Department of Inter-Orthodox, Ecumenical, and Interfaith Relations Intern

The intern will work in the Department of Inter-Orthodox, Ecumenical, and Interfaith Relations of the GOA and support the various missions of the Ecumenical Department.

The intern will be involved in a number of assignments and projects ranging in a wide variety of issues and topics of relevance for the Church including, but not limited to, Orthodox unity in America, ecumenical dialogue/solidarity, interfaith collaboration, UN advocacy, creation care, religious freedom advocacy, and racial reconciliation.

Applicants are asked to submit a one-page resume and cover letter expressing their interest and articulating how the applicant might contribute to upholding and furthering the missions and projects of the Ecumenical Department.

Please visit the Ecumenical Department website for more information about the mission and work of the Ecumenical Department.

Requirements

  • Must be a College Student.
  • Interested in Orthodox Christianity, ecumenical relations, interfaith collaboration, UN advocacy, creation care (environmental advocacy), religious freedom advocacy, racial reconciliation, and/or other Church-Society issues.
  • Pursuing at least one of the following relevant majors: International Studies, Political Science, Economics, Theology, Environmental Studies, American Studies, History, Humanitarian Studies, Medieval Studies, Middle East Studies.
  • Fluent in English (verbal and written).
  • Excellent organizational and communication skills.
  • Proficient in writing, particularly able to adapt to various stylistical, rhetorical, and formal expectations in writing.
  • Prioritization of assignments and able to multi-task.
  • Able to work as a self-starter and a team member depending on the project.
  • Willing to provide new insights/recommendations to projects and issues of concern.
  • Basic-Intermediate proficiency in word and data processing (Microsoft Office).
  • Basic-Intermediate proficiency in graphic design (Canva).
  • Basic-Intermediate proficiency with social media (Instagram & Facebook).

Beneficial, but not required knowledge

  • Fluency in Modern Greek
  • Basic knowledge of Orthodox Christian theology
  • Basic knowledge of the Orthodox Church’s structure

Responsibilities

  • Draft correspondence and other documents for the Ecumenical Department.
  • Execute research for the Ecumenical Department on various topics of interest and draft reports/briefs to inform Archdiocese leaders.
  • Assist in Department preparations for 48th Biennial Clergy-Laity Congress.
  • Participate in relevant ecumenical, interfaith, and UN meetings and events; assist in drafting event and/or contact reports.
  • Support expansion of various initiatives of the Ecumenical Department by envisioning alterations to current projects and/or proposing new projects.
  • Create posts for the Ecumenical Department’s social media accounts through Canva.
  • Assist in event planning and execution.
  • Perform general administrative and filing duties.

Posted by

Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America

8 East 79th Street
New York, NY 10075 

Email: HRreply@goarch.org 
Website: https://www.goarch.org 
Phone: 212-570-3500

Posted on: May 14, 2026