Third Church of Christ, Scientist, Seattle, Washington, located in the University District near the University of Washington, invites applications for 3 full-time positions that are part of a youth engagement, innovation, and outreach plan. The intern will work together with members of Third Church on an initiative to:

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1. Attract more youth to our church community

2. Dedicate more of our church resources to outreach.

3. Adapt to the rapidly changing 21st century

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Work will be based at the Christian Science Reading Room at 5034 University Way NE, Seattle, WA 98105. Work hours may include evenings and weekends. The internships will involve engaging with the general public, including people from diverse cultural, religious, and language backgrounds and a wide range of social and economic status, as well as people in the church community.

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Regular in-person church service attendance at Third Church of Christ, Scientist, Seattle, is required during employment, including serving in support roles. All internship positions will be encouraged to take a leadership role within the Third Church community, and will be involved in making videos for and about the program. The team will conclude its work by giving Third Church a final report with their recommendations and by giving a final presentation.

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Compensation: $21.00 per hour (40 hours per week). Housing will be provided for interns in the University District area.

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3 Internship Positions

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We are offering 3 internship positions. As the cohort in this new internship program, you will help us develop the focus for the internship program, including specific duties and special projects, with these focuses:

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Reading Room Intern - Help manage our active Christian Science Reading Room retail operation, which is a bookstore, library, and church community center. Create window displays in our four large store-front windows in an active pedestrian area, as well as sandwich board messages and interior store displays, engage with visitors, manage inventory, and take on special projects. The skills you will learn include public relations, sales, administration, website and social media content, advertising, and community development.

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Community Outreach Coordinator - Plan, organize, promote, and host regional community events, including at least one Christian Science Lecture, a Christian Science music event, and more. The skills you will learn include public relations, logistics coordination, marketing, publicity, graphic design, social media, team leadership.

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Digital Outreach Specialist - Create videos, blogs, and social media posts to advertise our Christian Science Reading Room, promote events, and build bridges with community organizations. Apply your skills to public relations, marketing, website and social media content, advertising, community development, and team leadership. Create a video about the intern team's work.

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Applications

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Applicants must be self-identifying Christian Scientists who are committed to the Cause of Christian Science and free from the use of alcohol, tobacco, and recreational drugs, 18 years of age or older and a high school graduate, college student, or within 2 years of college graduation. Must prove legal authorization to work in the United States. 

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We want to hear from you! Email ThirdChurchSeattle.jobs@gmail.com with the following information:
1. First and last name, age, email, phone number, where you live.
2. Are you now or have you ever been a member of The Mother Church, branch church, and/or a Christian Science Organization?  Tell us about your Christian Science church experience.
3. Are you free from the use of alcohol, recreational drugs, and tobacco?
4. What do you love about Christian Science Reading Rooms and churches?
5. Why do you want to be a part of this outreach project?

6. Which position do you want, and why?
7. Please describe your experiences that prepare you for this job, and your educational background and current status.

8. What will you contribute to the whole team?
9. References: Please list the name, phone number, and email address of 2 Christian
Science church member references.
10. What is your availability during summer 2025 to work?
11. Please explain your goals and timelines, and if you be doing this as an internship for college credit, what you need from us.

12. When are you available to talk in the next few weeks?

We are more than happy to talk with you before or after your application process about any
questions. Please email ThirdChurchSeattle.jobs@gmail.com to schedule a phone call or zoom meeting.

 

Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled. Email with questions or call 206-522-5755.

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For more information on Third Church of Christ, Scientist, Seattle, see http://www.ThirdChurchSeattle.org.