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NATIONAL COUNCIL OF THE CHURCHES OF CHRIST IN THE USA Communications Justice and Advocacy Intern The National Council of Churches is the leading ecumenical organization among Christians in the United States. It encompasses 35 member communions including the major Protestant, Anglican and Orthodox communions, African-American denominations and historic peace churches. The Council serves as both a convener and voice for a faith constituency of almost 50 million people and 100,000 congregations in all 50 states. It is organized around five program commissions and does extensive work in research, Bible translation, Christian education, theological and interfaith dialogue, witness through the media, and advocacy around issues of social justice and public policy. Since the 1980s, the Council and its member communions have worked to address social justice and poverty issues from a faith perspective. Position Description: The Communications Intern, based in Washington, DC, will work with NCC program staff to voice the religious communities’ positions on justice and advocacy issues within the faith community and develop appropriate outreach and education tools for the faith community on justice and advocacy issues. Additional Responsibilities:
Please send a cover letter, résumé and short writing sample to: NCC Communication Intern Search, Attn: Kevin Williams, National Council of Churches, 110 Maryland Ave NE, Suite 108, Washington, DC 20002; kwilliams@ncccusa.org No calls please. Electronic applications preferred.
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THE CHURCHES OF CHRIST IN THE USA Communication and Website Intern, New York City The National Council of Churches is the leading ecumenical organization among Christians in the United States. It encompasses 35 member communions including the major Protestant, Anglican and Orthodox communions, African-American denominations and historic peace churches. The Council serves as both a convener and voice for a faith constituency of almost 50 million people and 100,000 congregations in all 50 states. It is organized around five program commissions and does extensive work in research, Bible translation, Christian education, theological and interfaith dialogue, witness through the media, and advocacy around issues of social justice and public policy. Since the 1980s, the Council and its member communions have worked to address social justice and poverty issues from a faith perspective. Position Description: The Communications Intern, based in New York City, will assist the communication staff in meeting communication needs of NCC program staff, researching news and feature material for the public and denominational media, with a focus on updating the NCC website and helping develop appropriate web-based materials as requested, promoting NCC programs within the faith community, and assisting with the work of the NCC Communication Commission . Additional Responsibilities:
Please send a cover letter, résumé and short writing sample to: NCC Communication Intern Search, Attn: Dee Glover, National Council of Churches, 475 Riverside Drive, suite 800; dglover@ncccusa.org No calls please. Electronic applications preferred.
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Council of the Churches of Christ in the USA Communications Intern – Women’s Ministries General Description Program for Women’s Ministries of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the USA (NCC) includes: the work of the NCC Justice for Women Working Group, Young Women’s Leadership Opportunities and Women’s Leadership Development. The Justice for Women Working Group currently has four primary focus areas: Human Trafficking, Domestic Violence, Language – Inclusive and Expansive, and Poverty. Young Women’s Leadership Experience involves connecting women ages 18 to 30 years old with ongoing opportunities in the ecumenical movement. Women’s Leadership Development includes networking women within the ecumenical movement and society to further their leadership skill and opportunities. The NCC Program for Women’s Ministries also includes maintenance of historical records of women’s involvement in the ecumenical movement within the USA as well as addressing current issues of injustice related to gender within the ecumenical movement and society at large. In recent years as many NCC member communions have decrease staff and budgets the intentional work on gender justice has suffered. The ability to accurately record history, track trends, provide resources and network women has become increasingly important to do in ecumenical partnership for the wise use of funds and human resources. This internship will assist with several critical projects to enhance communication elements of the ongoing work of the NCC Program for Women’s Ministries. Specific Tasks Following the instructions and guidance provided by NCC staff, this intern will work on the following projects:
Position Requirements As an internship position requires applicant for this position to be graduate student in theology, social work, public policy, gender, or communication field and hold a BA or BS degree. The position can be used in fulfillment of practical experience credit with prior consent of the Program Director for Women’s Ministries of the NCC. Ordinarily this position will require presence in the NCC office approximately 6 to 10 hours per week from February to mid-June with the possibility of increasing hours to full time from mid-June through beginning of August. A successful candidate for the internship will:
Organizational Fit This position is supervised by the Director of the NCC Program for Women’s Ministries and consults with Media Relations Specialist. This is a seven month position, with the possibility of increasing to full time during summer months. The intern will have the opportunity to attend meetings related to assigned projects as the budget permits. The NCC is the leading ecumenical organization among Christians in the United States. It encompasses 35 member communions including the major Protestant, Anglican and Orthodox communions, African-American denominations and historic peace churches. The Council serves as both a convener and voice for a faith constituency of almost 50 million people and 100,000 congregations in all 50 states. It is organized around five program commissions and does extensive work in research, Bible translation, Christian education, theological and interfaith dialogue, witness through the media, and advocacy around issues of social justice and public policy. Since the 1980’s, the Council and its member communions have worked to address social justice and poverty issues from a faith perspective. Please send a cover letter, resume and short writing sample to: NCC Communications / Women’s Ministries Intern, Attn: Rev. Ann Tiemeyer, National Council of Churches, 475 Riverside Drive, Suite 800, New York, NY, 10115; atiemeyer@ncccusa.org. No calls please. Electronic applications preferred.
