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Employment Opportunities with CMEP

Events Coordinator

Churches for Middle East Peace is hiring an event coordinator responsible for the administrative logistics and planning of our major annual events. This is a hybrid position with some time required in our DC office.

  • Find the full job description and how to apply HERE.

Internship Opportunities with CMEP

CMEP is seeking inquisitive, independent, and enthusiastic undergraduate and graduate students interested in actively promoting just, lasting, and comprehensive resolutions to conflicts in the Middle East. This is a volunteer internship–stipends are not available at this time.

CMEP is seeking inquisitive, independent, and enthusiastic undergraduate and graduate students interested in actively promoting just, lasting, and comprehensive resolutions to conflicts in the Middle East. This is a volunteer internship–stipends are not available at this time.

What You’ll Gain:

  • Real-World Experience: Work across teams including Marketing, Communications, Advocacy, Church Engagement, Development, Systems, and more – both remotely and in person.
  • Professional Skill Building: Develop skills in grant writing, project management, and communications.
  • Networking & Mentorship: Engage with professionals across various career skills– from resume building to non-profit insights.
  • Community & Connection: Become part of a collaborative cohort that not only works together but grows together.

     

Duration & Commitment:

  • Terms Offered:
    • Spring: Mid-January – Late April. Apply by October 15. 
    • Summer: June – August. Apply by April 15. 
    • Fall: September – Mid-December. Apply by July 15. 
  • Hours: Minimum commitment of at least 220 hours per term.

     

    Please fill out the application form by clicking here. 

Onboarding Journey:

  • Week 1:
    • Virtual Onboarding session with an introduction to CMEP’s mission, vision, and expected activities.
    • Self-Guided onboarding check-list to familiarize yourself with the details of CMEP
    • Introduction to others on the CMEP team and in your intern Cohort.
  • Week 2:
    • Task-specific meetings and project assignments with your supervisor.
  • Week 3:
    • You’re fully integrated and ready to make an impact!

       

Hands-On Learning & Impact

  • Staff Meetings: Share your weekly progress and learn what other teams are working on. This is your chance to understand how different parts of CMEP come together to drive change.
  • Ad Hoc Projects: Bring your skills to new challenges. Whether it’s research, creative writing, or project support, you’ll have opportunities to contribute to diverse tasks outside of your specific focus.
  • Weekly Write-Ups: Communicate your work to the entire team, helping us share our successes both internally and externally.

 

Join us and be part of an internship program where your contributions matter. Help us drive meaningful change while you develop skills that will shape your future.

Apply Today!

Please fill out the application form by clicking here.  If the link doesn’t work, reach out to applications@cmep.org.

CMEP interns have gone on to become:
    • Pastors
    • Fulbright scholars
    • Federal employees
    • Government staffers
    • Non-profit professionals
    • Graduate and doctoral students

 

Internships are available in:

  • Educate and Church Engagement
  • Advocacy and Government Affairs
  • Marketing 
  • Communications
  • Development
  • Evangelical Outreach
  • Non Profit Administration
  • College and Young Adult Mobilization & Outreach (CMEP1835)
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Before applying, please see the intern job description, responsibilities, and expectations HERE. 

Apply Now

Complete and submit an application. This is a volunteer internship–stipends are not available at this time.

 

Volunteer Opportunities for others who are not college students are also available.

What You’ll Gain:

  • Real-World Experience: Work across key teams including Marketing, Communications, Advocacy, Church Engagement, Development, Systems, and more – both remotely and in person.
  • Professional Skill Building: Develop skills in grant writing, project management, and communications.
  • Networking & Mentorship: Engage with professionals across various career skills– from resume building to non-profit insights.
  • Community & Connection: Become part of a collaborative cohort that not only works together but grows together.

Duration & Commitment:

  • Terms Offered:
    • Spring: Mid-January – Late April. Apply by October 15. 
    • Summer: June – August. Apply by April 15. 
    • Fall: September – Mid-December. Apply by July 15. 
  • Hours: Minimum commitment of at least 220 hours per term.

