Paid Internships through The Compass Center
The Compass Center offers internships in faith-based, social justice and nonprofit organizations both within The Compass Center and in the greater Indianapolis area. These are opportunities to explore and discover work that is meaningful to you both personally and professionally.
Ideal internship candidates are juniors and seniors. As part of the internship, The Compass Center will provide opportunities for exploring meaning and purpose through cohort conversations, using the internship as an opportunity to reflect on the intern’s future direction and decisions.
Internships qualify for Indianapolis Community Requirement (ICR). Contact Center for Citizenship and Community for more information.
Note: Only fully enrolled Butler University students are eligible to apply for internships through The Compass Center.
Paid Internships begin on January 12-April 27 (interns do not work during Spring Break).
Apply by Sunday, November 2, 2025. Follow the instructions below.
Available Internships
Responsibilities:
- Developing and producing digital content such as video production, graphic design for social media platforms Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Photocircle.
- Production for Compass Conversations at Butler University Podcast.
- Managing social media accounts for The Compass Center within the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Division including contributing to the Division campaigns.
- Writing blog posts as requested.
- Provide regularly scheduled communications using The Digest, Butler Newsletter platform in conjunction with Butler Marketing and Communications department (weekly newsletters).
- Design posters and other print communications materials
- Table at the Butler University Series on Religion and Society and A New View Film Series twice a semester (dependent upon class schedule).
- Network within student organizations to promote TCC events.
- Actively participate in weekly staff meetings with TCC Team offering creative input for inter-campus communications.
- The opportunity to build an intern specific project that further enhances the work of the Center.
- Provide coverage of the house during office hours offering hospitality and information as needed.
- Build/strengthen a portfolio and/or resume to reflect collaboration, leadership, initiative, and creativity strong skills in communication.
Qualifications:
- Majoring or minoring in Strategic Communications.
- Knowledge of managing social media platform and marketing strategy.
- Skilled in use of Canva, Adobe Suite, Microsoft Teams.
- Good oral and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated interest and experience in campus programming especially related to diverse groups.
- Active interest in discernment of purpose and faith/spiritual life.
- Enthusiasm for connecting within the Butler Community through a proactive approach to service.
Please submit your cover letter and resume to Marguerite Stanciu, assistant director, The Compass Center. Deadline to apply: Sunday, April 13, 2025, by 8:00 PM.