The application process for Back Bay Mission’s Shari Prestemon Social Justice Internship is open!
This internship provides a unique opportunity to members of the United Church of Christ between the ages of 19 and 35. During this 10-week summer internship, participants will:
- Work directly with Mission staff in each of our program areas. This includes our emergency assistance, housing rehabilitation, volunteer, and supportive housing programs, as well as the Micah Day Center.
- Meet with leaders in the Biloxi community, including staff at other nonprofit organizations in Biloxi, Mississippi, and the surrounding area.
- Have the opportunity to focus on specific ministry areas of special interest to them.
This internship will nurture participants’ passion for social justice and develop their appreciation for the church’s role in seeking social justice.
We recognize the value of our interns and the financial burdens that can come with taking on an internship. The Mission covers the cost of travel to and from Biloxi and interns stay in Mission housing (the Cottage) with other long-term volunteers. In addition, we provide a generous stipend of $250 per week.
If you’re interested, you can learn more and download the application here.
You can also read about the experiences of previous interns on our blog.
Applications are due by March 1. Notifications will be made by March 31.
