New York Intern Program

New York Intern Program 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. Each year, five college graduates, ages 21-30, come to West Harlem from the beginning of September through mid-August to work in direct-care positions at some of New York City's most innovative and caring agencies.  The interns share an apartment in St. Mary's Episcopal Church, and are invited to participate in the worship life and social action happening in and around this historic church in West Harlem.  Examples of past internships include working with foster children, former inmates, formerly homeless families and individuals – doing case work, vocational counseling, teaching, administering start-up programs, providing social support.  Throughout the year, interns receive ongoing support and formation facilitated by NYIP staff.

NYIP believes God can be found in and through relationships.  We are committed to social justice and urban ministries.  NYIP exposes young adults to the complexities of systemic injustice while also empowering them to explore and enact faith-filled responses.  Our interns discern and clarify their future vocations in preparation for becoming leaders – lay and ordained – in the world.

New York Intern Program does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, military discharge, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic unrelated to the ability to perform the essential functions or basic tenets of our activities.