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NATIONAL COUNCIL OF THE CHURCHES OF CHRIST IN THE USA Poverty Outreach and Advocacy Intern The National Council of Churches is the leading ecumenical organization among Christians in the United States. It encompasses 35 member communions including the major Protestant, Anglican and Orthodox communions, African-American denominations and historic peace churches. The Council serves as both a convener and voice for a faith constituency of almost 50 million people and 100,000 congregations in all 50 states. It is organized around five program commissions and does extensive work in research, Bible translation, Christian education, theological and interfaith dialogue, witness through the media, and advocacy around issues of social justice and public policy. Since the 1980s, the Council and its member communions have worked to address social justice and poverty issues from a faith perspective. Position Description: The Poverty Outreach and Advocacy Intern, based in Washington, DC, will work with NCC program staff to voice the religious communities’ positions on poverty issues, help promote poverty issues within the faith community, network with faith-based organizations and staff working on poverty issues, and develop appropriate outreach and education tools for the faith community on poverty. Additional Responsibilities:
Please send a cover letter, résumé and short writing sample to: NCC Poverty Intern Search, Attn: Kevin Williams, National Council of Churches, 110 Maryland Ave NE, Suite 108, Washington, DC 20002; kwilliams@ncccusa.org No calls please. Electronic applications preferred.
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COUNCIL OF CHURCHES USA Health Network Internship- Network &Web Development GENERAL DESCRIPTION This intern position is created to assist in the continued development of the ecumenical Health Task Force which serves as the primary point of focus for the NCC’s health care advocacy. The Health Task Force, with more than one third of the member communions as well as specialized ecumenical health related groups has been in place for over three years. The Task Force relates to a NCC Health Network comprised primarily of congregations of member communions that are concerned with some aspect of health education, direct service or policy advocacy. To address the interests and concerns of the Network the Health Task Force has developed three foci including; Network development and capacity building, Health Care Policy Reform, and Emergency Preparedness. This internship works in close collaboration with staff colleagues, consultants and constituent members of the Health Task Force in serving to develop the Health Network and Website. Member communions and state and local councils of churches are primary contacts for developing the Network. The website serves as a primary education and communications tool for the Network. (The website is maintained off site and is not the responsibility of this position. Co-ordination with the web master re: content is however an important priority for this position.) SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES Following instructions and guidance provided by staff and consultants, this intern:
POSITION REQUIREMENTS As an internship it is assumed that applicants for this position will be graduate students in theology, social work, health fields, or public policy and will hold a BA or BS degree. This position can be used in fulfillment of practical experience credit with prior consent of the Senior Program Director for Education and Leadership Ministries. Ordinarily this position will require presence in the NCC office approximately 10 hours per week. A successful candidate for this internship will: · have an interest in health care, health policy and the role of church and community organizations in health education and direct service delivery systems. · Will have good interpersonal relations skills and telephone manner · Will have good organizational skills and communications skills · Be able to work both independently and collaboratively · Will have an interest and aptitude in assessing and adapting educational materials for electronic use ORGANIZATIONAL FIT This position reports to the Senior Program Director for Education and Leadership Ministries through the NCC Health Task Force Consultant(s). This is a nine month position but may be available for full time in the summer. The Intern will attend all meetings of the Task Force and will have opportunities to meet with staff and consultants in preparation and planning of all aspects of the Health Task Force work. To Apply Contact, please send, fax, or email résumé to:
The Rev. Garland F. Pierce
