Intern-in-Service

Four Key Aspects

  • Formation

    Our goal is to create self-aware and professional leaders who are ready to live the gospel through monthly group formation meetings, one-on-ones with a staff supervisor, spiritual direction, and designated time each week for spiritual and personal growth.

  • Service

    To give of oneself is the definition of this Internship. Interns give their time and energy to serve the students at Washington University and provide an example for the students of what it means to be a Christian servant leader.

  • Community

    The internship provides an intentional living community not only through housing, but also with an emphasis on prayer, bonding, and program planning.

  • Leadership

    Interns are the role-models to the students they serve. Professional formation throughout the year will cultivate strength and awareness to areas in need of development. Ongoing training and a team environment is crucial to the transition into professional careers.

Campus Ministry Intern

    • Welcome all students, providing a hospitable presence both on the Washington University campus and at the CSC.

    • Help students connect life and faith in tangible ways, and empower student leaders to take an active role in their faith.

    • Assist with liturgies, programming, and assigned responsibilities.

    • Lead or participate in established programming, including 1) Service and Social Justice (faith mission), 2) Evangelization and Education (faith formation), 3) Outreach (building community and relationships), and 4) Administrative and Communications (event planning and publicity).

    • Participate in regular formation meetings with our pastoral team, and supervisor, with a goal of providing discernment in an intern's life journey, as well as to help individuals become active participants in parish life and moral leaders in their careers.

    • Live in community.

    • Bachelor's degree preferred.

    • Strong sense of faith, and a willingness to represent the Catholic Church as a minister.

    • Ability to challenge students to grow socially, spiritually, intellectually, and morally, and to offer constructive feedback.

    • Ability to work with all backgrounds, cultures, and levels of faith/religion. - Excellent verbal communication, interpersonal and writing skills.

    • Scheduling flexibility that allows working almost every Sunday, several evenings every week, and occasional Saturdays and holidays.

    • Intermediate computer and technology proficiency including familiarity with Microsoft Office, Google platform, and social media. (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram).

    • Valid driver’s license.

    • Housing and meal allowance.

    • Monthly stipend of $500 to assist with personal expenses.

    • Participation in the Jerry and Judy Kent Intern-in-Service program. This internship program is a ten-month initiative geared towards individuals who seek to grow personally, professionally and spiritually, and to support the mission of the CSC.

  • Hiring Timeline: Applications, inclusive of noted requirements, are due June 15. Offers will be extended by July 1. Internship will start on August 1, 2022 and end on May 31, 2023. Application Requirements Qualified candidates are asked to submit a resume and cover letter, and direct their questions to Troy Woytek at woytek@washucsc.org.

    Application Requirements: Cover letter must include the following:

    • One professional and one personal reference.

    • Overview of your current faith life and areas of self-exploration, during this internship experience.

    • Strengths you bring to the internship experience.

    • Areas of development you expect to address during your internship experience.

    • Faith-based interests and passions.

“I now know that the CSC was where I was meant to be. I am so thankful for this past year allowing me to grow in my faith and help others grow in theirs.

Living in community was so rewarding, and I will leave the CSC knowing that I will always have a home to return to in St. Louis."

Madeleine Messinger, 2017-18 Intern