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Interested in joining CMEP’s growing network of peace-builders?

CMEP has a variety of employment opportunities, and ways for all to engage.

Internship Opportunities with CMEP

Explore Opportunities in Peacemaking

Make an experience in peacemaking part of your educational career. Join the internship program at Churches for Middle East Peace (CMEP). Spending a term with CMEP will put you into the middle of our peace work to encourage US government policies and initiatives rooted in religious communities that actively promote a just, lasting, and comprehensive resolution of the Israel/Palestine conflict. We also work with religious communities throughout the Middle East toward justice and flourishing in the region.

Work from our offices in Washington D.C. or remotely from the convenience of wherever you are.
Build experience in peacemaking, advocacy, and engagement with religious communities.
Meet and engage with our international team of peacemakers and partners.
Gain practical experience in valuable skills in areas such as grant writing and development, communications, advocacy, and organizational operations.
Receive purposeful mentoring and opportunities to participate in CMEP’s work.

Before applying, please see the intern job description, responsibilities, and expectations HERE.

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

We are currently accepting applications for summer 2025. We take applications on a rolling basis until positions are filled.

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

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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.’”

“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.”

“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”

Employment Opportunities with CMEP

Ambassador Warren Clark Fellowship

Explore Opportunities in Peacemaking

Churches for Middle East Peace is seeking at least one individual with academic credentials, foreign policy experience and interest in the intersection of Christianity and foreign policy for an annual Ambassador Warren Clark Fellowship (AWCF). This individual will partner with CMEP staff and serve CMEP’s goals by conducting research, consolidating data and implementing advocacy initiatives for congressional engagement.

The ideal candidate will have a:
– Masters or PhD degree in foreign affairs or a related field
– Background in Christian advocacy and/or interfaith engagement
– Willingness to commit a minimum of 20 hours per week for one year

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.

If you are interested in the Ambassador Warren Clark Fellowship, please submit PDFs of your cover letter, resume, a relevant two page writing sample, and contact information for one reference to applications@cmep.org with the subject line “Ambassador Warren Clark Fellowship.” The Fellowship accepts applications on a rolling basis. Stipend to be determined by level of experience.

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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.

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.

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