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COUNCIL OF CHURCHES, USA Health Intern- Policy Reform Research GENERAL DESCRIPTION The Health Task Force of the NCC includes among its three foci responsibility to give leadership to the NCC’s efforts related to health care policy reform. While both the NCC and many of its member communions have long standing policy positions related to health care these policies are neither current nor in total accord with one another. This internship is being initiated in order to provide support to the Health Task Force, its staff and consultants in formulating an ecumenical response to contemporary efforts in the area of national health care policy. While recent years have seen the deterioration of the effectiveness America’s health care policy with growing numbers of persons lacking health care insurance and similar growth in the disparity of health care quality and affordability. With the economic downturn and expected increases in unemployment the near future projections are for a worsening of the effectiveness of health care policy in the United States. Several states are presently experimenting with various forms of universal health care and important commitments have been made by national leaders to take up the wholesale reform of health policy. The NCC and its member communions, long advocates for universal health care will increasingly be called upon to provide education and leadership in the advocacy of this policy reform. This internship will play a crucial role in enabling the development of a viable and effective approach to this important social justice matter. SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES This position provides support for a 5-8 hour per week position which will enable to incumbent to:
POSITION REQUIREMENTS The successful candidate for this internship will be a graduate student engaged in an area of study such as ethics, public health administration, government or a related field. Strong evidence of a sophisticated knowledge of health policy and strong writing skills are imperative. The intern should be familiar with the advocacy history of the churches and their exercise of moral authority on behalf of the common good. This intern should have the ability to work independently and complete assignments in a timely manner. The location and time commitment of this position are negotiable. ORGANIZATIONAL FIT This position reports to the Senior Program Director for Education and Leadership Ministries and provides reports to the Health Task Force, its staff and consultants. In collaboration with these colleagues the intern helps prepare portions of the research for dissemination via the Task Force and/or NCC websites, press releases, testimony, etc. The intern participates in discussion with NCC staff and consultants in the development of policy advocacy strategies and their implementation. To Apply Contact, please send, fax, or email résumé to:
The Rev. Garland F. Pierce
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CHURCHES OF CHRIST IN THE USA Eco-Justice Advocacy and Outreach Intern The National Council of Churches is the leading ecumenical organization among Christians in the United States. It encompasses 35 member communions including the major Protestant, Anglican and Orthodox communions, African-American denominations and historic peace churches. The Council serves as both a convener and voice for a faith constituency of almost 50 million people and 100,000 congregations in all 50 states. It is organized around five program commissions and does extensive work in research, Bible translation, Christian education, theological and interfaith dialogue, witness through the media, and advocacy around issues of social justice and public policy. Since the 1980s, the Council and its member communions have worked to address environmental issues from a faith perspective. The Council’s environmental program has built a communion and congregational base over a span of more than 25 years and has helped the faith-based environmental movement grow in voice, vision, and capacity. The program identifies issues and spreads worship and mission materials that carry the message of protecting God’s creation. Position Description: The Advocacy and Outreach Intern, based in Washington, DC, will work with the Director and Assistant Directors of the NCC Eco-Justice Program, to voice the religious communities’ positions on protecting God’s world through environmental health, climate and energy issues, and other top issues to elected officials; and help promote environmental issues within the faith community. Additional Responsibilities:
Reports to: The Assistant Director of Eco-Justice Programs. Please send a cover letter, résumé and writing sample to: Advocacy and Outreach Intern Search, Attn: Jordan Blevins, National Council of Churches, 110 Maryland Ave NE, Suite 108, Washington, DC 20002; jblevins@ncccusa.org. No calls please. Electronic applications preferred
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