The Pluralism Project at Harvard UniversitySummer 2013 Internships & Opportunities
Below please find a listing of internship opportunities for Summer 2013. For more information about a particular organization or program, please contact the sponsoring organization directly.
If your organization or research program would like to have your available internships considered for posting on this page, please send an e-mail to and include the 1) Name of the Organization, 2) Location, 3) Website, 3) Brief Description, 4) Brief Instructions to Applicants, and 5) Relevant Dates and Deadlines for Applications.
Summer Research Internships at the Pluralism Project
The Pluralism Project is seeking applications for research internship positions for summer 2013. Interns will conduct research on the growing religious diversity of cities across the United States. This “hometown research” opportunity can be conducted wherever applicants are located and will include field visits to religious centers, ethnographic interviews, and weekly intern cohort meetings via Skype. Research projects may be published in the forthcoming online version of the Pluralism Project’s On Common Ground: World Religions in America. Applications are sought from current undergraduate and graduate students with excellent writing and oral communication skills. Experience in conducting ethnographic field research a plus but not required. Interest in (and respect for) diverse religious communities is a must. Internships are unpaid, although we are happy to work with candidates to secure academic credit or internship compensation through their home institution. Please send a letter of interest and a current resume/CV to , attn: Whittney Barth, Assistant Director. Application deadline is April 23rd, although decisions will be made on a rolling basis. Internship start and completion dates are flexible and will be determined in consultation with the cohort, generally late May through early August.
Since 1991 the Pluralism Project at Harvard University, under the direction of Dr. Diana Eck, has been researching the changing religious landscape of America. The Pluralism Project's mission to help Americans engage with the realities of religious diversity through research, outreach, and the active dissemination of resources. Learn more at pluralism.org.
Atheism/Humanism
American Humanist Association
Location: Washington DC
Website: www.americanhumanist.org/AHA/Internships
Description: An internship at the AHA will provide an opportunity to support the organization's current work: advancing humanist values and progressive issue advocacy, focusing on church-state separation, civil liberties, reproductive freedom, human rights, and equality. Internships are available in four target areas: communications/advocacy, editorial, field, and legal.
Applicants: Applicants should have a background or strong interest in one or more of the four areas. They should be enthusiastic, organized, self-motivated, and reliable, and have an interest in humanism and progressive issues. Interns' work schedules can range from part-time to full-time. Internships are unpaid.
Application dates and deadlines: The American Humanist Association has internships available year-round for students, recent grads, and volunteers in Washington, DC. Application deadlines open.
Foundation Beyond Belief
Location: Virtual
Website: foundationbeyondbelief.org/positions
Description: Foundation Beyond Belief seeks a highly motivated writer/editor to serve as the organization’s communications coordinator. Responsibilities include: preparation of a weekly e-newsletter; write for the Foundation blog and managing post assignments; recruit guest bloggers; coordinate media strategy with social media coordinator; oversee creation and distribution of written materials such as brochures, visual marketing, and the annual report; develop/maintain FBB writing standards and style guidelines; supervise communications intern.
Applicants: Desirable traits include: clear and well-demonstrated written communication skills, experience in public writing, self-discipline, self-direction, reliability, high personal motivation and perseverance, enthusiasm for and commitment to the Foundation's mission and approach, demonstrated familiarity/involvement with freethought community.
Application dates and deadlines: Available immediately. Application deadline: February 15, 2013.
Secular Student Alliance (SSA)
Location: Columbus, OH
Website: www.secularstudents.org/jobs#ssasummerintern
Description: Secular Student Alliance seeks three full-time summer interns: one graphic design intern, one writing/resource development intern, and one communications intern. These internships are paid positions, each ten weeks long, based in our office in Columbus, OH. The internships are 40 hrs/week at $8/hr and will take place during normal business hours except where otherwise noted. Interns are responsible for arranging their own housing while completing the internship. We can be flexible in terms of time and compensation to meet academic requirements if the internship is to be performed for academic credit. On a case-by-case basis, some work may be able to be done via telecommuting.
Applicants: Each internship is available for qualified candidates, including relevant degree path and professional experience.
Application dates and deadlines: The design internship must start no later than May 20. The writing/resource development and communications internship dates are flexible between mid May and early September. Application deadline: February 17, 2013.
Secular Coalition for America (SCA)
Location: Washington DC
Website: secular.org/careers
Description: The Secular Coalition for America is pleased to offer two unpaid internship positions for summer 2013. The internship will provide activities and opportunities to learn about, assist with, and work with the four main areas of our office: lobbying and advocacy, grassroots and outreach, development and fundraising, and media relations and social media networking.
