Internships
Church and Society’s internships are designed for people interested in educating, advocating and connecting in the intersection of faith and social justice.
Internships
The program provides hands-on work experience, as well as professional and spiritual formation as interns discern vocations in public life. Our full and part-time programs follow the schedule of an academic year.
*Internship Programs Offered *
ETHNIC YOUNG ADULT INTERNS
The Ethnic Young Adult (EYA) program is for young justice seekers willing to unpack their faith and identity and develop a deeper understanding of justice.
Interns gain professional experience by serving with a Church and Society staff four days a week. Interns will be matched with a staff that aligns with interns’ interests and experience.
EYAs engage in weekly seminars & devotions. These sessions are designed to explore various topics related to Church and Society’s mission, vision, and ongoing efforts.
Interns are also introduced to concepts of justice, and spiritual practices, and learn from advocates and faith leaders.
It is an eight-week program during the summer session (June and July).
Interns in this cohort are provided dorm-style housing and live in an intentional community with members of our worldwide UMC connection.
Interns will receive a stipend of $1,700 upon completion of program requirements.
This is a unique opportunity to participate in advocacy and public witness as participants put their faith into action.
Application Deadline:
- Applicants residing in Central Conferences: March 1, 2025
- Applicants residing in the US: March 1, 2025 Applicants will be notified by mid-April
Program Qualifications:
- Be a member of the United Methodist Church
- Be between 18 and 22 years old (Central Conference interns are accepted up to 24 years old)
- Be at the academic level of rising sophomore, junior, or senior in college/ university studies or employed full-time
- Show active leadership and participation in the local church/community and involvement in social justice activities
- Self-identify as a person of color
THEOLOGY INTERNS
Church and Society serves as a contextual education site for ministry formation.
Interns will learn how the agency carries out the Social Principles and Book of Resolutions through education, advocacy, and connecting worldwide church.
Program requirements and details are dependent on the academic requirements of the school, please reach out to the contextual education office of your school.
Questions?
Please email: internships@umcjustice.org
