Commonweal offers an internship program that provides promising young Catholic scholars, writers, journalists and critics with real-world experience in opinion journalism as well as stimulating opportunities to meet and work with potential mentors and teachers in academia, journalism, church affairs and public life.

For 10-week periods in the fall, spring and summer, we will invite up to two interns each semester to work up to four days a week at Commonweal’s New York office. Interns will participate in the day-to-day life of the magazine, assist editors with research and other projects, and have the opportunity to prepare and receive feedback on writing assignments (which may or may not be considered for publication in Commonweal). Interns will also have regular opportunities to meet and spend time with visiting theologians, writers and journalists who are among the magazine’s regular contributors and supporters.

A modest stipend is available, which will be adjusted for interns who are unable to work a full-time schedule due to school commitments. Specific starting and ending dates are negotiable.

The program is open to current undergraduate and graduate students in any discipline, as well as those who have completed degree programs within the past two years. We are looking for applicants who can demonstrate both active engagement with the intellectual life of the Catholic Church and a commitment to journalism and writing. Applicants should send a letter describing their interest, their religious background, and their familiarity with Commonweal, and should detail their academic and writing qualifications (including writing samples if relevant). Please also indicate the semester(s) the applicant would be available for the internship. Correspondence should be sent via e-mail only to interns@commonwealmagazine.org. Applications will be considered throughout the year. We are no longer accepting applications for the spring of 2010, but welcome inquiries for the summer and fall of 2010.