Internship Opportunity!
Apr 21, 2025
- Bethany Ringdal
Learn and Grow in our Community of Shelter, Hope and Healing!
Jonathan House is a community of shelter, hope and healing where asylum seekers and Americans can thrive together. We provide safe, stable shelter and supportive community to people seeking safety through asylum in Minneapolis and St. Paul.
Our internship program equips students with hands-on experience in cross-cultural ministry, nonprofit leadership, and spiritual formation while making a real impact in the lives of our asylum-seeking residents.
Internship Structure
Our interns commit 10+ hours per week for a full academic year (Fall - Spring) with an option to extend through the summer and receive a $150/month stipend. Each intern's experience includes:
Cross-cultural Ministry. Build connections with residents by providing building friendships and offering practical support.
Non-profit Leadership. Develop skills in nonprofit leadership, owning a project in program development, fundraising, or communications.
Reflection & Formation. Participate in monthly action-reflection conversations and biweekly team prayer gatherings.
Who Should Apply?
This internship is ideal for Christian students interested in social work, nonprofit management, public administration, communications, or ministry who want to gain real-world experience and grow in faith while serving alongside asylum seekers.
Characteristics of an ideal candidate include:
Active Christian faith
Previous cross-cultural experience
Flexibility, curiosity, open-heartedness, learner's attitude
Evidence of a good work ethic and ability to take initiative
A sense of personal calling or passion for serving forcibly displaced people
Formal or informal experience and/or education in fields such as social work, ministry, or caregiving
Availability
Candidates must be available:
Mandatory training, August 26-28, 2025, from 9-12 am
Monday mornings from 9-12 am for team meetings in St. Paul
At least 2 other weekday blocks of 4 hours or more between 9-2:30
Apply Today!
CLICK HERE to find application instructions on the Jonathan House website.
Key Dates
Applications due: May 30
Internship offers made by: June 15
Mandatory Intern Training: August 26-28 from 9-12 am