See what our interns are saying:

“Working at CMEP was by far one of the most substantive and valuable internship experiences I’ve had. I felt like I was truly contributing to the organization and not just doing ‘intern work.’” 
IzyPrevious Intern
“This summer I was an outreach intern and was exposed to a dynamic range of congregations in the U.S. that are seeking to educate themselves and others when it comes to peace, advocacy, and the Holy Land.” 
AudreyPrevious Intern
“As an intern with CMEP, I was introduced to an exceptionally formidable community of faith-based activists working tirelessly for peace and justice in Israel/Palestine” 
IsabellePrevious Intern

Fellowship Opportunities with CMEP

Ambassador Warren Clark Fellowship

Fellowship Overview
Working alongside CMEP’s executive director and other staff, the AWC Fellow will:

  • Conduct original research and consolidate data in areas relevant to CMEP’s work such as, but not limited to: churches and Christians in the Middle East; human rights and geopolitics in the Arab World; Christian, Jewish, and Muslim relations and considerations that contribute to peace and conflict; differentiating antisemitism and legitimate critiques of the policies of the State of Israel; combatting extremism and violence; or research and data related congressional engagement and policy
  • Commence the process to draft, edit, and publish two academic journal articles and 4–6 policy or popular articles. 
  • Produce ad hoc materials (opEds, press statements, FAQ sheets, bibliographies) and resources as needed
  • Participate in writing meetings every 4-8 weeks with other fellows and staff to coordinate writing efforts. 


Qualifications

  • PhD candidates or post-doc,  strongly preferred in foreign affairs, theology, international relations, or a related field. 
  • Demonstrated experience in the Middle East, Christian advocacy, and/or interfaith engagement
  • Strong research, writing, and political-analysis
  • Commitment of one year

Application Instructions
Submit the following PDFs to applications@cmep.org with the subject line “Ambassador Warren Clark Fellowship”:

Cover letter
Resume/CV
Two-page writing sample on a relevant topic
Contact information for two references

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Fellowships typically, but not always, start in the fall.  We look forward to your interest in carrying forward Ambassador Clark’s legacy of faith-based diplomacy and peacebuilding.

Ambassador Warren Clark was CMEP’s Executive Director from 2008-2016. He was a career U.S. Foreign Service officer in the Department of State, serving in the Middle East, Europe, Canada, Africa, and at the United Nations. He was Charge d’affaires in Lagos, Nigeria; the U.S. Ambassador in Libreville, Gabon; and Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Africa in Washington. He worked on Middle East oil price negotiations, was State Department Desk Officer for Libya, and represented the United States on the UN Security Council for Middle East and African issues. In 2005 he earned a masters degree in theological studies from Virginia Theological Seminary. He worked on international programs at the Washington National Cathedral and chaired the Commission on Peace for the Episcopal Diocese of Washington. He also has served as a chaplain at Sibley Hospital.

 

Location: Remote (with potential for periodic Washington, DC engagements)
Duration: 1 year
Monthly Stipend: Commensurate with experience and specific project scope ($800-$1500/month range)

More ways to engage:

Join CMEP’s growing staff or apply to be an Ambassador Warren Clark Fellow.

Volunteer

Volunteering with CMEP provides an opportunity for concerned adults to engage more deeply in the work of CMEP by helping with writing/researching, administration, communications, or organizing. Please email us at info@cmep.org

Regional Coordinators

Regional Coordinators are vital members of CMEP’s work with essential roles in providing American Christians opportunities to support balanced and pertinent positions for U.S. policymakers that support peace in the Holy Land.

Partnership

CMEP relies on partnership to promote a just and lasting peace in the Middle East, through a holistic resolution of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Through our mutually supportive partnership we seek to support local efforts, maximize effectiveness, and provide opportunities to expand impact and influence in Middle East peacebuilding efforts.

Contact CMEP: info@cmep.org