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Learning & Development Intern
Location: Union Gospel Mission of Tarrant County
Type: Internship (Part-Time / Flexible Hours)
Audience: College Students (Undergraduate or Graduate)
Reports to: Chief People Officer
Union Gospel Mission of Tarrant County is a Christ-centered ministry dedicated to providing hope, respect, and new beginnings to our unsheltered neighbors. Through trauma-informed care, discipleship, and holistic services, we walk alongside individuals and families on their journey toward healing and restoration.
🎓 Position OverviewAre you passionate about education, leadership, and social impact? As a Learning & Development Intern, you’ll help shape the future of training at UGM-TC by designing engaging, mission-aligned learning experiences for staff, volunteers, and program participants. This is a hands-on opportunity to apply your creativity, research skills, and heart for service in a real-world nonprofit setting.
✨ Key ResponsibilitiesCurriculum Design & Development
- Assist in writing and designing training modules on topics such as trauma-informed care, leadership, communication, and shelter operations.
- Create interactive learning materials (e.g., slide decks, handouts, e-learning content, videos).
- Collaborate with staff to ensure content reflects UGM-TC’s values and TBRI® principles.
Training Support & Facilitation
- Help prepare materials and logistics for in-person and virtual training sessions.
- Observe and assist in facilitating workshops and onboarding sessions.
- Gather feedback from participants to improve training effectiveness.
Research & Innovation
- Conduct research on best practices in adult learning, nonprofit leadership, and trauma-informed care.
- Explore creative formats for delivering content (e.g., microlearning, storytelling, gamification).
Special Projects
- Develop a signature training resource or toolkit by the end of the internship.
- Contribute to the creation of a leadership development pathway for shelter staff.
- Instructional design and curriculum development in a nonprofit setting
- Trauma-informed and faith-based approaches to learning
- Real-world leadership and organizational development strategies
- How to translate complex topics into engaging, accessible content
- Currently enrolled in college (junior/senior undergrad or graduate student)
- Studying human resources, training, education, psychology, social work, nonprofit management, theology, or related field
- Strong writing, communication, and design skills
- Familiarity with Canva, PowerPoint, or e-learning tools a plus
- Open to learning, collaborating, and growing in a faith-based environment
- Flexible schedule to accommodate class commitments
- Mentorship from experienced nonprofit leaders
- Portfolio-worthy projects and real impact
- Opportunity to contribute to a mission of hope and healing
As part of the screening process, you may be asked to provide a pastoral reference. Union Gospel Mission of Tarrant County is a Christian organization that seeks to hire people who align with our beliefs in Jesus Christ. Â We welcome all Christian denominations into the mission.