Internships

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.

Download an application: PDF or Word  format

Types of Internships

The following internship positions are available for 2010.  Please note that applications are filled on a rolling basis, so some internship departments may already be full.  

Administrative Intern: work on specific, high-level administrative projects in the office of the Executive Director.

Business (MEMPHIS Plan) Intern: assist in business and program development for the CHC’s employer-sponsored healthcare plan for small businesses and the self-employed.

Child Life Intern: plan and facilitate play and learning activities for children ages 6 mos. to 11 yrs. in a program addressing physical activity, nutrition, self-esteem, and body image. Applicants must demonstrate previous experience working with children when applying. Please note that the CHC is a non-traditional Child Life setting and may not satisfy credit through the Child Life Council.

Clinic Intern: work in all areas of the medical clinic to provide assistance with every-day tasks and special assignments; responsibilities will be given in three work areas of the clinic: Medical Clinic, Dispensary, and the Front Desk. Applicants must be available to work 4-hour shifts during normal work hours, Monday-Friday.

Dental Intern: experience the daily operations of a dental clinic and gain experience through observation and hands-on activities. Applicants must be available to work during normal work hours, Monday-Friday.

Development Intern: experience the daily operations of a major fundraising program and gain experience through observation, interaction and hands-on activities.

Editorial Intern: write and edit documents for the Faith Community Outreach reseource development projects, and for our online publication, www.HopeandHealing.org. Interns will have the opportunity to both edit existing documents and produce original content. Applicants must include a writing sample of approx. 1500 words when submitting an application.

Exercise Science Intern: work closely with Exercise & Movement leadership team to enhance knowledge of basic human physiology, gain a practical understanding in the management of long-term health and disease processes through exercise conditioning, and develop effective customer service skills.

Faith Community Outreach Intern: assist with developing and promoting the Church Health Center’s mission and ministries, particularly in the Congregational Health Promoter training and in developing outreach materials for our partner communities.

Healthcare Administration Intern: work on special related projects and become familiar with the daily operations and the "behind the scenes" work of management and program development of our medical fitness facility.

Media Intern: develop media outreach for www.HopeandHealing.org through various online and print media. Public Relations Intern: experience the daily operations of a PR office and gain experience through observation and hands-on activities.

Social Work Intern: work with the social services programs and assist in implementing specific social services.

Wellness Education Intern: work in partnership with the education coordinators and specialists to plan and promote various programs. Specific days are required for work in this department; indicate clearly on your application what days and times you are available during the week.

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.  
• Be currently engaged in post-high school educational, trade or enrichment programs related to their internship placement . 

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  

Religious Life:

Please note that it is NOT required that internship applications identify as Christian or be active in a faith community in any form.  However, the Church Health Center is a faith-centered organization and all applications must be devoted to the mission and virtues of the Church Health Center.

How to Apply:

Please submit a cover letter and completed application to be considered for available internship positions.  Application forms are available for download from here: PDF or Word  format,  and should be sent to:   Internship Coordinator1115 Union Avenue Memphis, TN 38104 Phone: (901) 272-7170, Ext. 1630Fax: (901) 725-1435 E-mail: internships@churchhealthcenter.org   Please note that the preferred method of communication is email.    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.  

Applications will be welcomed at the start of the semester and up to the end of the day on the application deadline. All applications will be considered together after the deadline and not before. Candidates will be contacted by the Internship Coordinator and/or by the Supervisor of their prospective department.    

Other Documents:

Opportunities for Interns