Founding Director Incubator Internship Remote

Job Overview

Job Description

# 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

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# 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

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## 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

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## 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

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## 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

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## 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

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## 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, regional network building
**Deliverable:** Regional Expansion Plan with sustainability strategy and growth projections

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## Regional Founder Transition

### Month 6 Capstone Requirements
- **Launch Achievement:** Successfully launch Building Caring Families program with minimum 8 families
- **Team Development:** Recruit and train minimum 5 volunteers/staff members
- **Community Impact:** Document measurable community engagement and positive family outcomes
- **Sustainability Plan:** Secure funding commitments for 12-month operations
- **Regional Vision:** Present expansion plan for 3 additional locations within 18 months

### Ongoing Support as Regional Founder
- Monthly coaching calls with national leadership team
- Quarterly regional director meetings and training
- Annual conference and continuing education opportunities
- Access to national resources, curriculum updates, and best practices
- Funding support and grant writing assistance
- Technology platform and administrative support

### Compensation Structure (Stipend Track)
- **Months 1-3:** Volunteer Service (Foundation & Community Engagement Phase)
- **Month 4:** $750/month (Team Building & Training Phase)*
- **Month 5:** $1,000/month (Launch Preparation Phase)*
- **Month 6:** $1,500/month (Program Launch & Evaluation Phase)*
- **Regional Founder:** $2,000-4,000/month based on program size and sustainability

*Stipend amounts contingent upon Voice Up funding availability and secured partnership agreements. Interns will be notified of funding status by Month 3 with clear expectations for stipend eligibility based on performance metrics and partnership development success.

### Academic Integration Options
- **Undergraduate:** Social Work, Ministry, Public Administration, Psychology practicum credits
- **Graduate:** MBA project, Master's thesis, Ministry internship, Social Work field placement
- **Doctoral:** Research partnership, community-based participatory research, dissertation focus

### Stipend Eligibility Requirements (Months 4-6)
**Funding Contingency**: Stipend availability depends on Voice Up's successful partnership agreements and funding commitments. Interns will receive written notification by Month 3 regarding stipend eligibility.

**Performance Metrics for Stipend Qualification**:
- Successful completion of Months 1-3 deliverables with excellence ratings
- Minimum 15 confirmed community partnerships established
- Documentation of 20+ family expressions of interest
- Demonstrated integration of core principles in all activities
- Positive feedback from mentor and community stakeholders
- Clear pathway to program sustainability demonstrated

### Success Metrics & Evaluation
- Family enrollment and retention rates
- Community partnership development
- Volunteer recruitment and retention
- Program fidelity to core principles
- Measurable family outcomes and testimonials
- Financial sustainability achievement
- Regional expansion readiness

### Application Requirements
- Personal testimony and calling statement
- Academic transcripts (if seeking credit)
- 3 professional/ministry references
- Community service experience documentation
- Written commitment to 6-month program completion
- Interview with national leadership team
- Background check and child protection clearance

*This internship represents more than professional development it's a calling to transform families and communities through the power of Christ-centered leadership and collaborative service.*