The Catholic Social Teaching (CST) summer internship is a 10-week internship program (travel and housing also covered) that will assist students in building a solid foundation in the principles of Catholic Social Teaching, teach skills in organizing, advocacy and social analysis, and provide hands on experience in working to improve the lives of workers.

Participants in the CST internship will be assigned to a local interfaith committee to work on a wide range of issues, including living wage, immigration, worker organizing, and affordable health benefits.

Application materials for Summer 2008 materials are below. The deadline for applications is Tuesday, April 15, 2008.

Interns are expected to raise $4,000 to participate in the internship program. The first $1,000 is an administrative fee to IWJ that will cover flight expenses to and from Chicago, lodging, food, and transportation during orientation week and de-brief session at the end of the program. The $3,000 will be the intern's stipend (approx. $300/wk). IWJ offers technical assistance as well as helps identify sources of funding for interns (schools, religious denominations, etc.)

Applications may be sent to Julia Leis, Undergraduate Internships Coordinator, at jleis@iwj.org or via fax to Interfaith Worker Justice (ATTN: Julia Leis) at 773-728-8409.

Download Brochure/Application and Flyer

For additional information or to return an application, contact:

Interfaith Worker Justice
attn: Summer Internships
1020 W. Bryn Mawr Ave., 4th Floor
Chicago, IL 60660

DePaul students who have additional questions should contact either:

Avery Buffa, Steans Center, (773) 325-7457, or
Pauline Villapando, University Ministry, (773) 325-4490.