Chaplaincy Internship

Seafarers’ Friend is a regional non-profit organization providing physical, social, emotional, and spiritual support to seafarers arriving in New England ports. A grant from the ITF Seafarers’ Trust has allowed Seafarers’ Friend to offer a seafarers’ welfare internship at its Portland Maine office in summer 2025. Support will be for a 3 month internship (normally, June – August). This internship is offered through and in conjunction with the North American Maritime Ministry Association (NAMMA). Upon successful completion of this internship, a full time position will be offered.

The intern will have the opportunity to participate in all aspects of active maritime ministry and nonprofit management within the Seafarers’ Friend organization. This includes but is not limited to: interacting with international seafarers in the field via ship visits and within the Portland Seafarer Center; working closely with Seafarers’ Friend staff, volunteers, interns, affiliate partners, and allies in the greater Portland community; and carrying out the daily operations of an historically rich, faith-based nonprofit organization. Interns will also participate in educational and professional pursuits to inform their vocational discernment and holistic growth, through in-person support and supervision as well as online training facilitated by NAMMA.