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FELLOWS POSITIONS

Interns FAQ’S

Applicant FAQs

Are JAARS interns paid?

Yes! JAARS Interns are paid $11 per hour.

What is JAARS looking for in candidates?

A JAARS Interns candidate must be a believer with a deep and growing relationship with God, can agree to the JAARS statement of faith, and embraces the vision and mission of JAARS. Beyond that, we require the completion of four semesters of college and a learner attitude.

What is the benefits package like for JAARS Interns?

Benefits for interns include a life skills workshop (aka Life Hack), coverage of the cost of the Highlands Ability Battery and the corresponding career advising/coaching, outings, personal, spiritual, and professional development, and one paid holiday (Memorial Day).

Beyond the work hours, what is expected of interns?

Interns are expected to participate in one life hack and two outings during their 10-week internship. This is approximately 9 hours outside of work hours.

What requirements are part of work hours/paid time?

All one-hour coaching times and group Bible studies are during work hours. Two hours of career advising with a Highlands Ability Battery coach is paid time, however the assessment itself is approximately three hours of unpaid time. Life hacks and outings are not part of paid time but will enhance your overall experience as an Intern.

How will my role as an Intern contribute to the vision and mission of JAARS?

All interns help departments at JAARS complete crucial projects that will in turn support mission workers overseas. Each project contributes to the vision and mission of JAARS in different ways. This is a great topic to discuss in the second and third interview with the Interns Coordinator and project manager.

Are there any opportunities for interns to become staff members post-internship?

Yes. If there is an interest in staying at JAARS after the internship, we encourage interns to pursue JAARS Fellows after they graduate. Other opportunities to stay connected to JAARS could be through volunteering.

When will I know if I have been accepted?

After you have gone through the three interviews, if the HR team, Interns Team, and project manager feel confident in you as the top choice, you will receive a formal offer letter to join JAARS Interns.

What do I do after I have been accepted to Interns?

Celebrate this exciting, new step. Also, complete all of the onboarding paperwork that is sent to you by the HR Fellow and Interns Coordinator. If you have any questions about that paperwork, reach out via phone or email.

Intern Life and Culture FAQs

What are the accommodations in my apartment?

Interns rent fully-furnished apartments at the JAARS Center. Usually these are shared, and each person has their own room and a shared bathroom. Apartments include a kitchen, cooking appliances, living room, one or two bedrooms, and one or two bathrooms. Monthly rent is $100, including, including utilities, internet, and laundry facilities.

What should I bring with me when I move to JAARS?

Apartments are fully furnished, so only bring what you really need, such as clothes and personal supplies. Decorations can also never hurt! Check out photos and a video walkthrough of one of the two bedroom, two bath apartments at this link.

What are some community-building activities involved in Interns?

Interns participate in approximately one life hack during the internship to add various life skills to their repertoires. We also do approximately two fun outings. These are just the scheduled activities; you will have plenty of time for recreational community building activities with your cohort and the JAARS Fellows on campus.

Am I responsible for my own meals?

With the exception of occasional meals during outings and life hacks, interns are responsible for their own meals. Campus housing is equipped with a kitchen that includes pots, pans, dishes, and utensils.

Where is my mail delivered?

While you are at JAARS, you will use the following addresses:
Letters:
JAARS/Interns
Your Name
PO Box 248
Waxhaw, NC 28173

Packages:
JAARS/Interns
Your Name
7601 Radin Road
Waxhaw, NC 28173

Do I need a car?

The JAARS Center is located about 6 miles from Waxhaw, North Carolina, and 10 miles from Lancaster, South Carolina. While a car is not required for JAARS Interns, most people find it helpful to bring their own car.

What is it like to live in the Waxhaw area?

JAARS is located 30 minutes south of the outer beltway of Charlotte, North Carolina, and 20 minutes from Lancaster, South Carolina. We are 10 minutes from Main Street in “downtown” Waxhaw.

JAARS is located on a beautiful 500+ acre rural campus with recreational areas and a swimming pool, library, dining room, health clinic, RV Park, childcare facilities, and youth ministries. In the community, one can find game night groups, volleyball groups, Bible studies, as well as other special events.