Applicants: The Secular Coalition for America is seeking highly motivated undergraduate junior- or senior-level students with a demonstrated interest in our mission to increase the visibility of and respect for nontheistic viewpoints in the United States, and to protect and strengthen the secular character of our government as the best guarantee of freedom for all. Occasional weekend and evening hours may be expected. Transportation costs to and from Washington, D.C. will not be provided.
Application dates and deadlines: The internship will be a 12-week program and will run from Tuesday, May 28, 2013, through Friday, August 16, 2012; work hours will generally be Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Application deadline: March 1, 2013.
Bahá’í
Baha'i International Community at the United Nations
Location: New York City
Website: www.bic.org/who-we-are/call-interns
Description: The Baha'i International Community’s United Nations Office offers internships throughout the year. Interns are selected to work in one or more of the following areas: human rights, gender equality, social development, sustainable development, and website development. The work is carried out under the guidance of the Senior Researcher and/or one of our Representatives to the United Nations. Interns may be asked to assist with: conducting background research to inform the Office’s policy and programmatic work; attending and briefing staff on relevant meetings at the UN and in the NGO community; preparation of contributions to UN Commissions and major events; representatives’ work on NGO Committees; translating and editing documents; developing website content; and some administrative tasks. Internships also available in areas of disaster relief and research/writing.
Applicants: The Baha'i International Community’s United Nations Office in New York is looking for an undergraduate or graduate intern for these positions. Internships can be completed on a full-time or part-time basis depending on the project and the availability of the candidate. While we are not able to provide financial remuneration, candidates with visas permitting them to work in the United States receive a lunch stipend and reimbursement for commuting expenses.
Application dates and deadlines: Available all year round. Application deadlines open.
National Spiritual Assembly and Baha'i Schools
Location: Bosch, Green Acre and Louhelen Bahá’í schools in Santa Cruz CA, Davidson MI, and Eliot ME respectively
Website: www.bahai.us/2012/08/03/gain-practical-work-experience-and-serve-the-faith/
Description: The National Spiritual Assembly embraces the youth of the American Bahá’í community and delights in the growing number of young believers investing in the transforming power of Bahá’u’lláh’s Revelation. To show its appreciation, an internship program just for you has been initiated! This program will provide you with the opportunity to serve at a Bahá’í school AND have a hands-on, capacity-building experience. It is designed to allow you space to research and practice application of spiritual principles to vocational endeavors, assist you in elevating your personal skills and prepare you to contribute to the world-wide effort to infuse all walks of life with the harmonizing influence of spiritual insight. Responsibilities include: shadow school staff serving in an area that may be related to your field of study, such as, hotel management, food service, education, business and finance, IT support, etc; work on major projects for the school related to your area of study and/or conduct your own research projects, applying the Teachings of the Bahá’í Faith to your profession; serve as on-site registrar or bookstore coordinator; practice consultation and offer suggestions for implementation to the school administrators, etc.
Applicants: Interns will serve at their respective Bahá’í school for one full year and each school has an opening for two interns per year. The National Assembly will provide you with room and board along with a bi-weekly stipend. Each school offers a living experience within a distinctive Bahá’í environment and opportunities to connect with a diverse number of staff, guests and presenters. Qualifications include: a college degree, availability to commit to one full year of service, an understanding of the Bahá’í teachings and principles and of the current Plan, demonstrated ability to serve as a model of Bahá’í standards and to apply principles of service; ability to communicate effectively with a voice of encouragement, optimism and enthusiasm; ability to apply spiritual principles to problem solving; ability to self-start and collaborate effectively with others.
Application dates and deadlines: Available immediately. Application deadlines open.
Christianity
Church World Service - Resettlement Support Center (RSC)
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Website: www.cwsglobal.org/internships/rsc-africa-internship-program.html
Description: The Resettlement Support Center (RSC) Africa operates the US refugee resettlement program in Sub-Saharan Africa through a Cooperative Agreement with the Department of State/Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration. RSC Africa is responsible for the preparation of refugee case files for adjudication by Citizenship and Immigration Services (CIS) officers, as well as the out-processing and cultural orientation of all approved cases. RSC is administered by the Church World Service/Immigration and Refugee Program (CWS/IRP) and is based in Nairobi, Kenya. There are seven internships available: early childhood development, ESL, IT, predictive analysis, publications, and special needs pedagogy. RSC does not provide airfare or travel assistance but does provide a small living stipend for interns selected from outside of Kenya. Interns selected from within Kenya receive a small transportation allowance.
