Philos Catholic Project Intern
The Philos Project’s Catholic Department is looking for a professional, organized, and driven individual who will assist the Philos Catholic team with the planning and execution of our upcoming conference at Franciscan University, October 24-26, as well as any other projects associated with the conference.
Qualifications:
- Embraces the Philos mission of promoting positive Christian engagement in the Near East and must have an ecumenical mindset.
- General understanding of Catholic doctrine and institutional landscape, as well as general understanding of Jewish-Catholic relations preferred.
- Writing and research skills with clear attention to detail preferred.
- Must be flexible, adaptable, and punctual.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office.
- Must be a practicing Catholic who is committed to their faith.
We encourage anyone who meets the qualifications above to apply. Undergraduate and graduate students working towards degrees in relevant disciplines such as International Relations/Political Science/Religious Studies/History/Theology, as well as recent graduates, are also highly encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities:
- Assist with writing and proofreading copy for emails, invitations, and any other Philos Catholic-related items.
- Assist in ad hoc tasks related to Philos Catholic’s upcoming conference with Franciscan from October 24-26.
- Manage, organize, and update Philos Catholic’s contacts and database as needed.
- Provide feedback on and assist with developing many of Philos Catholic’s programs.
- Assist in creating and curating content for Philos Catholic’s social media pages.
- Conduct research on various facets of both the Jewish and Catholic communities in the United States as needed.
Hourly Pay and Internship Details:
This is a semi-remote internship that pays $15 per hour. DC based applicants that can come into the Philos Project’s DC Office (15th St & K St) at least once a week will be prioritized.
Remote applicants may also apply. The internship will require 10-15 hours of work per week, and it will begin as soon as a candidate for the role is accepted. The role will last until December 8, 2023. Possibility for extension conditional on performance and need.
Apply:
Please email the following to James O’Reilly at james@philosproject.org by September 18 at 5 PM EST:
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- 2-3 Page Writing Sample