Who We Are

Mercy Ships is a global faith-based charity that uses hospital ships to bring life-changing surgeries and transformational medical training to people in some of the most challenging contexts along the African coast. For over 40 years, Mercy Ships has been delivering lasting hope and healing through safe surgical care, while working alongside partners and stakeholders to strengthen local healthcare systems in more than 55 countries. Since the inception of this dream by founders Don and Deyon Stephens in 1978, Mercy Ships has served more than 2.7 million direct beneficiaries without regard for race, gender, or religion.

The Opportunity

Do you have a heart for the hurting and a desire to invest your talents and experiences into a mission with eternal significance? For every transformative surgery that takes place onboard one of our Mercy Ships, there are dozens of men and women being used of the Lord to prepare the way through their vocational gifts and talents!

This is an on site role located in Lindale, Texas

The Term-Based Internship provides an immersive opportunity for individuals to shadow professionals in their chosen career field at Mercy Ships. This 90-day program is tailored for proactive individuals seeking hands-on experience and comprehensive insight into organizational operations. Under the mentorship of department professionals, interns will actively observe, absorb, and align their learning with the practical applications of their academic studies. The selected intern will align with Mercy Ships' vision, values, and statement of faith.

How You’ll Contribute

• Shadow professionals within the assigned department to comprehend its functions and objectives thoroughly.
• Actively observe and apply knowledge gained from on-the-job training to departmental projects, ensuring alignment with goals and expectations.
• Attend relevant meetings, trainings, and discussions to deepen understanding and practical skills within the field of study.
• Demonstrate a proactive approach to skill development by seeking clarification to enhance learning.
• Complete duties assigned with the purpose of retaining key competencies and aligning with the field of study, ensuring that every task is meaningful and contributes to learning.
• Foster robust growth and professional development by leveraging internship experiences to enhance skills and knowledge.
• Present a final project at the end of the internship that reflects the learning journey and aligns with departmental objectives.
• Demonstrate the integration of academic knowledge with practical experiences gained during the internship.

  The Ideal Candidate

• Supportive of Mercy Ships mission and vision. Committed to its core values.
• Understand and apply servant leadership, work collaboratively with integrity and demonstrate accountability
• Eagerness to learn and engage in practical experiences within the field of study.
• Strong communication skills to actively participate in discussions and learning opportunities.

Education & Experience

• Successful completion of Mercy Ships required module Training will be required within the 1st week.
• Enrolled as a full-time college student with an academic focus related to the assigned department (e.g., marketing, finance, human resources, etc.).