Internships - 2011-2012 - Apply now

This retreat and conference center is a ministry of Our Lady of Grace Monastery, a community of Catholic sisters of St. Benedict, on the Southside of Indianapolis in Beech Grove. Interns work on public and media relations, support the staff in development of programs and learn about the religious and spiritual practices of the monastery, which is at the center of the ministry. The Center for Faith and Vocation requires the intern keep a weekly journal; meet regularly with the center director during the course of the internship and write one 500 word essay about the experience at the end of the internship. Wages: $9 per hour. Send your resume and cover letter to Sister Mary Luke Jones AND Butler CFV director Judy Cebula.

The center of religious life on Butler's campus is more than the place student religious groups connect. The Center for Faith and Vocation is also committed to helping students discover what they are truly meant to do with their lives. Interns work with the Center staff in developing and promoting programs for students, including Big Questions, the monthly salon-style conversations at the Blue House; they promote and represent the Center at annual events including the Freshmen Ice Cream Social, Seniors Reception, Blue Monday, Center for Faith and Vocation Celebration Dinner and the Butler Seminar on Religion. Ideal candidates are interested in developing their strong leadership skills and are curious about diverse religious traditions and perspectives. Interns work up to 15 hours per week for 12 to 15 weeks and are required to write one 500-word essay about the experience at the end of the internship. Wages: $9 per hour. Send resume and cover letter to Judy Cebula of the Center for Faith and Vocation.

This internship offers experience in communications for print and web products of the United Methodist Church across Indiana. Interns will write, edit, proofread and other pre-production work for a 24-page newspaper published nine times annually. Other work includes writing and distributing news releases and developing news scripts for radio; editing material for the website - www.inareaumc.org - and learning about the national church's website, www.umc.org. Ideal candidates have strong writing and verbal communication skills; knowledge of Microsoft Word, PageMaker or Quark. Majors or minors in journalism, English and religion are strongly encouraged to apply. The Center for Faith and Vocation requires the intern keep a journal; meet regularly with the center director during the course of the internship and write one 500 word essay about the experience at the end of the internship. Wages: $9 per hour. Send resume and cover letter electronically to the Rev. Daniel Gangler, communications director for the Indiana Area United Methodist Church, dgangler@inareaumc.org AND to Center for Faith and Vocation director Judy Cebula.

Churches across Indianapolis support this clinic that provides free legal aid to individuals and families. Interns work with the office staff providing support and with attorneys who lead information and intake sessions with clients. Many clients are in the growing Latino communities of Indianapolis. Interns with Spanish language skills are highly encouraged to apply. The Center for Faith and Vocation requires the intern keep a weekly journal; meet regularly with the center director during the course of the internship and write one 500 word essay about the experience at the end of the internship. Wages: $9 per hour. Send your resume and cover letter to Mr. Josh Abel at jabel@nlegalclinic.org AND Butler CFV director Judy Cebula.

This national organization of mosques and Islamic centers is headquartered in western suburban Indianapolis and is committed to helping Muslims in the United States integrate their religious practices and cultures into U.S. civic life. Ideal candidates should be interested in the study of Islam, and are majoring or minoring in religion, political science, education, English, history or international studies. Interns work in the office of Islamic Horizons, ISNA's glossy monthly magazine. Interns work up to 15 hours per week during the fall or spring semesters; and up to 20 hours per week during summer. Wages: $9 per hour. The Center for Faith and Vocation requires the intern keep a weekly journal; meet regularly with the center director during the course of the internship and write one 500-word essay about the experience at the end of the internship. Send resume and cover letter to Ms. Habibe Ali, assistant to the general secretary, habibe@isna.net AND Judy Cebula of the Center for Faith and Vocation.

Interfaith Youth Core in Indianapolis and the Center for Faith and Vocation seeks a PAID intern for fall 2010. The internship will involve work in organizing interfaith service projects and collaborations among the Butler student religious organizations, and learning more about interfaith projects in the greater Indianapolis community. Ideal candidates are interested in learning more about distinct and diverse religious and spiritual communities at Butler and in Indianapolis and have skills in bringing different people together. Strong communication skills - written, social media, and oral - are ideal. Pay is $9 per hour for 15 hours per week during the 15-week fall semester. Send resume and cover letter to Butler Center for Faith and Vocation Director Judy Cebula, jcebula@butler.edu.  

Social justice community outreach is a central part of the ministry of this church close to Butler at 38th and Meridian streets. Interns work with clergy and lay leaders at the church to connect Butler students to outreach efforts, including the food pantry and Bread and Bowl soup kitchen, supporting missions in Nicaragua and Kenya, helping with the neighborhood farmers' market and other projects designed to share compassion, love and justice. The Center for Faith and Vocation requires the intern keep a weekly journal; meet regularly with the center director during the course of the internship and write one 500 word essay about the experience at the end of the internship. Wages: $9 per hour. Send your resume and cover letter to the Rev. Kevin Armstrong, karmstrong@northchurchindy.org AND Butler CFV director Judy Cebula.