Remote Summer Internship - HR | OD & Talent Experience

The Lifeway Internship Program is a unique opportunity designed to provide college students and recent graduates with a valuable learning experience that fosters growth both professionally, personally, and spiritually. Our internships go far beyond "busy work"—you’ll engage in meaningful projects, gain hands-on experience, and be empowered to make an impact. Interns at Lifeway receive professional development, have opportunities for exposure to senior leaders, and benefit from mentoring relationships with experts in their chosen field.

Job Overview

This internship offers the opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects that strengthen the experience of Lifeway employees while gaining hands-on HR and organizational development skills. As part of the Organizational Development team, you’ll collaborate on initiatives that enhance engagement, learning, and leadership growth. Projects may include supporting mentorship programs, onboarding improvements, career pathing, and the build-out of digital learning tools. Throughout the internship, you’ll gain practical exposure to the strategy and execution of talent development in a faith-based organization committed to Kingdom work.

Internship Program Details & Requirements

• Compensation: Lifeway’s summer internship program offers a competitive hourly pay rate, and all necessary equipment is provided.
• Work Schedule: Interns work an average of 32 hours per week, with core workdays from Tuesday to Thursday. The expectation is that the internship is the primary focus during working hours.
• Program Duration: June 1 - August 13, 2026 (11 weeks). Interns must commit to participating in the entire program.
• Eligibility: Candidates must be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program and have completed at least two years of study by the internship start date. Recent graduates (December 2025 or May 2026) are also eligible.
• Development Opportunities: Weekly professional development sessions are provided, including specialized training, mentorship, and leadership development.
• Remote Structure: This is a remote position in the U.S., with required in-person attendance for orientation (June 1 - 5, 2026) and end-of-summer presentations (August 10-14, 2026) in Nashville. Travel costs for these events are covered by Lifeway.
• Application Deadline: Applications are due by December 31, with interviews beginning as soon as possible. Selections are finalized by April 1.

Explore our culture further at team.lifeway.com/culture-code.

This is a remote position based in the contiguous 48 United States with occasional travel to Nashville for in-person team gatherings.

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• Live out Lifeway’s mission and values, showing deep commitment to Kingdom work
• Contribute to initiatives that enhance employee engagement, leadership development, and talent growth across the organization.
• Support the Mentorship Program by preparing materials, tracking participation, and assisting with communications.
• Assist in enhancing employee onboarding experiences, including New Employee Orientation and leader onboarding resources.
• Contribute to career pathing and job study projects by supporting data collection, documentation, and visualization tool updates.
• Design and organize learning and communication materials using Microsoft 365 and Canva to make resources clear and visually engaging.
• Assist in optimizing talent systems and tools (e.g., iCIMS, LinkedIn Learning Career Hub) by helping identify enhancements that improve both employee utilization and the overall talent experience lifecycle.
• Overnight travel for Orientation, and Final Presentation weeks

Education

Currently pursuing a degree in Business, Human Resources, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, or a related field.

Skills, Knowledge, & Experiences, required

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 tools (e.g., Word, PowerPoint, Teams).
• Experience with Canva and basic content creation or visual design.
• Attention to detail with the ability to produce high-quality, accurate work.
• Strong collaboration skills, including the ability to work effectively across teams and communicate asynchronously.
• Demonstrated initiative and self-motivation; able to take ownership of projects and follow through independently.
• Agility in adapting to new priorities, tools, and processes.
• Foundational understanding of human resources and organizational development principles.

Actively involved in an evangelical Christian church

Skills, Knowledge, & Experiences, preferred 

• Familiarity with HR, employee engagement, or organizational development projects.
• Understanding of talent development or competency frameworks.
• Ability to analyze qualitative and quantitative data to identify trends and insights.
• Experience creating dashboards or visual reports in Power BI or similar tools.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft 365 tools and Canva.
• Prior experience in a professional or ministry-based environment