Each summer, university students and recent grads intern with The Mother Church in Boston to gain professional experience, new friendships, and deepen their commitment to Christian Science. They bring fresh ideas and contribute unique skills to the Christian Science movement. We encourage anyone who considers themselves an active and engaged Christian Scientist to apply for this internship.
The 2026 summer internship program will run 11 weeks, from May 25 - Aug 7. It will be fully in-person in Boston.
Applications will be considered on a first come, first serve basis starting November 14, 2025.
What Do Interns Do?
Interns spend about 90% of their time working for a single church department and 10% of their time as a group. This dynamic structure allows them to work with a lot of people at The Mother Church and receive professional mentoring from a variety of supervisors. During group time they will gain a deeper understanding of the full range of resources and programs which The Mother Church supports, and will have opportunities to contribute to them.
What Kind of Work?
Internships are offered in a wide variety of study areas: program & event planning. Ideally, each intern finds work directly related to her or his field of study.
What Do Interns Do as a Group?
About 10% of the interns’ time will be spent as a group where they will:
Learn from Church Officers and managers around the organization
Gain a greater understanding of church
Provide feedback on new resources and products
Support the organization through special projects
Who Can Apply?
We encourage anyone who considers themselves an active and engaged Christian Scientist to apply for this internship. Applicants from anywhere in the world are welcome. Applicants who are currently studying in the United States on an F-1 visa must select an internship that relates directly to their major area of study. Due to visa restrictions, additional requirements may apply to applicants who need a visa to participate in the internship program, including:
They must demonstrate English language proficiency;
They must be a current student at a foreign degree- or certificate-granting post-secondary academic institution, or have graduated from such an institution no earlier than May 18, 2025; and
The internship must be related to their academic field of study.
If you are studying outside the United States and are considering applying, we can answer any questions you may have. Please reach out to us at tmcyouthintern@christianscience.com.
What are Interns Paid?
Interns receive a $400/week living stipend, as well as housing near The Mother Church. They will also receive a $900 grant upon completion of the internship. These payments are taxable benefits.
What's the Application Process?
Just fill out the online application and either attach your resume and cover letter in the application or email them to tmcyouthintern@christianscience.com. Please be sure to tell us your field of study and what you’d like to do at The Mother Church. We interview most applicants; however due to the volume of applications we receive, unfortunately we are not able to meet with everyone. There will be two rounds of interviews. The first will be with the Internship Coordinator and the second will be with sponsoring departments.
Applications are considered on a first-come first-served basis starting November 14, 2025.
Questions?
Please send an email to:
tmcyouthintern@christianscience.com