Founding Director Incubator Internship Remote

Atlanta, Georgia (United States) # Founding Director Internship Program Building Caring Families Initiative Program Overview The Founding Director Internship is a transformative 6-month leadership development pathway designed to prepare exceptional individuals to launch and lead Building Caring Families programs in their regions. This intensive experience combines hands-on program development, community engagement, and leadership training grounded in biblical principles and the core values of Voice Up collaboration, humility, precision, patience, and empathy. Core Leadership Principles Voice Up: Speak truth with courage while amplifying the voices of families in need Collaboration: Build bridges across communities, organizations, and stakeholders Humility: Lead with servant's heart, recognizing God's sovereignty in all endeavors Precision: Execute with excellence, attention to detail, and strategic planning Patience: Understand that lasting family transformation takes time and persistence Empathy: Connect deeply with the struggles and aspirations of young families Internship Tracks - Academic Credit: Partnership with universities for 6-12 credit hours (undergraduate/graduate) - Volunteer Service: Community service hours with leadership development certification (Months 1-3 for all tracks) - Stipend Track: Transition to monthly stipend ($750-1500) beginning Month 4, contingent upon funding availability and partnership development success # Six-Month Development Pathway Month 1: Foundation & Assessment Theme: "Called to Serve" - Voice Up Foundation Biblical Foundation Isaiah 6:8 : "Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, 'Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?' And I said, 'Here am I. Send me!'" 1 Peter 5:2-3 : "Be shepherds of God's flock that is under your care, watching over them not because you must, but because you are willing, as God wants you to be; not pursuing dishonest gain, but eager to serve; not lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock." Week 1: Personal Calling & Vision Assessment Activities: Leadership assessments, spiritual gifts inventory, personal mission development Deliverable: Personal Leadership Calling Statement with spiritual gifts analysis and ministry vision Week 2: Program Immersion & Philosophy Activities: Complete Building Caring Families curriculum review, program philosophy deep dive Deliverable: Program Philosophy Reflection Paper demonstrating understanding of core principles and biblical foundation Week 3: Community Needs Assessment Training Activities: Research methodology, survey design, community analysis techniques Deliverable: Community Assessment Plan for target region with demographic analysis and stakeholder mapping Week 4: Leadership Principle Integration Activities: Core principles workshop, mentorship matching, accountability system setup Deliverable: Personal Development Plan integrating Voice Up collaboration, humility, precision, patience, and empathy into daily practice Month 2: Community Engagement & Relationship Building Theme: "Building Bridges" - Collaboration Focus Biblical Foundation Nehemiah 2:17-18 : "Then I said to them, 'You see the trouble we are in: Jerusalem lies in ruins, and its gates have been burned with fire. Come, let us rebuild the wall of Jerusalem, and we will no longer be in disgrace.' I also told them about the gracious hand of my God on me and what the king had said to me. They replied, 'Let us start rebuilding.' So they began this good work." 1 Corinthians 3:9 : "For we are co-workers in God's service; you are God's field, God's building." Week 1: Stakeholder Identification & Outreach Activities: Community mapping, key leader identification, initial outreach calls Deliverable: Stakeholder Database with 25+ community contacts and initial meeting schedule Week 2: Partnership Development Activities: Meeting facilitation training, partnership proposal development Deliverable: 5 In-Person Stakeholder Meetings with partnership interest assessments Week 3: Community Listening Sessions Activities: Focus group facilitation, active listening workshops, needs documentation Deliverable: Community Needs Report based on 3 listening sessions with young families Week 4: Coalition Building Strategy Activities: Coalition development planning, collaborative leadership training Deliverable: Regional Coalition Plan with identified founding members and collaboration framework Month 3: Program Design & Development Theme: "Faithful Planning" - Precision & Humility Biblical Foundation Proverbs 16:9 : "In their hearts humans plan their course, but the Lord establishes their steps." Luke 14:28-30 : "'Suppose one of you wants to build a tower. Won't you first sit down