Internship Opportunities

Working at Church Health is about service to our community.

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement

COVID-19 vaccine is a condition of employment for all employees of Church Health, including those who do not have direct patient contact; this policy extends to all contract employees, volunteers and student interns who work within Church Health spaces at Crosstown Concourse. It is the intent of this policy to require any booster shots or subsequent annual vaccinations, as recommended by the CDC, to maintain vaccination status. Proof of vaccination is required absent a documented medical or religious exemption.

Church Health Internships

Church Health offers a variety of internship experiences that can help you grow both personally and professionally. In our active, faith-based health ministry, students explore their passions and foster their gifts through many different professional and educational opportunities. Internships are offered three times a year during the spring, summer and fall semesters.
Internship Opportunities at Church Health Memphis

Applicant Requirements

  • Applicants must be high school graduates or equivalent and have completed a minimum of one semester of college.
  • Preference will be given to applicants currently enrolled in college classes.
  • Applicants must be able to make a commitment of at least one semester (fall, spring or summer), serving at least eight hours per week for a minimum of 10—12 weeks.
  • Certain positions have prerequisite experience or require additional paperwork or a writing sample. Please read the position descriptions carefully and include requested information. 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.

Important to Know

  • All Church Health internships are unpaid internships. Academic credit is available for internship positions when the program is available through your college or university.
  • The Church Health Internship Program operates under strict deadlines. Applications received after the posted deadlines will not be considered.
  • Due to the high volume of applications, Church Health is unable to return individual emails or phone calls. You will be contacted if you have been selected for an interview. Decisions are made six to eight weeks after the application deadline.
  • Note to applicants for The Well (Child Life) internships: Church Health is a nontraditional Child Life setting and will not satisfy credit through the Child Life Council. Also, this internship requires a minimum of 12 hours per week.
  • Church Health does not have internship opportunities for graduate nursing students or other clinic-based practicums.
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Internship FAQs

Church Health is a faith-based health care organization that seeks to reclaim the Church’s biblical commitment to care for our bodies and our spirits. We provide health care for the working uninsured and promote healthy bodies and spirits for all. 

An internship at Church Health is a great opportunity to gain relevant experience in your chosen field. Interns work with professionals and develop meaningful relationships with other interns within the program. Internships are unpaid.

Interns should meet the following requirements:

  • Must be at least 18 years old, a high school graduate or equivalent and have completed a minimum of one semester of college.
  • Must make a commitment of at least one semester (fall, spring or summer), serving at least eight hours per week, preferably for 10—12 weeks.
Church Health interns are treated with the same respect as staff members and are expected to follow the same rules and guidelines. All interns must attend an intern orientation and are asked to commit to the policies and procedures of the Intern Handbook.

All Church Health internships are unpaid internships. Academic credit is available for internship positions when the program is available through your education institution. Church Health is glad to provide documentation of a completed internship and to complete the forms needed from your educational institution.

Note to applicants for The Well and Movement: Church Health is a non‐traditional Child Life setting and will not satisfy credit through the Child Life Council.

It is not required that any staff member of Church Health identify as Christian or be active in a faith community in any form. However, Church Health is a faith‐centered organization and all applicants must be devoted to the mission and virtues of Church Health.

Each intern reports to a supervisor who oversees day‐to‐day activities and provides guidance. The volunteer coordinator works with the supervisors and interns to ensure the best possible experience for everyone.

It is required that all interns work at least eight hours per week; it is preferred that interns work for 10—12 weeks consecutively. If you are unable to commit to the number of hours per week, you may consider volunteering for Church Health. Please contact our volunteer coordinator for more information.

If you are able to intern for a period of less than 10 weeks, you may indicate that on your application and can still be considered for an internship.

Interested applicants should submit an online application to be considered for available internship positions. Please make sure your application is completely filled out. Applicants are strongly encouraged to provide thoughtful, in‐depth responses to the short‐answer questions.

Due to the high volume of applications, Church Health is unable to respond to individual emails or phone calls. Selected candidates will be contacted by Church Health staff to schedule interviews, either in person or over the phone, six to eight weeks after application deadlines. Decisions are made shortly after interviews.

The Church Health Internship Program operates under strict deadlines.

Spring placement: application due October 15

Summer placement: application due March 18

Fall placement: application due June 15

Church Health Volunteer Coordinator
1350 Concourse Ave., Suite 142
Memphis, TN 38104
E‐mail: bassc@churchhealth.org

Application Deadlines & Timeline

Spring placement:
Applications due by October 15
Interviews held October—November
Final decisions made by December 1
January start date

Summer placement:
Applications due by March 18
Interviews held March—April. Final decisions made mid-April June start date

Fall placement:
Applications due by June 15
Interviews held July—August
Final decisions made mid-August
September start date

Available Internship Positions

Nutrition Intern

Nutrition interns will assist with events in the Nutrition Hub, assist with cooking classes, input survey results and will work on special projects such as

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The Well Intern

The Well is a wellness and prevention program for children ages 6 weeks to 12 years old. Interns will provide direct and indirect developmentally appropriate

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Research Intern

The Research intern will support the research programming within Church Health and the Healthy Memphis Initiative. Responsibilities will include assisting with design and facilitation of

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Dental Intern

Dental interns will experience the daily operations of a dental clinic and gain experience through observation and hands-on activities. They will work on various administrative

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