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Human Resources Internship in Vietnam

Operation Mobilization (OM)
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Human Resources Internship in Vietnam 

 
Experience life, work, discipleship, and community in a vibrant city in Vietnam through this global, professional internship. Get hands-on experience in Human Resource functions and grow with your intern cohort and local Christians while you explore a new culture. 

 

Live and work in another country. Explore your role in a global story alongside other Jesus followers, seeking to display God’s love in every profession and place. 
 

OM and InterVarsity are partnering to make global, professional internships available in dynamic city hubs for summer 2025. All students are welcome (not exclusive to InterVarsity) and will experience the values and support of both OM and InterVarsity in their internship cohort and throughout their journey. 
 
The Human Resources Internship in Vietnam will include a full “day job” supporting the HR manager of a local company in key areas like employee engagement, recruitment, onboarding, organizational development. Plus, experience life and discipleship with other interns and local friends, take part in a vibrant church community and outreaches, and explore a new culture on your nights and weekends. 

 

Responsibilities may include: 

  • Helping plan and execute programming that enables employees to grow, be cared for, and flourish (such as development classes, English classes, wellness initiatives, and/or community events) 
  • Assisting in the hiring and onboarding process: post job openings on online platforms, manage applications, schedule interviews with candidates, and coordinate with hiring managers 
  • Helping onboard new team members and setting up accounts or tools 
  • Maintaining employee records and databases 

 
Qualifications and Skills: 

  • Follower of Jesus, passionate about making a positive impact in the world, motivated to build relationships with people of other cultures 
  • Pursuing a degree (or recent graduate) in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, Psychology, Sociology, or a related field 
  • Strong organizational and multitasking skills to effectively manage tasks like scheduling, coordinating events, and maintaining records 
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to assist in planning employee programs and interacting with candidates and team members  
  • Proficiency in basic office software (e.g., Google Workspace) and familiarity with HR or applicant tracking systems (or a willingness to learn).  
  • Interest in employee engagement and development, with a proactive attitude toward contributing to a positive workplace culture. 
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills; adaptable to cross-cultural, multi-lingual teams  
  • Experience traveling and living internationally a plus 

 

Highlights shared by former interns: 

  • Immersion in the local culture of a vibrant and modern city, with opportunity for adventure and travel to other parts of Asia 
  • Mentorship and guidance from global professionals who are successful in their field 
  • Developing their professional abilities by contributing to real-world projects 
  • Learning how to apply the tools and techniques of their field in a vastly different cultural setting 
  • Getting involved in community Bible studies and outreaches with both expatriates and locals 
  • Rich community and team-times with fellow interns who also want to grow as Kingdom-minded professionals and make a difference for Christ through cross-cultural ministry in an urban setting 
     

Why consider this internship? 

  • An international internship combines the benefits of a traditional internship (skill and resume improvement, employment connections) with the benefits of study abroad (cultural immersion)—and doing it through OM and InterVarsity means you will also experience the benefits of mission-driven discipleship connected to global Christian community. 
  • Our interns on average rate their work experience as a 9/10 in terms of doing meaningful work, receiving specific encouragement, and being prepared in their work. OM was chosen as a Handshake Early Talent Award recipient because of our mission-driven approach to internships and our high level of manager investment and care. 
  • 2 out of 3 of our interns say they would consider working for their host team, organization, or business in the future—and 2 out of 3 of our managers say they would hire their intern for a similar job. 
  • To learn more, check out our intern stories, FAQs, and testimonials on our internship website and Handshake employer profile 

 

Additional Information: 

  • All interns must be in full agreement OM USA’s Statement of Faith. 
  • Internships begin in mid-May and go through July, and program includes an orientation and debriefing with your internship cohort and OM and InterVarsity staff. 
  • OM and InterVarsity partner with many faith-driven businesses, nonprofits, and ministries in Southeast Asia to provide students with meaningful internship opportunities in a variety of industries. Some examples include a sustainable design company, a water engineering firm, a recruiting agency, cafe/bakery and catering business, a coffee shop with a vocational training program, an educational software company, several international schools, and an international church--all spaces where followers of Jesus seek to display God’s love and do excellent work that serves and inspires their city. 
  • This is an unpaid internship (like the vast majority of international internships, especially with nonprofits and small businesses in developing economies). Travel, program, and living costs must be covered by the intern, either personally or through fundraising, financial aid, or scholarships you find. We work hard to keep these costs to a minimum so that these internships are accessible to everyone, and you may fundraise through OM USA to cover most of those costs. If you are invited into the cohort, you will need to provide a $250 deposit (applied toward your total costs) to secure your spot. 
  • Internship credit could be available upon the approval of your university/college administration. May qualify for other degree or course requirements, such as practicum or observation hours; check with your advisor. 
  • Application deadline is February 21, 2025, but cohort may fill sooner.