DF AY25/26 Justice & Advocacy Intern

MAJOR DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Serve as the student lead for implementing programming from the Ignatian Solidarity Network (ISN), which may include but are not limited to: 

• Ignatian Advocacy Madness (spring) 

• Ignatian Family Teach-In for Justice recruiting and preparation (fall) 

• Collaborate with pro-staff leadership from multiple Regis U department for planning and executing the Faith, Justice, and Belonging Summit 

• Assist with identifying and contacting presenters in advance of summit 

• Develop advertising and recruiting initiatives to encourage student participation 

• Lead breakout sessions during the summit 

• Support other duties as assigned 

• Partner with UMin Pro-staff in preparation and execution of Denver Advocacy Day 

• Participate in regular meetings and mentorship with staff from Ignatian Solidarity Network 

• Identify ways to encourage student participation in justice and advocacy work 

• Collaborate with other departments and student-led initiatives to advance justice and advocacy work on campus 

• Attend regular mentor meetings with UMin supervisor, ISN mentor and attend monthly UMin All-Staff meetings 

ADDITIONAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES –

• Maintain positive and proactive behaviors with customers, coworkers and staff 

• Move efficiently and willingly between multiple tasks 

• Be willing to ask questions as necessary 

• Work effectively and responsibly without close supervision after receiving instructions 

• Be punctual, dependable, and honest 

• Answer questions, both directional and informational, in a friendly, patient manner 

• Communicate clearly, efficiently, and respectfully both in-person and electronically 

• Utilize MS Office Suite, including Office 365 and Google Suite occasionally 

• Work collaboratively with other student ministers, staff and other departments 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: 

• One year experience in justice and advocacy work (or related coursework), including attendance at IFTJ.  A passion for social justice, a desire to accompany peers and an openness to serve all students, regardless of their faith, political or social backgrounds, required. 

• Student interns can expect to work occasional evenings 

• Applicants do not need to be Catholic but must be open to learning about and respecting Catholic Social Teaching, Jesuit tradition and values related to a “faith that does justice” and stances of the Catholic Church. 

WORKING AT REGIS UNIVERSITY 

All student employees are expected to both contribute to and strengthen the University’s culture of respect, inclusion and equity for all members of the community. As Regis employees, we each have a responsibility to perform our work in alignment with the mission of the University, especially with its Catholic and Jesuit values.  

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please submit a resume with your application.

This position will remain open until filled with a priority application deadline of January 18th, 2026.

These positions are benefits-eligible for workers’ compensation and will receive 1 hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked, up to a maximum of 48 hours per year.