Social Justice Fellowship

You're searching for work that aligns with your convictions, a community that sustains you, and faith that drives justice. You'll find belonging and purpose through the Sojourners Fellowship Program in Washington, D.C.

In a transformative year-long experience, up to six individuals live in intentional Christian community while working full-time at Sojourners, a leading media and advocacy organization. This program has been going strong for 40 years, and its alumni have gone on to make a lasting impact in their communities and beyond in a wide variety of professions.

Spend your weekdays in hands-on roles at Sojourners' D.C. office, building both professional expertise and meaningful relationships. The available positions include:

• Online Editorial Assistant
• Advancement Assistant
• Circulation and Marketing Assistant
• Policy and Action Assistant
• Communications and Social Media Assistant

Through seminars, on-the-job training, and direct involvement in Sojourners' mission, you ll develop transferable skills while contributing to work that makes a difference.

Fellows live in a shared house, where common meals, house meetings, and spiritual exploration create deep community. Participants come from diverse Christian traditions, and together you ll navigate the intersection of faith, vocation, and justice work.

All basic needs are covered, including:

• Furnished private bedroom in shared house
• All living expenses (food, local transportation)
• Health insurance
• Monthly stipend ($700)
• 20 days vacation, up to 12 days sick/personal leave, 12 holidays
• Cell phone reimbursement

Many fellows are recent college graduates ready to put their social justice convictions into practice. Others are at career crossroads, exploring new possibilities. What unites them is a desire to align their work with their values.

We re committed to diversity, inclusion, and belonging. Individuals from all Christian expressions and backgrounds, people of color, and LGBTQ+ identities are vital to the movement and especially encouraged to apply.

• 21 years or older
• Work authorization in the United States
• Social Security number
• Ability to work on-site in Washington, D.C. office at least 2 days per week
• Final date to receive applications: March 9, 2026
• Program Dates: August 22, 2026 to August 1, 2027

Sojourners is a Christian organization dedicated to social justice, peace, and faith-driven activism. Through nonprofit journalism, digital media, advocacy, education, and grassroots mobilization, we strengthen movements for human rights, dignity, and justice—racial, gender, economic, and environmental. Rooted in Jesus’ teachings and the vision of the Beloved Community, we seek to replace fear and division with a vision that uplifts the vulnerable, promotes the common good, and enables all communities to thrive.

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