and estimate the cost to see if you have enough money to complete it? For if you lay the foundation and are not able to finish it, everyone who sees it will ridicule you, saying, 'This person began to build and wasn't able to finish.'" Week 1: Curriculum Customization Activities: Local adaptation of core curriculum, cultural responsiveness integration Deliverable: Customized 12-Month Curriculum adapted for regional demographics and needs Week 2: Resource Development Activities: Materials creation, resource guide compilation, technology platform setup Deliverable: Complete Resource Kit including participant materials, facilitator guides, and family take-home resources Week 3: Logistics & Operations Planning Activities: Venue selection, childcare planning, scheduling optimization, budget development Deliverable: Operations Manual with detailed logistics, procedures, and budget projections Week 4: Quality Assurance & Review Activities: Peer review process, expert consultation, program refinement Deliverable: Refined Program Design with incorporation of feedback and quality improvements Month 4: Team Building & Training Theme: "Equipping Others" - Patience & Empathy Biblical Foundation Ephesians 4:11-12 : "So Christ himself gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the pastors and teachers, to equip his people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up." 2 Timothy 2:2 : "And the things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable people who will also be qualified to teach others." Week 1: Volunteer Recruitment Strategy Activities: Recruitment plan development, volunteer role descriptions, screening process design Deliverable: Volunteer Recruitment Campaign with role descriptions and screening procedures Week 2: Team Building & Culture Development Activities: Team building facilitation, culture creation workshops, vision alignment sessions Deliverable: Team Charter with shared values, communication protocols, and conflict resolution procedures Week 3: Training Program Development Activities: Training curriculum design, skill assessment tools, certification process creation Deliverable: Comprehensive Training Program for volunteers and staff with competency assessments Week 4: Leadership Development Pipeline Activities: Mentoring system design, succession planning, leadership pathway creation Deliverable: Leadership Development Pipeline with clear advancement opportunities and mentoring framework Month 5: Launch Preparation & Marketing Theme: "Preparing the Way" - Voice Up & Collaboration Biblical Foundation Isaiah 40:3 : "A voice of one calling: 'In the wilderness prepare the way for the Lord; make straight in the desert a highway for our God.'" Mark 16:15 : "He said to them, 'Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation.'" Week 1: Marketing & Communications Strategy Activities: Brand development, messaging creation, communication plan design Deliverable: Marketing Plan with brand guidelines, key messages, and multi-channel communication strategy Week 2: Community Outreach Campaign Activities: Outreach event planning, presentation development, community engagement Deliverable: 3 Community Presentations delivered with registration and interest tracking Week 3: Registration & Enrollment Systems Activities: Registration process design, family screening procedures, enrollment management Deliverable: Enrollment System with registration process, family assessment tools, and waiting list management Week 4: Launch Event Planning Activities: Launch event coordination, celebration planning, media engagement Deliverable: Complete Launch Event Plan with timeline, logistics, and promotional strategy Month 6: Program Launch & Evaluation Theme: "Faithful Stewardship" - Integration of All Principles Biblical Foundation 1 Corinthians 4:2 : "Now it is required that those who have been given a trust must prove faithful." Galatians 6:9 : "Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up." Week 1: Program Launch Execution Activities: First cohort launch, real-time problem solving, immediate adjustments Deliverable: Successful Program Launch with first cohort of 8-12 families enrolled Week 2: Data Collection & Feedback Systems Activities: Evaluation tool implementation, feedback collection, performance monitoring Deliverable: Evaluation Framework with baseline data collection and continuous improvement protocols Week 3: Impact Assessment & Documentation Activities: Initial impact measurement, success story documentation, challenge identification Deliverable: Launch Impact Report with quantitative metrics and qualitative testimonials Week 4: Sustainability Planning & Regional Expansion Activities: Funding strategy development, expansion planning . click apply for full job details