Interfaith Worker Justice Summer is a 10-week internship program (travel and housing also covered) that will assist students in building a solid foundation in the principles of their faith tradition, teach skills in organizing, advocacy and social analysis, and provide hands on experience in working to improve the lives of workers.

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

Application materials for Summer 2008 are posted above. 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.

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