Waxhaw, North Carolina, is a family-friendly, historic, small town, surrounded by a natural backdrop of rolling hills, horse country, and outdoor recreation. It has creative and performing arts, vibrant music, antiques, and good old-fashioned parades.

Lancaster, South Carolina, is also a historic, small town with a state university campus, shopping areas, several festivals and events, as well as a Christmas parade each year.

What recreational activities are there in the Waxhaw area?

Recreational activities in the Waxhaw area include escape rooms, mini golf, beautiful parks, delicious places to eat, and much more! Here are some examples of what is in the area:

Cane Creek Park – biking, walking, kayaking, picnicking
Charlotte
Crowders Mountain State Park
Andrew Jackson State Park
Rock Hill Riverwalk
40 Acre Rock Heritage Park
Anne Springs Close Greenway
Six Mile Creek Greenway
Mini-Golf
Historic Brattonsville

What does the average day look like for a JAARS Intern?

All interns positions are full-time (40 hours per week). Most positions work 8:00 am to 5:00 with an hour for lunch. However, work schedules vary for certain projects that require involvement in evening and weekend programs.

What does spiritual development look like on a practical level?

You will meet weekly with the other interns in your cohort as well as an Interns team member for a group Bible study. Additionally, you will meet weekly with a coach, who will get to know you, and ultimately disciple you into a more mature follower of Christ.

What does professional development look like on a practical level?

You will have a project manager whom you will meet with weekly. They will work with you through the various aspects of your project(s). In addition to your project manager, you will receive professional coaching. This coach (same as above for spiritual coaching) will talk with you about your areas of interest, the parts of the job you like and may not like, and will help you navigate your internship and even your career beyond JAARS. Additionally, you will take the Highlands Ability Battery and will receive career advisement from a Highlands Consultant.

Tell me more about Highlands Ability Battery.

The Highlands Ability Battery (HAB) is a human assessment tool that objectively measures your natural abilities by asking you to perform specific tasks or exercises. As part of the Highlands Whole Person Model, the HAB is the foundation and starting point to identify the career best suited for you.

The HAB is unique in that it measures your abilities based on performance rather than perception. Exercises such as recreating designs from memory, manipulating blocks in space, and putting images in logical sequence are some of the virtual tasks you are asked to perform within a set amount of time. Results based on timed performance are far more reliable than results based on self-perception or personal opinion.

How are JAARS, SIL International, and Wycliffe related?

JAARS partners closely with SIL International, 100+ organizations of the Wycliffe Global Alliance, and with other local and global organizations. The majority of our supported staff are Wycliffe members (their funding and sending organization) assigned to JAARS, or seconded to SIL International and located at JAARS.

Intern's Details and Eligibility

Key Dates

October 1 – February 28: Applications are open and interviews begin with select candidates

March: JAARS Interns are selected and notified

May 25–27: JAARS Interns move in

May 28: 1-day orientation for JAARS Interns

May 28 – August 2: Interns serve at JAARS

August 2: Going away gathering

Eligibility

Qualifications for all interns include:

Completed sophomore year of college. While college freshman and sophomores have skills that are applicable to JAARS, Interns may not be the avenue to apply them. Applicants who will not have completed their first four semesters of college prior to the start of the internship can consider volunteering.
Biblical Christ-follower
Value global ministry
Learner attitude
Collaborator
Agreement with the JAARS vision, mission, core values, and what we believe

Housing

Interns are required to live in housing on the JAARS campus. Housing is not included in compensation. Monthly rent is $100, including a two-bedroom, two-bath apartment shared with a roommate; a two-bedroom, one-bath apartment shared with a roommate; or a one-bedroom, one-bath apartment with no roommate. Assignments depend on the number of interns in the cohort and available housing units. All apartments are fully equipped with furniture (including a small TV, but not a DVD player), linens (bedding and towels), and kitchen supplies.

Wages

Compensation for interns is $11 per hour.

