Community Services Internship

Job overview

The Community Services Internship is an in-person educational placement in Houston, TX, with placements available across eleven Texas cities depending on site and term. The internship is unpaid and scheduled for 16–24 hours per week, with schedules varying by department needs and intern availability. Buckner Children and Family Services is a faith-based nonprofit serving children, families, seniors, and communities across Texas. The internship provides students with hands-on experience supporting human services programs and community work. Depending on the field of study and placement, interns may assist with case management, outreach, program delivery, administration, research, or special projects while learning collaborative, trauma-informed, and strengths-based practices.

What you'll do

• Depending on placement, support family strengthening and case management services
• assist with community outreach and program delivery
• engage in volunteer and group initiatives
• contribute to program administration, research, or special projects
• observe trauma-informed and strengths-based practices
• collaborate with team members across departments.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

community services internship

houston tx

buckner international

unpaid internship

in-person

16–24 hours per week

human services

community outreach

family services

case management support

program administration

college enrollment required

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Applicants must be actively enrolled in an accredited college or university and pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree during the program. The posting states that internships are unpaid and in person; schedules vary, with at least 16–24 hours per week during business hours and some evening availability.

About the employer

Buckner International is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Individual and Family Services. Sector: 62.