Position Summary
The Kent Intern-in-Service program is a ten-month campus ministry initiative geared towards recent college graduates who seek to grow personally, professionally, and spiritually, and to support the mission of the CSC. Key aspects of the program:
Formation: Our goal is to develop self-aware, professional leaders 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 students at Washington University and provide students with an example of what it means to be a Christian servant leader.
Community: The internship provides an intentional living community through housing and emphasizes prayer, bonding, and community planning.
Leadership: Interns are role models to the students they serve. Professional formation throughout the year cultivates strength and awareness in areas that need development. Ongoing training and a team environment are crucial to transitioning into professional careers.
Duties and Responsibilities
Welcome all students with a hospitable presence on the WashU campus and at the CSC.
Help students connect their lives and their faith in tangible ways, and empower student leaders to participate in their faith actively.
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. The goal is to provide discernment in an intern's life journey and help individuals become active participants in parish life and moral leaders in their careers.
Live in community.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree preferred.
Practicing Catholic 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.
Technology proficiency, including familiarity with Microsoft Office, Google, and social media.
Valid driver's license.
Compensation
Housing and Food are provided at the Herring Intern House.
Modest monthly stipend to assist with personal expenses.
Funding for retreat and/or other formational experiences.
Hiring Timeline
Applications, including noted requirements, are accepted until June 1, 2026. The internship will start on August 1, 2026, and end on May 31, 2027.
Application Requirements
Qualified candidates are asked to submit a resume and cover letter to Troy Woytek, Director of Ministry, at [email protected].
The cover letter must include the following:
1. One professional and one personal reference.
2. Overview of your current faith life and areas of self-exploration during this internship experience.
3. Strengths you bring to the internship experience.
4. Areas of development you expect to address during your internship experience.
5. Faith-based Interests and passions.
6. Preferred internship focus and why this is of interest to you.
a. Service and Social Justice - Faith Mission: Coordination of local service opportunities and assistance with the planning of our service trips. Education of students specific to Catholic Social Teaching and key social justice issues that are relevant to the campus, St. Louis, and the world.
b. Evangelization and Education - Faith Formation: Coordination of programs that increase our student's faith IQ and help form them into disciples of Christ through programs such as Bible Study, OCIA, and small faith-sharing groups. Articulation of personal faith and the faith of the Catholic Church in ways that are relevant to students' lives.
c. Outreach - Community and Relationships: Building community for our students at the CSC and on campus through programs and faith-filled relationships. Initiating encounters with new and returning students in a variety of contexts. Inviting students into a relationship with community and God.
d. Administrative and Communications - Event Planning and Publicity: Providing support for CSC programs, including publicity, recruiting and coordinating volunteers, logistical support, and event execution.
