Here’s the thing. We don’t have "interns" at Pure Freedom. Event speakers, content writers, social media specialists, web designers, road managers, and administrative professionals, yes…but no interns. Interns follow orders and get coffee. We think there are more important and creative things to be done! Although we may send you on the occasional Starbucks run, we think your time here is better spent in other ways. You might find yourself ministering to thousands of tween girls at a True Girl live event, creating the latest social media graphic, coordinating a photo shoot for Dannah’s latest book, devising new strategies for reaching at-risk girls, or praying with your team members as you grow in humility and service.
It might not look like it, but we’re actually a tiny team with a tiny office in State College, Pennsylvania, and interns are an integral part of our ministry. You might share a desk with your co-worker. Or sleep on a bunk on a tour bus. There’s no job too big or too small—you could be speaking to an audience of 400-1,500 or restocking the toilet paper in our bathroom. (Or both on the same day.) All that said, we still think it’s pretty much THE best year you’ll ever have working hard, digging deeply into God’s word, and sharing Truth with others.
Our annual prayer summit leads you in the work on your own heart. Daily devos on event days prepare you and teach you that your primary work is PRAYER (not teaching or managing or writing or cleaning).
If you’re interested, here’s what you need to know:
- We prefer interns who are college juniors or seniors who can use the year for credit at their university, or recent graduates looking for a great transition experience.
- Internships are available during August-late May with some summer training prior to your internship starting.
- All of our internships are paid and we cover all your expenses while you are with us.
- All of our interns live in State College, PA during their time here but the True Girl tour team spends most of the time on the tour bus routing through the United States and Canada.
NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THESE INTERNSHIPS!
True Girl Worship Team Member
Hit the road with our True Girl Tour, stopping in 40+ cities each season/semester. The number one quality we are looking for in this intern is an authentic, growing relationship with Christ. You don't have to be perfect. We're not. We'll work on that together, but you can't fake a relationship with Jesus. It is out of that power that you can minister on stage. It goes without saying that you must have a high-energy personality and dynamic speaking/ interpersonal skills since you'll present and lead worship for audiences of up to 1,500 with our mother/daughter event designed to teach tween girls about true beauty and modesty. Strong vocals are a must with some experience performing live. It's a team effort when it comes to show load-in and set-up (including lots of balloons!), memorizing the script and keeping it fresh, managing prop inventory, assisting with merchandise sales, speaking and/or monitoring backstage, interacting with audience members, maintaining healthy relationships with the road team, and completing special projects assigned by Dannah. Check out a promo video of one of our events here to see what stage ministry looks like. This is generally a ten month internship starting August 1st and running through May with some training in July preceding your time with us. But sometimes we accept an intern for just one semester. (Often you can get college credit for it!) Having your own vehicle/transportation for when in the State College area is a plus.
To apply to be a True Girl LIVE! Worship Team Member, send the following to wade@purefreedom.org:
- A cover letter expressing why you would like to be a part of our team.
- A resume
- A sample of your vocals by singing a song of your choice a cappella and posting it via YouTube. (Copy and paste the link to your video in the email you send.)
Pure Freedom Administrative Team
Do you have a bit of business-savvy and creativity? Eager to be a part of a dynamic team? Are you ready to grow your marketing, advertising, and communication skills? Cozy up into a host home that we think will bless your socks off, be a part of the development of upcoming tours, manage the bookstore and shipping and customer care, and be on deck to head out with the team for especially high volume tour weekends. There is no telling what you'll do in this exciting administrative role. Skills include being proficient with a computer and basic programs such as database entry and word processing programs. This is a 6-month minimum internship managed by our office administrator Eileen King. Dannah is involved in some personal discipleship. Having your own vehicle/transportation for when in the State College area is a requirement.
To apply to be on the Pure Freedom Administrative Team, send the following to wade@purefreedom.org by May 18, 2019:
- A cover letter expressing why you would like to be a part of our team.
