Employment Opportunities at National Headquarters
Positions listed here are open at The Salvation Army's National Headquarters in Alexandria, VA only. You can also view other opportunities across the country.
Administrative Specialist
The Salvation Army is an international movement and an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its mission is to meet human needs without discrimination. National Headquarters (NHQ) supports the work of The Salvation Army across the United States and internationally by providing leadership, resources, and strategic support to territorial and local operations.
The Administrative Specialist provides comprehensive administrative and clerical support to the Strategic Initiatives Department at The Salvation Army National Headquarters (NHQ) in Alexandria, Virginia. This position supports department leadership and staff through effective coordination, communication, and organization, while handling sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.
Internship Opportunities
Monitoring & Evaluation - Disaster Relief & Recovery Intern
This internship involves conducting desk research on monitoring and evaluation (M&E) tools and indicators in disaster relief and recovery contexts, and reviewing and synthesizing internal documentation, case studies of Salvation Army M&E tools and practices, and external literature to identify key lessons, innovations, and implementation strategies from diverse country settings. The position supports data input, management, and analysis related to key project-level M&E indicators and contributes to the development of a practical, user-friendly "how-to" guide and accompanying workshop materials for field practitioners utilizing M&E tools in emergency and recovery environments. Responsibilities also include creating accessible learning resources such as infographics, checklists, templates, and step-by-step guidance to strengthen field-level implementation, and collaborating closely with the international emergency services team to ensure all materials are relevant, accurate, and grounded in real-world experience.
Learn More / Apply NowArchives Intern
Make preservation copies of newspaper clippings and other fragile documents, will make preservation scans of biographical information and general subject materials. Will learn archival principles including processing, conservation, and document management. Main duty is to organize the uncatalogued photos. Also will use microfilm to locate articles and materials from Salvation Army publications.
Learn More / Apply NowFinance Intern
This internship includes training and hands-on experience in Accounts Payable functions, including processing payment requests through various methods such as check, ACH, and PayPal; managing corporate credit card transactions; securing and maintaining new vendor information; and voiding payments as needed.
Learn More / Apply NowEducational Technology for International Development Intern
The Educational Technology for International Development Intern will report to SAWSO’s Technical Advisor for Education and support efforts to strengthen digital tools used in Salvation Army schools and after-school programs. The intern will analyze existing school evaluation and assessment documents from three Salvation Army territories/divisions—Haiti, Uganda, and Indonesia—and help identify the most relevant types of data to be collected within each context through document review and discussions with SAWSO’s Senior Advisor for Education. They will review KoboToolbox data collection capabilities and templates to determine applicable features, recommend design approaches and screen examples for a school management data collection app, and evaluate KoboToolbox dashboard reporting features to suggest ways they can be customized to meet program needs. The intern will also review existing KoboToolbox user guidance and adapt it for Salvation Army school staff, and assist in identifying potential KoboToolbox application developers. In addition, the intern will support work related to the Bloom Library platform by reviewing its software features and recommending ways the application can be customized for Salvation Army after-school programs, as well as reviewing and adapting existing Bloom Library user guidance for Salvation Army staff.
Learn More / Apply NowForeign Aid Cuts Risk Mapping Intern
SAWSO seeks an intern to maintain and update an ongoing risk mapping exercise to support the Salvation Army's work across various sectors in light of recent cuts to Official Development Assistance (ODA) on the part of the US Government and other key donor countries.
Learn More / Apply NowDigital Communications Intern
Uses all forms of communication (print, electronic, photo and video) to aid the national communications team to effectively communicate the mission of The Salvation Army internally and externally, and to achieve the three digital communications objectives of The Salvation Army national headquarters: increase fundraising, build and protect The Salvation Army's brand, and meet human needs.
Learn More / Apply NowAdvisory Organization Development Intern
This internship supports the development and enhancement of Advisory Organization resources by reviewing existing training content on the AO HUB and comparing it to the current needs of advisory organizations as reflected in the Standards of Excellence and Lead Learning Library, then creating curriculum and content to address identified gaps. Responsibilities include identifying potential sources of additional resources, refreshing or overhauling older materials to ensure relevance to present-day circumstances, and strengthening National Advisory Board operations by reviewing board management software and identifying ways the NAB and the AOD Committee can use it more effectively. The position also involves documenting workflows related to National Advisory Board meeting processes and creating systems within project management software to streamline implementation. In preparation for the Better Together 2027 conference, the role assists with planning and preparing materials for AO sessions, supports conference logistics, and provides administrative assistance to the OPMD, AO Manager, and Administrative Specialist as needed.
Learn More / Apply NowStrategic Communications Intern
This internship supports the national communications team in effectively communicating the mission of The Salvation Army both internally and externally, helping to build and protect the organization's brand, support national leadership and the Office of the National Commander, and advance its work to meet human needs. The position assists in developing and implementing the national communications strategy, including initiatives such as Moments in Time, the national Red Kettle Campaign, and public policy or Emergency Disaster Services efforts, along with related content for the national website and social media platforms including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. The role works closely with the NCRD communications team and the agency of record to coordinate content and storytelling opportunities across earned media, owned digital channels, and shared content with Salvation Army teams nationwide. Responsibilities also include creating written content and digital assets for the national website, blog, and social media channels to support National Headquarters' digital communications goals, while collaborating with Salvation Army communications professionals in the field to ensure alignment and coordination with local teams.
Learn More / Apply NowTypography & Graphic Design Intern
This internship designs and refines layouts for presentations, marketing materials, digital assets, and internal and external communications, with a strong emphasis on typographic hierarchy and systems for text-forward projects. Partners with designers and stakeholders to ensure messaging and layout work seamlessly together, maintaining brand consistency across visual and written communication. Creates digital artwork such as icons and logos to support a variety of materials including reports, e-newsletters, social media content, and presentations, and presents design concepts and mockups to stakeholders while incorporating feedback. Reviews all copy for spelling, grammar, clarity, and consistency before finalization, flagging awkward phrasing, inconsistencies, and unclear messaging, and suggests light edits to improve readability and flow while preserving voice. Manages time effectively to meet established deadlines, supports additional graphic design needs within the department as required, and learns, applies, and maintains The Salvation Army's brand standards.
Learn More / Apply NowWeb Communications Intern
This internship designs and refines layouts for presentations, marketing materials, digital assets, and internal and external communications, with a strong emphasis on typographic hierarchy and systems for text-forward projects. Partners with designers and stakeholders to ensure messaging and layout work seamlessly together across web channels.
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