Job Opportunities

Job Opportunities

Minnesota Catholic Conference employees and interns play a critical role in helping Catholics live out their faith in the public arena. Read more about our current opportunities below!

Fall Law Clerk

Location: St. Paul, MN (In-person preferred)

The Minnesota Catholic Conference (MCC), the public policy voice of the Catholic Church in Minnesota, invites law students to apply for a unique opportunity to connect their faith with legal practice this fall.

Position Overview: Law clerks will assist MCC staff with public policy and lobbying initiatives across a broad range of issues. Responsibilities include:

• Conducting legal and policy research
• Drafting legal memoranda and educational materials
• Supporting the development of policy resources
• Gaining hands-on lobbying experience at the Minnesota State Capitol

Clerks should also be prepared to assist with additional projects as needed.

Qualifications

• Current law student or recent law school graduate
• Strong writing, research, and communication skills
• Interest in public policy, state government, and Catholic social teaching
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks
• Commitment to the mission and values of the Catholic Church

Details

• Duration: September – December 2026
• Compensation: Unpaid; however, a performance-based stipend may be provided at the conclusion of the clerkship.
• Academic Credit: MCC is willing to coordinate with your institution to certify hours for internship credit.

How to Apply

Please submit a resume, cover letter, writing sample, and references to [email protected] with the subject line “Fall 2026 Law Clerk.” Position open until filled. Please, no phone calls.

Fall Public Policy Intern

Location: St. Paul, MN (In-person preferred)

The Minnesota Catholic Conference (MCC), the public policy voice of the Catholic Church in Minnesota, is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Public Policy Intern for Fall 2026. This internship offers a valuable opportunity to gain hands-on experience at the intersection of public policy, Catholic social teaching, and legislative advocacy.

Position Overview: Interns interested in connecting their faith with law and policy will assist MCC staff by providing research support on a broad array of issues and should have flexibility to assist with projects as assigned.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth policy research and analysis
• Prepare memos, reports, and briefing documents for internal and external use
• Support MCC’s advocacy work, including outreach and events
• Attend occasional meetings at the Capitol or with coalition partners (as schedule allows)

Qualifications

• Current undergraduate or graduate student, or a recent college graduate
• Strong writing, research, and communication skills
• Interest in public policy, state government, and/or Catholic social teaching
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks
• Commitment to the mission and values of the Catholic Church

Details

• Duration: September – December 2026
• Compensation: Unpaid; however, a stipend is available at the conclusion of the internship based on experience and performance.
• Academic Credit: MCC is happy to sign off on internship hours for college credit in coordination with your academic institution.

How to Apply

Please submit a resume, cover letter, writing sample, and references to [email protected] with the subject line “Fall 2026 Intern Application.” Position open until filled. Please, no phone calls.

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