Anita McLeod Internships
RCWMS aims to work across generations, in part by supporting women and nonbinary folks at the beginning of their journeys who are interested in the intersections of justice, religion, feminism, and womanism.
Women (cis and trans), nonbinary, and genderqueer folks interested in the intersections of feminism or womanism, justice, art, and religion · Start and end dates are flexible! Work about 10 hours per week from: September 1–December 15, 2024 (fall internship); January 16–May 15, 2025 (spring internship · Paid: financial compensation of approximately $25/hour
From rcwms.org/2024/call-for-2024-2025-interns ↗About this program
RCWMS is currently seeking applicants for 2024–2025 RCWMS Anita McLeod Internships !
The Resource Center for Women* and Ministry in the South (RCWMS) is offering paid, part-time internships for those interested in the intersections of justice, religion, and feminism and womanism. RCWMS is an intergenerational, interfaith organization that weaves together feminism, spirituality, creativity, and social justice through its programs in LGBTQ spirituality, women's preaching, anti-racism, issue advocacy, writing and art, conscious elderhood, spiritual practices, and more.
We intend for our upcoming internships to be partially in-person in our Durham, NC office and partially remote.
Questions
What would the intern do during the internship?
Participate in planning and preparing for Kindred Spirits: A Convergence of African American Quilters, to take place in the summer of 2025; Create, improve, or expand a program or event with an intergenerational focus; Attend social justice/advocacy events, feminist/womanist theological events, and/or other events; Contribute writing to the RCWMS newsletter and blog; Assist with RCWMS programming, publications, and social media sites; Serve as a technical host for some Zoom and/or in-person events; Prepare mailings, write thank-you notes, and contribute to other administrative tasks when possible
What can the intern expect from RCWMS?
Financial compensation of approximately $25/hour; Weekly check-ins with your supervisor; A learning contract you will draft with your supervisor at the start of the internship; Occasional spiritual direction with a spiritual director
Who should apply?
Interns should be: Interested in exploring the intersections of feminism or womanism, justice, art, and religion; Comfortable with creative, self-directed work; Committed to practicing strong written and verbal communication; In a period of vocational discernment or life transition and interested in connecting spirituality, creativity, and social justice in your own life. Age is not a determining factor.
Details
- Who
- Women (cis and trans), nonbinary, and genderqueer folks interested in the intersections of feminism or womanism, justice, art, and religion
- When
- Start and end dates are flexible! Work about 10 hours per week from: September 1–December 15, 2024 (fall internship); January 16–May 15, 2025 (spring internship
- Where
- Partially in-person in the Durham, NC office and partially remote
- Cost
- Paid: financial compensation of approximately $25/hour
Run by
Jereann King Johnson Documentary ProjectThe Resource Center for Women and Ministry and the Black Feminist Film School are producing a documentary film that will tell the story of the life and work of African American quilter, educator, and community organizer Jereann King Johnson.
Art of Conscious AgingThe Art of Conscious Aging group meets twice monthly on Zoom, with rotating topics and discussion leaders.Kindred Spirits: A Convergence of African American QuiltersIn June 2023 & 2025, African American quilters from across the country joined together in Durham, NC to explore African American quilting, network, and celebrate the legacy of Juneteenth.