Sponsored by St. Mary’s Episcopal Church in West Harlem, the New York Intern Program (NYIP) is a service-learning program for young adults to strengthen and deepen their spiritual lives and vocational development through a year of urban service and intentional living. The NYIP experience allows interns to be transformed by the lives of others while making a difference in the struggle for justice, dignity and human rights. The interns’ daily life and work exposes them to the complexities of systemic injustice, while also empowering them to enact faith-filled responses. Interns deepen their understanding of themselves and their vocations through involvement in many levels of support and formation.

Applications deadline is March 15^th; applicants will be notified in April. 

New York Intern Program,

New York, NY 10027

Hours: Full time worksite positions (40 hours/week); personal-development activities some eves and weekends (including 5 Retreats), 10 vacation days.

Transportation provided: Unlimited ride MetroCards provided for travel throughout NYC.

Type of work/volunteer placements: Progressive, non-profit social service agencies.

Parish Context: St Mary’s Episcopal Church, Manhattanville – a diverse, activist congregation in West Harlem.  Participation in the life of the parish and/or surrounding community is encouraged.

Location: West Harlem (New York, NY)

Student Loan deferment: Yes, through AmeriCorps.  Likewise, AmeriCorps Education Award also available.

Community Life: Interns live as an intentional community in their own apartment, with opportunities to participate in social events happening in and around the church.  NYIP staff meets regularly with interns, both individually and as a group, for support and discernment. This includes: dinner regularly with Rev. Kooperkamp and his family and guests representing diverse array of urban ministries, group art projects with NYIP Director, ongoing visits at each intern’s worksite for supportive supervision, and five Retreats at beautiful locales to deepen community life and spiritual growth.

Length of Program: 1 year: starting September 1 and ending mid-August