Internship

Internship

Internship opportunities are available in multiple locations in the Rio Grande Valley, TX including Mission, Peñitas, and Donna. This is an unpaid internship with scheduled weekly hours ranging from 16 to 24 hours. The application deadlines are as follows:

• Summer 2026 Term: April 17, 2026
• Fall 2026 Term: June 26, 2026
• Spring 2027 Term: October 26, 2026

These deadlines allow adequate time for interviews, background screenings, and onboarding. Buckner Children and Family Services is a faith-based nonprofit organization committed to strengthening families and serving vulnerable children, seniors, and communities across Texas. Through various programs, interns gain exposure to holistic, relationship-centered human services work.

• Support family strengthening and case management services
• Assist with community outreach and program delivery
• Engage in volunteer and group engagement initiatives
• Contribute to program administration, research, or special projects
• Observe trauma-informed and strengths-based practices in action

Interns will develop a working knowledge of non-profits, grow in skills related to working with vulnerable populations, learn how to work collaboratively, and build a professional network.

• Develop a working knowledge of non-profits and how to carry out successful ministry in an underserved community
• Grow in skills related to working with children and families living in vulnerable situations
• Learn how to work collaboratively with team members from various departments
• Be trained and developed in ways that will be applicable for future employment
• Connect with fellow interns and other professionals within the company to build your network

To be eligible, applicants must be actively enrolled in an accredited college or university, commit to working at least 16-24 hours per week, have a strong academic record, have access to own housing and transportation, be comfortable working with diverse populations, and able to give clear written and verbal instructions. Bilingual in Spanish is preferred but not required.

• Must be actively enrolled in an accredited college or university and pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree during the length of the program.
• Commit to working at least 16-24 hours per week during business hours with some evening availability.
• Strong academic record.
• Access to own housing and transportation to/from the assigned internship site.
• Must be comfortable working with children and adults of various ages, socioeconomic backgrounds, cultures, and religious beliefs.
• Able to give clear written and verbal instructions to people.
• Bilingual in Spanish is preferred but not required.

All Buckner internships are in-person to ensure students receive immersive, relational learning experiences. We offer placements across eleven cities throughout Texas, though availability varies by site and term. Buckner internships are unpaid educational placements designed to meet university practicum and field experience requirements while providing meaningful hands-on ministry and nonprofit experience.

• Social Work (BSW/MSW)
• Sociology or Human Services
• Nonprofit Management
• Public Administration
• Ministry or Theology
• Child & Family Studies / Human Development
• Communications or Marketing (for community engagement roles)

Buckner is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The same way we treat our employees is how we treat all applicants – with respect. Buckner is an equal opportunity employer (EEO is the law). You will be treated fairly throughout our recruiting process and without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status in consideration for a career at Buckner.