- A resume
Part-time Pura Libertad Administrative Team
Jarabacoa, Dominican Republic is a holy ground where Christ has been actively at work since the creation of the world. Nestled in a tropical rainforest climate, the valley is known for its recreational beauty and fertility. Strawberries, coffee, pimento and aji peppers are agricultural gold. Waterfalls, rivers, and cool mountains are treasures of tourism. However, a poverty of marriage, absent fathers, and young teen pregnancy compromise the future of this magnificent town.
Because God designed family and it is the main building block of society, Pura Libertad exists to resource leaders for family advocacy. Through an asset assessment of leadership and organizations already in this thriving community, we seek to accelerate their leadership capabilities through collaboration and education. Pura Libertad will provide mentorship to a limited number of approved applicants in our Leader Acceleration Program for individuals and organizations who desire to collaborate with others to:
• Reduce the number of out-of-wedlock and teen pregnancies
• Increase the number of marriages
• Increase sufficient father involvement
We are currently seeking an administrative team intern to serve as we continue the launch of this work. (Our little team is comprised of Bob and Dannah Gresh, Marlene Luna, and one volunteer. We need you!) It would be ideal for our intern to be bi-lingual (English/Spanish), be familiar with Jarabacoa/Dominican Republic, and have a love for the issue of sexual theology and healing. Skills include being proficient with a computer and basic programs such as database entry and word processing programs. Being able to translate curriculum and books is a big plus. Eager to learn and grow in the psychology of community change and sexual healing is a big plus. Travel to and from the Dominican Republic will be required. We are requesting a one-year internship beginning December 2019 with one month in Jarabacoa prior to arriving in State College.
This is a part-time internship requiring about 20 hours a week, so it is possible to be creative with the other time including classes at Penn State University (you organize and fund) or another part-time internship with our team which could include Pure Freedom administrative internship, True Girl social media internship, and other creative options (we organize with you). You'll be responsible for travel to and from State College at the beginning and end of your internship, but all expenses for travel during your internship will be taken care of by us! Being able to provide your own transportation while in State College is a plus.
This position is currently filled until Mid-2019. To apply to be on the Pura Libertad Administrative Team in 2019, send the following to eileen@purefreedom.org by November 30, 2018:
- A cover letter expressing why you would like to be a part of our team.
- A resume
Team Testimonials
I have learned so much as a part of this team. In the professional setting, I learned discipline, personal interaction, how to ask good questions, great customer service skills, and more! Personally, I’ve learned so many important life skills, especially living with 8 other people on a bus. There are some great connections and friendships that I’ve made that will definitely last the rest of my life. On days off, you get to explore the country with friends. Some of my favorite places we’ve visited are the Grand Canyon, the Redwoods, Seattle, San Fransico, and even Vancouver!
As we tour, we have the opportunity to work side by side with some of the biggest Christian radio stations and churches in the country. It’s so exciting to work with new people every day to bring this message to moms and tweens. This is an amazing opportunity because it’s flexible, you can learn and grow in whatever areas you’re interested and gifted so that you can grow in your strengths and learn from your weaknesses, and have a ton of fun doing it!” -Ellie Seibel
“This experience has created a servant’s heart in me. It has really helped me to get to know people better and to develop my relationship and public speaking skills. I kind of thought that I would be sitting in an office all day, but it’s been so much more than that! I’ve been able to minister to girls one-on-one, I’ve gotten to travel so many different places, and meet the needs of people at events. My favorite part of being a cast member is getting to watch girls dancing and worshipping and talking with their moms. It’s really special to see that every night.
Living on the bus is so much fun, it’s like a sleepover with your friends every night! You grow a lot, and you learn to love sincerely and treat others as Jesus would. It helps build your character 100%. You form such a great community! Your team helps you with your struggles, you’re never going through difficult things alone. I would really recommend this internship because it’s a great way to get to minister, grow personally and professionally, travel, and make lifelong relationships!” -Lisa Yabra