International Apprenticeship - Spring 2027

Are you getting ready to graduate or are you a recent college graduate seeking an opportunity to serve internationally? Do you desire to leverage your skills to help others and proclaim the gospel?  If you are searching for a Career with Impact this is a unique opportunity to join the future global Samaritan's Purse team through the Samaritan's Purse Apprenticeship Program! We are now accepting applications for International Apprentice - Spring 2027!  The exact start date for this next cohort is TBD but it will be January/February 2027.  

A Day in the Life of an International Apprentice:

Samaritan's Purse exists to provide spiritual and physical aid to hurting people around the world in Jesus' name. We are searching for talented, high-capacity individuals who want to start a career with Samaritan's Purse and have a sense of God's calling on their lives to ministry and to serve internationally.

The Samaritan's Purse Apprentice Program is a strategic initiative designed to prepare and train the next generation of Samaritan's Purse's global workforce. The program will equip individuals with the necessary skills to serve in full-time roles in one of our international field offices. International Apprentice positions will be up to two years in length and include salary and benefits. The Apprenticeship aims to equip individuals for full-time work internationally by training and developing them in the needed competencies. There are five primary tracks in which Apprentices may be placed in this cohort: 

Program Management, Operations, Finance, Aviation Mechanics, and Security. 

While full-time jobs are not guaranteed at the end of the two-year contract, the majority of those who have joined the program have been able to move into full-time employment with Samaritan's Purse. The International Apprentice position supports various Samaritan's Purse field offices around the globe during the course of the program.

An ideal candidate for an International Apprentice will have:

• A strong sense of calling to international ministry and long-term interest in the work of Samaritan's Purse
• An ability to problem solve and drive results
• A flexible, positive attitude
• Humility to do whatever task is required; willing to learn
• Ability to work under pressure and perform well in high-demand, high-volume work environments 

To learn more about the Apprentice Program and hear about the program from current Apprentices click here.

International Apprentices must be able to commit to serving with Samaritan's Purse for a minimum of 24 months. The Apprenticeship is an unaccompanied program.

Learn more about serving with Samaritan's Purse.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Maintain a personal, active relationship with Jesus Christ and be a consistent witness for Jesus Christ
• A Bachelor's degree required (*Degrees in the areas of health, finance/accounting, engineering, business, supply chain management, program management, operations, international relations, aviation mechanics preferred) 
• Analytical, strategic thinking, and demonstrated leadership skills
• Adaptable to working in a variety of international contexts
• Ability to develop and implement plans and solve problems independently
• Demonstrate strong organizational, communication (written and verbal), and networking skills
• Attend daily morning devotions and participate in prayer support for the ministry, donors, and volunteers
• Proficiency in a foreign language, (especially French, Spanish, or Arabic), is a plus
• Prior international experience is strongly preferred
• Follow the policies and procedures of Samaritan's Purse as set forth in the Policy Manual
• 12 credit hours of college-level Biblical Studies

NOTE: You MUST be able to provide proof of working eligibility in the United States for this program. Samaritan's Purse does not sponsor work visas.

Job Location:

International Apprentice positions serve the first 4-5 months at our International Headquarters in Boone and North Wilkesboro, NC, for the initial training phases and then the remainder of their apprenticeship in one or more of our international field offices.

Type: Full-Time, 2-year contract

Language Requirement: English required; other languages (notably French, Spanish, Arabic) are a plus

Travel Expectations: The position requires frequent international travel, including extended placements in Samaritan's Purse international field offices.

International Employee Benefits

Employees who choose to work internationally get to take advantage of the following benefits:

• International medical, prescription, dental & vision insurance
• Paid Family Medical Leave
• Retirement savings plan
• Paid holidays
• 12 vacation/personal days
• 10 sick days
• When at IHQ, on-site Medical Clinic