Benefits

Benefits for interns include a life skills workshop (aka Life Hack), coverage of the cost of the Highlands Ability Battery and the corresponding career advising/coaching, outings, personal, spiritual, and professional development, and two paid holidays (Memorial Day and Fourth of July).

Work Schedule

All interns work full-time (40 hours per week). Most interns work 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with an hour for lunch. However, work schedules may vary for certain projects that could require involvement in evening and weekend programs.

Apprenticeship FAQ

APPRENTICE POSITIONS

Apprentices Details & Eligibility

Key dates

Applications close: March 31, 2024
Candidate screening and offer letters: March-May
Start date: September 9, 2024
End date: Approximately two years from start date

Eligibility
Mechanics, pilots, and pilot-mechanics with the appropriate certifications are eligible to apply. Qualifications for all apprentice positions include:

biblical Christ-follower
value of and commitment to global ministry
active member of a biblically solid church
completion of initial certifications
- Pilot: a Commercial pilot license with instrument rating and valid Class II FAA Medical or equivalent (Preferred: High performance and tailwheel aircraft endorsement)
- Mechanic: Airframe and Powerplant certificates, or ICAO equivalent
willing to develop a prayer-focused partnership team
agreement with the JAARS vision, mission, core values, and what we believe
willing to serve overseas in a remote location at a new JAARS hub
learner attitude and a collaborative approach to work
additional qualifications such as those found in the job descriptions

Housing
Apprentices may choose to live in housing on the JAARS campus. On-base rent, which is subsidized, is $150 per month. Accommodations for single apprentices include: a two-bedroom, two-bath apartment shared with a roommate; a two-bedroom, one-bath apartment shared with a roommate; or a one-bedroom, one-bath apartment with no roommate. Assignments depend on the number of apprentices and available housing units. Married apprentices work directly with JAARS Housing to find a unit that works for the needs of their families. All apartments are fully equipped with furniture (including a small TV, but not a DVD player), linens (bedding and towels), and kitchen supplies.

Wages
Compensation for apprentices during their apprenticeship is $16 per hour. Following the successful completion of their apprenticeship, they will have a paid salary set per their qualifications/certification.

Benefits
Apprentices are eligible for health insurance benefits and receive 10 vacation PTO (paid time-off) days, 12 sick PTO days, and 8 holiday PTO days (plus the PTO days during Christmas break from Christmas Eve through New Year’s Eve).

Training Schedule
All apprentices positions are full-time (40 hours per week). Most of the time, apprentices train from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with an hour for lunch. However, work schedules vary for certain projects and training events that require involvement in evening and weekend programs.

Hiring Process for JAARS Apprentices

This guide details the steps we take to ensure a thorough and communicative selection process. From applying to onboarding, this list helps candidates understand where they are in the process and what to expect next.

1. Prayer

Before posting a position, the Apprentices Admin team goes to the Lord in prayer and asks that he would lead the right candidates to apply and that the team would honor him with their selection.

2. Post & Review

The job is posted on various sites, including the JAARS website. Applications are submitted through the JAARS Applicant Tracking System (ATS). Applicants select the position they are most interested in, create an account in the ATS, and complete the application. The team then reviews all applications and résumés submitted.

3. Screen & First Interview

After the team reviews and screens candidates, they invite qualified applicants to an initial phone interview with a Human Resources staff member. The purpose of the interview is to assess competencies and cultural fit, among other considerations.

4. Reference Checks

The Human Resources staff member conducts checks with the references provided on the candidate’s application. Once those references are completed, the Apprentices Admin team, along with Air Operations personnel, decide which candidates to invite to a second interview.

5. Second Interview

The team then provides information on a qualified candidate to the appropriate supervisor for further review and a second-round Zoom interview. This interview includes the interviewee, the Apprentices Manager, and an Air Operations training representative.

6. On-site Consultation/Skills Assessment

Unless already accomplished, candidates visit the JAARS Base to complete a skills/technical consult. These will be scheduled when/if the screening team chooses.

7. Offer Letter

Official offer letters are sent to twelve candidates for each Apprentices cohort. Candidates typically have one–two weeks to respond to offer letters.

