Office of Catholic Schools Internship Summer 2026

The Catholic Diocese of Arlington•Arlington, VA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a paid, full-time internship of 30 hours a week that would run for 9 weeks beginning the first week of June. This position will be based onsite in Arlington, VA with one day a week at a school site. The Intern’s primary function is to assist the Office of Catholic Schools (OCS) with projects that support the needs of schools in the diocese. Throughout the course of the internship, the Office of Catholic Schools Intern will support several members of the OCS team in planning and assisting with projects.

Requirements

A rising college sophomore or above that has completed one year of undergraduate study in education, school counseling or a related field – ideally, the candidate aspires to be a K-12 educator in a Catholic school.
Must have strong organizational skills and be an effective written and oral communicator.
Must be detail-oriented, self-motivated, and possess a proven ability to work independently with clear instructions provided within a team environment.
Must have desire to promote the mission and the faith of the Catholic Church.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with the Catholic Diocese of Arlington preferred.

Responsibilities

Review and audits of school websites
Update social media accounts
Provide support for various marketing projects
Retrieve and analyze school data
Help coordinate new teacher orientation
Help coordinate summer professional development activities for teachers
Assist with meeting set up and logistics
Other duties as assigned
Assistant Superintendent/Diocesan Health & Wellness Coordinator-led research projects

Benefits

Meaningful work
service oriented and respectful work environment
work-life balance
telework opportunities
generous leave
more holidays than the federal government, including Christmas week off
free parking as well as free transportation to/from Ballston metro
paid lunch breaks
professional development tuition assistance
tuition assistance for your children enrolled in our diocesan schools after 1 year of employment
generous benefits, including a pension plan