exceed $2,000 total for the semester.

For more information, contact Mari Beth Poor at mbpoor@mwanavillages.org