Learn and Grow in our Community of Shelter, Hope and Healing
IAFR’s Jonathan House is a community of shelter, hope and healing where asylum seekers and Americans can thrive together. We provide safe, stable shelter and supportive community to people seeking safety through asylum in Minneapolis and St. Paul. Our internship program equips students with hands-on experience in cross-cultural ministry, nonprofit leadership, and spiritual formation while making a real impact in the lives of our asylum-seeking residents.
Internship Structure
Our interns commit 10+ hours per week for a full academic year (Fall–Spring) with an option to extend through the summer, and they receive a $150/month stipend. Each intern’s experience includes:
- Cross-cultural Ministry – Build connections with residents by providing building friendships and offering practical support.
- Non-profit Leadership – Develop skills in nonprofit leadership, owning a project in program development, fundraising, or communications.
- Reflection & Formation – Participate in monthly action-reflection conversations and biweekly team prayer gatherings.
Who Should Apply?
This internship is ideal for Christian students interested in social work, nonprofit management, public administration, communications, or ministry who want to gain real-world experience and grow in faith while serving alongside asylum seekers.
Characteristics of an ideal candidate include:
- Active Christian faith
- Previous cross-cultural experience
- Flexibility, curiosity, open-heartedness, learner’s attitude
- Evidence of a good work ethic and ability to take initiative
- A sense of personal calling or passion for serving forcibly displaced people
- Formal or informal experience and/or education in fields such as social work, ministry, or caregiving
Availability
Candidates must be available:
- Mandatory training, August 26-28 from 9-12 am
- Monday mornings from 9-12 am for team meetings in St. Paul
- At least 2 other weekday blocks of 4 hours or more between 9-2:30
Apply Today!
Interested? Email a cover letter, resume, and completed application to serve@iafr.org and bethany@iafr.org.
Key Dates for 2025-2026 Internships
Applications due: May 30
Internship offers made by: June 15
Mandatory Intern Training: August 26-28 from 9-12 am
Start date: September 2