Student - Mercy Justice Team Internship

Sjcme; Standish (ME); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Joseph's College of Maine is seeking a Mercy Justice Team Intern to assist Mercy Center & Justice staff with projects on Anti-Racism, Earth, Immigration, Nonviolence, and Women. The student must be enrolled at Saint Joseph’s College of Maine and should show an interest in social justice.

This role builds skills in research, material development, and campus engagement. Responsibilities include researching local issues, supporting initiatives, developing educational materials, assisting with

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled as a student at Saint Joseph’s College of Maine.
• Demonstrates interest in social justice and community engagement.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and basic computer literacy.

Responsibilities

• Researches local issues in the Sebago Lakes Region.
• Supports Mercy Center & Justice initiatives.
• Develops educational materials related to the Critical Concerns.
• Assists with communication projects.
• Initiates a campus project related to the Critical Concerns.

Skills

Interest in social justice

Organizational skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Computer skills

Education

Student in good standing at Saint Joseph’s College

Job description

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Student - Mercy Justice Team Internship

Payroll Student Student

5 days ago Requisition ID: 2202

Saint Joseph's College of Maine is accepting applications for the student position of Mercy Justice Team Internship!

The mission of the Sisters of Mercy is to respond with vision and compassion to the needs of people who are poor, sick, and uneducated. This mission serves as a motivational force in the day-to-day activities of the employees of the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas and as we extend compassion and mercy to others, practice and encourage social justice, and strive to live mercifully.

Position Summary

The Justice Intern works with Mercy Center & Justice office staff to assist with projects and learn about issues related to the Mercy Critical Concerns (Anti-Racism, Earth, Immigration, Nonviolence, Women). This student must be enrolled at Saint Joseph’s College of Maine.

Position Responsibilities

• Researches issues of local concern in the Sebago Lakes Region
• Supports initiatives of the Mercy Center to advance the Critical Concerns
• Assists with developing educational materials relevant to the Critical Concerns
• Assists with communication projects
• Initiates a project on the Saint Joseph’s College campus related to one or more of the Critical Concerns

Potential Internship Projects

• Work focused on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals in preparation for participation in the HLPF in July of 2027
• Supporting campus education efforts around one or more of the Critical Concerns
  • Planning a speaker presentation or series
  • Creating a media campaign or display
  • Creating resources to connect a service project to root causes
• Promote a Mercy Justice resource on campus
  • Action Alerts
• Writing for a Mercy Justice publication
• Explore ways to share sisters’ stories on campus and connect sisters and students in intergenerational community

Position Qualifications

• Student in good standing at Saint Joseph’s College
• Displays an interest in issues of social justice
• Good organizational, written and verbal communication, and computer skills

Saint Joseph’s College is an EEO employer and applications from members of underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply. We consider all qualified applicants and employees for hiring, placement, and advancement, without regard to a person’s race (including traits associated with race, including hair texture, Afro hairstyles, and protective hairstyles), color, religion, ancestry or national origin, age, genetic information, military status, sex or gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disabilities, familial status, protected whistleblower activity, previous assertion of workers’ compensation claim, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Employees wishing to report sex-based discrimination, harassment, or misconduct should contact the Title IX Office ( [e-mail] , 207-893-6606, 115A Heffernan Center).

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the positions are filled. Specific questions may be emailed to: [e-mail] or call 207-893-7757.

Mission Statement

Saint Joseph's College of Maine, sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy and animated by the vision of Catherine McCauley, is a Catholic college in the liberal arts tradition distinguished by its welcoming community. We foster an on-going dialogue between faith and reason so as to prepare our learners to live meaningful lives that improve the world around them.

Vision Statement

In fulfillment of its mission, Saint Joseph's College of Maine will be a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative community that forms individuals who practice humility, justice, and compassion, as Jesus did, in solidarity with the marginalized.