The Church Health Center offers a variety of internship experiences that can help you grow both professionally and personally. In this active, faith-based health ministry, students explore their passions and foster their gifts through many different opportunities, both in their professional work and in social and education opportunities offered by different departments within the Church Health Center.
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Internship FAQs
Necessary Qualifications:
All Church Health Center interns must:
- Be a high school graduate or equivalent.
- Make a commitment of at least one semester (fall, spring, or summer), serving at least 8 hours per week for a minimum of 12 weeks.
While interns are expected to be knowledgeable in their areas, on-the-job training is provided. Interns also have access to a variety of professional development opportunities
How to Apply:
Please submit a completed application to be considered for available internship positions. Application forms should be sent to:
Coordinator of Service Learning
1115 Union Avenue Memphis, TN 38104
Phone: (901) 272-7170, Ext. 1655
Fax: (901) 543-0617
E-mail: internships@churchhealthcenter.org Please note that the preferred method of communication is email.
Application Information:
Internship positions are filled on a rolling basis, so it is best to apply for your preferred internship as early as possible. General deadlines are:
For a spring placement- Application due October 30
For a summer placement - Application due March 30
For a fall placement - Application due June 30
Note to applicants for Child Life Education and Movement – The Church Health Center is committed to providing a safe environment for all its members, especially children. For that reason, we encourage spring, summer, and fall semester applicants with an interest in Child Life Education and Movement to APPLY EARLY. Applicants should apply approximately 3 months in advance of the anticipated start of the internship. Applicants submitting their application early increase their chances of receiving an interview and open positions. However, applicants are welcome to submit applications after this time frame as well.
Other positions may accept applicants until a later date, and internship positions may be added at any time according to our needs. It is best to apply as early as possible, but if you have any hesitation, it is always best to submit an application.
Also, certain positions have prerequisite experience or require additional paperwork or a writing sample. Please read the position descriptions carefully and include extra information when it is requested.