Poverty is Not God’s Plan. You are!
By joining Tearfund, you will be part of a fast-paced, exciting team that is passionate about ending poverty in the name of Christ. You will gain valuable career experience as part of the Tearfund Family – a top tier Christian international relief and development charity that collectively works in over 50 countries around the world. You will be part of a culture that sees its work as worship as it follows Jesus where the need is greatest.
Internships and summer students run over a period of 8 to 16 weeks and may be paid or unpaid depending on department needs and budgets during the time of application. There are several opportunities throughout the year, but final placements are highly competitive – so we encourage you to check back often and apply early. We are always looking for a wide-range of expertise across different fields such as: marketing, fundraising, digital media, technology, video, storytelling, accounting, event planning, and more.
Internships are serious business at Tearfund—you won’t be getting coffee or filling in spreadsheets here! (OK, you might be… but you’ll also be doing much more).
Interns at Tearfund are challenged to think beyond surface level tasks and ask how they actually can achieve strategic objectives. You will typically be given 1-3 projects in which you are expected to think critically, come up with new ideas, and execute brilliantly.
Some days you’ll work long hours. But we’re passionate about the cause. The pay-off will be huge as you will gain valuable experience that will be useful throughout your career.
As a group of passionate Christians we see every part of our work as worship. During your internship you will be involved in weekly devotionals and regular prayer. We hope your faith will grow as you see and interact with our church partners around the world. You will be challenged to see normal business functions as ministry as you conduct your daily work.
Read through the positions and apply as indicated. If there are no opportunities, or none that you feel are for you, you can submit a general application to hr@tearfund.ca.
Your application will be evaluated and you will be contacted to do an initial screening interview to learn more about you and to discuss the current opportunities we have.
If you progress through the screening phase, you will be invited to one or two in-person interviews.
Congratulations, you’ve made it through. Discussion will take place on formal dates, pay, and other details.
The digital space is an exciting place and you want to be at the centre of it. As digital marketing specialist you will help increase Tearfund’s brand presence and online engagement by contributing to several digital campaigns. You will contribute to Tearfund’s social media presence, email marketing, video, and be involved in digital fundraising campaigns that make a difference.
Through writing and video, you will tell the story of how God is transforming lives in some of the poorest places on Earth. With excellent communication and a creative mind, you will seek new ways to tell stories in creative ways that resonate with donors and churches in 2022. This may take various formats including narratives interviews, articles, blogs, scripts, among others.
As fundraising coordinator you will be part of a dyanamic and growing team that wants to raise more money to help the world’s most vulnerable people. You will help develop reports, grants, and engagement opportunities that inspire current and potential donors and grow Tearfund’s major gift portfolio.
As data researcher you play a critical role in helping Tearfund identify new opportunities in its mission to end poverty. Mining both internal and external sources, you will help support strategic initatives in marketing and fundraisng and identify new trends and opportunities.
Yes, we treat co-ops similar to internships. If you are selected for an interview, please just let us know what the requirements of your co-ops. We are more than happy to work with you to fulfill the requirements.
The majority of our hiring takes place in the spring around April or May. That being said, we are looking for talent year-round, so feel free to submit a general application at any time.
Due to the volume of applications we receive we simply cannot respond to all candidates who applied. If you have been selected for an interview, you should hear back 1-2 weeks after the application deadline. If you have been interviewed, we will let you know the result either way.
Yes, we encourage you to apply to any and all roles you are interested in and can contribute to.
The majority of our internships are related to our marketing and fundraising functions, although we do have some admin and finance positions as well. You will be working and learning about topics such as strategy, marketing, advertising, accounting, etc… Throughout it all you will be interacting with our program team to learn about our various projects and approach. Usually, interns are assigned 1-2 key projects for their term period, where they are responsible for planning and execution.
In some cases, interns will get hired back for another term or even get offered new full-time contracts. As we grow, more positions are becoming available.
Interns typically are aged 30 or under especially if the internship is part of the Canada Summer Jobs grant. Interns must be humble and willing to learn, passionate about Tearfund’s mission, and aligned with its foundational beliefs.
Tearfund offers both paid and unpaid internships throughout the year. Pay will be mentioned right on the job description so you will know before you apply. Unpaid internships typically will receive a small stipend to help with travel and meal costs.
Yes, you can apply as long as you fit the minimum requirements above.
The average internship / placement is 16 weeks – give or take. We have found that is a good amount of time for you to really learn and work on meaningful projects. If you are looking for a longer internship, please let us know in your interview.
Many things have changed recently due to COVID-19 and it is no longer necessary that you be physically at the office. That being said, if offices do start to open up, we do prefer that interns are in the office a few days a week.
Depending on your needs and availability we can provide you with equipment such as laptops, monitors, keyboards, and a workspace. You will also be provided with any special software you might need like Microsoft Office and Adobe.
Tearfund does not help with transportation if you are a paid intern. Unpaid interns do get a small stipend to help cover the costs of transport.
All sorts. Business, marketing, communications, accounting, creative writing, humanities, international development and more. We look more at what you can bring to the table and how you can balance the team, not so much what degree you have.
No. Tearfund works through local nationals to implement our programming.
The solution to poverty is spiritual as much as it is physical. Instead of offering handouts, you will be partnering with local churches to permanently lift families out of poverty. Will you join us?
Tearfund Canada
340 Ferrier Street
Suite 202
Markham, ON
L3R 2Z5
t: 1-800-567-8190
e: connect@tearfund.ca
Charity Number: 108222191 RR 0001