8. Offer Acceptance and Onboarding

Once candidates accept their offers, the Human Resources staff coordinates the completion of criminal background checks and all onboarding paperwork. New apprentices then register for the Intercultural Communications Course and respond to correspondence from the Human Resources staff and the Apprentices Coordinator as their start date approaches.

The selection process takes anywhere from 30–120 days. The process varies for individuals depending on the position, candidate pool, application date, and the cohort for which a candidate is applying.

Fellows FAQ’S

Fellows Details & Eligibility

Eligibility
Recent graduates, graduate students, and business professionals are eligible to apply for fellowships. Qualifications for all fellows positions include:

biblical Christ-follower
value global ministry
completion of an accredited post-secondary degree (preferred, though equivalent experience such as: completing YWAM Discipleship Training School, University of the Nations, Master’s Commission, or similar real-life experience may be considered)
learner attitude
collaborative
agree with the JAARS vision, mission, core values, and what we believe

Housing
Fellows are required to live in housing on JAARS Center. Housing is not included in compensation. Monthly rent is $100, including utilities, internet, and laundry facilities. Singles are assigned to a 2-bedroom, 2-bath (or 2-bedroom, 1-bath) apartment with one roommate or a 1-bedroom, 1-bath apartment with no roommate. This depends on the number of Fellows in the cohort and available housing units. Married fellows work directly with JAARS housing to find a unit that works for the needs of their family. All apartments are fully equipped with furniture (including a small TV, but not a DVD player), linens (sheets and towels), and kitchen supplies.

Wages
Fellows are compensated $12 per hour.

Benefits
Fellows are eligible for health insurance benefits and receive 10 PTO (paid time off) days, approximately 10 sick days, and paid holidays (approximately 8). Additional benefits for fellows includes life skills training (a.k.a. Life Hacks) and coverage of the costs of the Perspectives on the World Christian Movement course and outings.

Work Schedule
All fellows positions are full-time (40 hours per week). Most positions work 8:00 am to 5:00 with an hour for lunch. However, work schedules vary for certain positions that require involvement in evening and weekend programs.

Papua New Guinea: Kaluli

Translation began 1985, SIL involvement 1991

Published NT + Genesis and Ruth 2022, Dedication date February 2024

Available in print, audio, and dramatized NT, Gospel of Mark video. MP3 with solar-powered projection units

JAARS provided aviation support.

Philippines: Karao

3,700+ Speakers

Published NT 2023

Available in print

Philippines: Isnag

125,000 Speakers

Translation began 1956

Published NT 1982, Full Bible 2023, Dedication date June 25, 2023

Available in print, and the Jesus film

Between 1959–2010 JAARS provided 17 pilots, 5 mechanics, radio people, support personnel, and computer specialists. For the June 2023 dedication JAARS photographer Rodney Ballard captured the event on film.

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Solomon Islands: Zabana

3,600 Speakers

Translation began 1985

Published NT 2022, Dedication date July 2, 2023

Available in print, and the Jesus film

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Nigeria: Kamwe

607,000 Speakers

Published Full Bible 2022, Dedication date November 4, 2023.

Available in print, audio, digital, and the Jesus film

Watch Video. The Kamwe celebration from Nigeria is followed by the Kabwa celebration from Tanzania.

Tanzania: Kabwa

14,000 Speakers

Translation began 2009

Published NT 2022, Dedication date March 14, 2023

Available in print, audio, and the Jesus film

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Watch Video. The Kabwa celebration from Tanzania follows the Kamwe celebration from Nigeria.

Colombia: C*

2,700 Speakers

Translation began: 1962

Published NT in 1987, this Bible with NT + Genesis and OT summary passages 2022

Available in print, audio, and digital

*Name changed for security reasons.

