WATER Internship Program

Become a part of an inspiring community of feminists in religion.

WATER welcomes students from seminaries, universities, and colleges. Interns both national and international are welcome.

The WATER Internship Program offers an opportunity to learn how a small non-profit operates and see what it takes to nurture and maintain a wide network of feminists and activists across the country and worldwide. Interns engage in a full range of activities, from fundraising to planning programs, initiating independent projects to reviewing books and films. Those who wish to do their own research have a chance to utilize WATER’s extensive library of more than 6,000 books on feminist theology and its related fields, as well as consult with our experienced colleagues through monthly programs and periodic in-house seminars. Oh, and they also have fun!

Kennedy Thedford, Melissa Feito, Claire Coker, Kali Lo-Ng, and Emily Neufeld in the WATER office in 2019.

Here are just some of the opportunities WATER interns have:

Program and event planning
Assistance with writing and editing projects such as WATERtalks, WATERrituals, WATERmeditations, WATERteas, WATERcast, WATERwheel newsletters, journal and web articles, books, and presentations
Non-profit fundraising
WATER community outreach via phone, email, and listserv to our broad network of colleagues
Hosting of Visiting Scholars, ministers and guests (as Covid conditions permit)
Maintenance of social media platforms including the website, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and more
Reading and reviewing the latest feminist books and films
Attending social justice events and rallies in the DMV area
Joining or initiating conversations with prominent feminist scholars, activists, religious leaders, and more

Interns must commit to a minimum of six weeks, but have the opportunity to stay for a year or more. Internships are unpaid. Some interns are placed through established programs of their universities, seminaries, or religious organizations, such as the Lutheran Volunteer Corps. All participants are encouraged to apply for academic credit from their home institutions for their work at WATER.

Summer internships typically begin in late Spring and finish at the end of July. There is flexibility given the applicant’s schedule. The 2022 Summer Internship will run from May 23rd to July 22nd, 2022.

Applications are accepted throughout the year, and interns are invited to come at any time, with usual start dates of September ad May. WATER is flexible in this regard. Give us a call if you have any questions about the program: (301) 589-2509, or email us at waterstaff@hers.com.

Download the 2022 Intern Application below. Send your completed application to waterstaff@hers.com.

Word Doc: WATER-Intern-App-2022

PDF: WATER-Intern-App-2022

Application Deadlines:

March 15 for Summer Internships
June 15 for Fall Internships
November 15 for Spring Internships (beginning January 2022), if applicable.

For more information about the program, contact the office at (301) 589-2509 or send an email to waterstaff@hers.com.

WATER Internship Program

Become a part of an inspiring community of feminists in religion.

WATER welcomes students from seminaries, universities, and colleges. Interns both national and international are welcome.

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