Internships

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.

This vibrant urban Indianapolis congregation at 609 E. 29th St., is committed to sharing the Christian faith to and with people of all backgrounds. Interns will work with projects such as the Zawadi Exchange initiative that connects parishioners to the stories of the men, women, children and families in the Mapleton-Fall Creek neighborhood of which the church is a part. Through a process called asset mapping, neighbors identify their individual gifts and talents. Then, by forming topical conversation groups, they are connected to each other based on their gifts and talents creating associations of people with mutually beneficial relationships. Ideal candidates for this internship are students with an interest in diverse communities, sociology, urban studies and a commitment to hospitality and social 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. Mike Mather, mmather@broadwayumc.org, senior pastor 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 Conservative Jewish congregation located at 3085 W. 116th St., in Carmel, Indiana, is an intimate community of diverse Jewish families, couples and singles. Interns will work with the Sunday school program, assist the congregation's office administrator and join in the full life of the community. Jewish students are urged to apply. Interns work up to 15 hours per week for 12 to 15 weeks. 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 resume and cover letter to Rabbi Arnold Bienstock, rabbi@shaareytefilla.org AND 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 Ms. Abby Kuzma at akuzma@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.

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.

This clinic, at 34th Street and Central Avenue, provides medical and dental care for people with no health insurance or with limited health coverage. Interns work with the pre-natal patients and the new mothers program and assist in the multi-faceted health center that was founded with support from Tabernacle Presbyterian Church and other faith communities. Pre-med and other pre-health students are 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 Ms. Mary Black at black@raphaelhc.org AND Butler CFV director Judy Cebula.