Tanzania: Ikoma

36,000 Speakers

Translation began 2009

Published NT 2022, Dedication date March 10, 2023

Available in print, audio, and the Jesus film

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DRC: Omiti

155,000 Speakers

Translation work began 1995

Published NT 2021, Dedication date January 15, 2023

Available in print, audio, and the Jesus film

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DRC: Butu-Nita

169,700 Speakers

Translation work began in the 1990s

Published NT 2021, Dedication date February 9, 2023

Available in print, audio, and the Jesus film

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Indonesia: Una

6,000 Speakers

Published Full Bible 2022, Dedication date August 24, 2022

Available in print, and audio

JAARS provided aviation support.

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Burkina Faso: W*

414,000 Speakers (more in Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire due to migration)

Translation work began 2005

Published NT 2023, Dedication date January 2024

*Name changed for security reasons.

Burkina Faso: N*

150,000 Speakers

Translation work began 2007

Published NT 2021, Dedication date April 29, 2023

*Name changed for security reasons.

Southeast Asia: M*

300,000 Speakers

Published NT 2023, Dedication date February 2024

Available in print, and the Jesus film

*Name changed for security reasons.

Peru: Ticuna

75,000 Speakers

Translation began: NT 1953, OT 1995

Published NT in 1987, Full Bible 2023, Dedicated April 30, 2023

Available in print, audio, digital, and the Jesus Film

JAARS pilots flew the translators in and out of the village, 400 miles from Yarinacocha. JAARS also provided radio and computer support.

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Mali/Burkina Faso: Yibe*

18,000 Speakers

Published NT 2022

JAARS Shipping and other services on the Base all assisted the translators in their work.

*Name changed for security reasons

Brazil: Kulina

3,000 Speakers (in Brazil)

Published NT 2021, Dedicated June 1, 2021

Available in print, audio, digital, and Gospel recordings

JAARS pilots Jeremiah Deidrich, Jake Anderson, and Craig Russell provided aviation support, along with SIL Brasil and Missão Novas Tribos do Brasil, from 2008–2021.

Solomon Islands: Cheke Holo

12,000 Speakers

Translation began 1985

New Testament dedicated 1994, Published Full Bible 2022

Available in print, audio, and the Jesus film

JAARS provided software development support.

Indonesia: Seko Padang

5,000 Speakers

Published NT 2021, Dedication date September 15, 2022

Available in print, and the Jesus film

JAARS involvement:

Mark & Kirstin Jenkins provided computer support
Bob & Joyce Sterner provided administrative support & personal encouragement
Penelope Mitchell Popp provided prayer & encouragement

DRC: Komo

614,000 Speakers

Translation project began 1986

Published NT 2021, Dedication date February 3, 2023

Available in print, and audio

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DRC: Buta-Koya

96,000 Speakers

Translation work began in the 1990s

Published NT 2021, Dedication date February 7, 2023

Available in print, audio, and the Jesus film

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Tanzania: Bena

670,000 Speakers

Translation work began 2004

Published NT 2022, Dedication date April 28, 2023

Available in print, and the Jesus film

Tanzania: Safwa

322,000 Speakers

Translation work began 2009

Published NT 2023, Dedication date July 29, 2023

Available in print, and the Jesus film

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Mayotte: Comorian Maore

203,600 Speakers

First New Testament published 1994

Published Revision NT 2021

Available in print, and the Jesus film

Benin: Saxwe Gbe

323,000 Speakers

Published NT 2022

Available in print, and the Jesus film

Central African Republic: Laka

57,150 Speakers

Published NT 2022

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Cote d'Ivoire: Bété de Guibéroua

250,000 Speakers

Published NT 2022

Available in print, and the Jesus film

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Kenya: Ilchamus

30,000 Speakers

Translation project began 2006

Published NT 2022, Dedication date October 8, 2022

Available in print, audio, digital, and the Jesus film

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Kenya: Pokomo

95,000 Speakers

Published Full Bible 2022

Available in print, audio, and the Jesus film

Nigeria: Karai-Karai

385,000 Speakers

Published NT 2022, Dedication date November 4, 2023.

