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Education and Church Engagement Intern

Churches for Middle East Peace
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Job Description:  Education and Church Engagement Intern

This position reports to the Programs and Outreach Manager. Education and Church Engagement interns at Churches for Middle East Peace (CMEP) will have the opportunity to:

  • Gain new skills and insights related to faith-based organizing 
  • Help to development and implementation of CMEP programming including online and in-person events 
  • Learn about effective strategies for building relationships with individuals and congregations, including organizers, clergy, lay leaders, and more.
  • This position is primarily remote, but may have in-person opportunities particularly if the candidate is based in Washington, DC
     

Responsibilities:

Outreach and Church Partners: 

  • Assist the OM in building and sending monthly church partner updates 
  • Under the direction of the OM work to maintain hurch partner contact information and mailing lists to ensure accuracy and functionality 
  • Research and communicate with potential church partners to help build CMEP’s network of congregational partners, while keeping the OM informed of leads 
  • Assist in the development dissemination of spiritual resources, particularly related to the liturgical calendar (Advent for the Fall term and Lent for Spring)

Programs and Events:

  • Assist the OM and programs team in managing CMEP’s events calendar, including occasional coordination with speakers 
  • Helping to ensure events are included in weekly communications to church partners and regional coordinators
  • Assist the OM and programming team in brainstorming ideas for engaging, educational, and timely events 
  • Maintain well-organized recordkeeping related to past events and participating to help with reporting 
  • When/if applicable, may accompany CMEP staff to in-person regional events near the intern’s working location 

 

Desired Skills:

  • Exceptional organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks at once 
  • Experience working with faith-based organizations and church communities, including general familiarity with CMEP’s 35+ member denominations and communions 
  • Familiarity with or comfort learning back-end management skills, including Basecamp, Salsa Engage, Salsa CRM, Canva, Zoom, Wordpress etc.
  • Background in Religious Studies, Middle East Studies, Peace & Conflict Studies, Ministry, or a related field

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Churches for Middle East Peace (CMEP) is a coalition of 35+ Church communions and organizations working to encourage U.S. policies that actively promote just, lasting and comprehensive resolutions to conflicts in the Middle East. CMEP helps church organizations, leaders, and individuals nationwide advocate in a knowledgeable, timely, holistic, and effective way to express their concerns about justice and peace for all peoples in the Middle East. Learn More.