Available in print, and the Jesus film

Sudan: Tira

31,000 Speakers

Published Full Bible 2022

Available in print, and the Jesus film

Tanzania: Nyiha

626,000 Speakers

Translation began 2007

Published NT 2022, Dedication date May 13, 2023

Available in print, audio, and the Jesus film

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Indonesia: Tengger

100,000 Speakers

Published NT 2022

Available in print, audio, and the Jesus film

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Language Name

Speakers

Dedication

Publication

Story

JAARS Fellows’ Hiring Process

This guide helps detail the steps we take to ensure a thorough and communicative hiring process. From job creation to onboarding, this list helps you understand where you are in the process and what to expect next.

1. Prayer

Before posting a position, we – the Fellows Admin Team – go to the Lord in prayer and ask that He would lead the right candidates to apply and that we would honor Him with our selection.

2. Post & Review

The job gets posted on various sites including the JAARS website and Handshake, among others. We then work to review all applications and resumes submitted. Applications are submitted through our applicant tracking system (ATS). Applicants select the position they are most interested in, create an account in our ATS, and complete the application. If more than one position is of interest, there is a place on the application to mark a second and third position preference.

3. Screen & First Interview

We review and screen candidates, inviting qualified applicants to an initial phone interview with the current HR Fellow. In this interview, we assess competencies and cultural fit, among other things.

4. Check References

If a candidate has a successful first interview, the HR Fellow conducts reference checks with the references provided on the candidate’s application.

5. Second Interview

We then pass along qualified candidates to the hiring manager for further review and a second-round Zoom interview. This interview includes the interviewee, Fellows Coordinator, and hiring manager.

6. Offer Letter Sent

Once those references and interviews are completed, the Fellows Admin Team, along with hiring managers, decide which candidates to invite to join JAARS Fellows. Official offer letters are sent to six candidates for each cohort. Candidates typically have 1-2 weeks to respond to offer letters.

7. Offer Acceptance & Onboarding

Once a candidate accepts their offer, the current HR Fellow coordinates the completion of the criminal background check and all onboarding paperwork. New fellows then register for ICC and stay attentive from correspondence from the HR Fellow and Fellows Coordinator as their start date approaches.

Our hiring process takes anywhere from 30-120 days. The process varies for individuals depending on the position, candidate pool, applicant date, and the cohort for which a candidate is applying.

JAARS Interns’ Hiring Process

This guide details the steps we take to ensure a thorough and communicative hiring process. From job creation to onboarding, this list helps candidates understand where they are in the process and what to expect next.

Prayer

Before application season, our team goes to the Lord in prayer and asks that he would lead the right candidates to apply and that the team would honor him with their selection.

Post and Review

The Internship is posted on various sites, including the JAARS website and Handshake. Applications are submitted through the JAARS Applicant Tracking System (ATS). Applicants create an account in the ATS and complete the application, selecting the project tracks in which they are most interested. If more than one project track is of interest, an applicant can mark up to three tracks. The team then reviews all applications and resumes submitted.

Screen and First Interview

After the team reviews and screens candidates, they invite qualified applicants to an initial video interview with the current Human Resources Fellow and the Interns Coordinator. The purpose of the interview is to assess competencies and cultural fit, among other considerations, and explore specific project options within the applicant’s chosen project tracks.

Reference Checks

If a candidate has a successful first interview, the Human Resources Fellow conducts checks with the references provided on the candidate’s application.

Explore & Assign Projects

With gathered information from the first interview and the reference checks, the team then determines the best open projects within the applicants chosen project tracks.

Second Interview

Once likely projects are selected, applicants are invited to a video interview with the Interns Coordinator, Human Resources Fellow, and the project manager to explore team dynamics and project details.

Offer Letter

Official offer letters are sent to four-six candidates for each Interns Cohort. Candidates typically have one–two weeks to respond to offer letters.

Offer Acceptance and Onboarding

Once candidates accept their offers, the current Human Resources Fellow coordinates the completion of criminal background checks and all onboarding paperwork. New interns respond to correspondence from the Human Resources Fellow and the Interns Coordinator as their start date approaches.

The hiring process takes anywhere from 30–120 days. The process varies for individuals depending on candidate pool and application completion date.

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