Applicants: Each internship is available for qualified candidates, including relevant degree path and professional experience.
Application dates and deadline: Available between May 15th and August 31, 2013. Deadline: March 1, 2013.
Sojourners
Location: Washington DC
Website: sojo.net/about-us/internships
Description: Sojourners strives to provide an internship program of Christian discipleship, with a focus on life and faith, prayer and formation, and work and mission. Sojourners is a connecting point for Christians nationally and internationally. We examine pressing moral, political, social, and economic issues in a spiritual, theological, and action-oriented context. We encourage people to think about the gospel implications of the issues society faces and, by bringing them to light in the context of faith, to set forth and encourage a vision for the future that is just and sustainable for the earth and its people. Lectionary reflections and columns nurture spiritual growth; editorials provide political analysis; and book, film, and music reviews critique popular culture.
Applicants: Sojourners Internship Program is open to anyone 21 years or older who is single or married without dependents (you must have a Social Security number). We seek each year to have as much age, gender, class, race, and denominational diversity as possible. Sojourners interns provide new energy, enthusiasm, and vitality to our life together.
Application dates and deadlines: Room, board, health insurance, city transportation, and a $100 monthly stipend for clothing, travel, and recreation are provided. Sojourners interns commit themselves to one year of service, starting in early September and ending in mid-August the following year. We hope that our internship program will be a life-changing experience and that growth during the year will influence interns' future work and life choices. Application deadline open.
Hinduism
Hindu American Foundation
Location: Washington DC
Website: www.hafsite.org/?q=about/volunteer_opportunities
Description: Our nationwide volunteers are crucial to the success of the organization as there is tremendous amount of work to accomplish with limited resources. Volunteer opportunities available: HAF host, regional membership coordinator, call center volunteer, legal advisory team volunteer, database compilation assistant, media writer, outreach representative, project manager, grant writer, and campus coordinator.
Applicants: Each internship is available for qualified candidates, including relevant degree path and professional experience.
Application dates and deadlines: Available all year. Application deadlines open.
Interfaith
9/11 Unity Walk
Location: Washington, D.C.
Website: 911unitywalk.org
Description: 9/11 Unity Walk seeks interns to be actively involved in all aspects of planning this September, 8th, 2013 Annual Unity Walk, along Embassy Row, in Washington, D.C. Students & professionals interested in non-profit communications, advertising, branding, direct marketing, publicity, and public relations are encouraged to apply. Interested individuals should send cover letter, resume and two professional references to Meghan Mulvenna at . Specific responsibilities include:
- Draft copy for press releases, website content, program flyers and blogs.
- Promote 911 Unity Walk mission and service programs through its social media accounts such as Twitter and Facebook.
- Use graphic design to assist in marketing strategies and program outreach.
- Occasionally participate in community events & businesses to promote mission and programs and outreach.
Applicants: Have a passion for interfaith relations and cultural diversity; have strong writing, communication, and interpersonal skills.
American Medical Association Ethics Group Internship
Location: Chicago
Website: www.ama-assn.org/ama/pub/physician-resources/medical-ethics/ethics-group-internship-program.page
Description: Interns provide support for ongoing projects and initiatives in the Ethics Group. Interns are asked to conduct research on a wide variety of medical ethics issues which contribute to the formation of AMA ethics policy and other research projects related to the Code of Medical Ethics. Work may include researching legal, medical, or ethics literature and other resources; organizing and summarizing research material; and handling telephone inquiries or written correspondence. Interns also have the opportunity to attend faculty seminars and interact with a diverse range of professionals working in bioethics at a professional medical association. Past interns have obtained positions in private health law firms, health care consulting firms, and health related graduate programs.
Applicants: Program specifications reguire candidates be enrolled in academic course work, receiving academic credit, at the time they serve as an intern. The Ethics Group recruits undergraduate and graduate student interns to work at the AMA Headquarters in Chicago on an ongoing basis for summer, fall, and winter/spring semesters. Internships are unpaid but participants will receive course credit for their work in accordance with the requirements of their academic program. Past interns have typically been law students, medical students, and undergraduates with an interest in bioethics, philosophy, religion, biology, or other life sciences.
Application dates and deadlines: Summer internships run early May through mid-August. Application deadline: end of February 2013.
Cooperative Metropolitan Ministries - Interfaith Youth Initiative
Location: Boston
Website: www.coopmet.org/IFYI.html
Description: IFYI is a transformational program for the high school youth and college age students who participate, and also for adults who serve as mentors! Coming together as an interfaith group for eight days June 25 - July 2 holds many blessings and challenges as youth and staff participants work to live together harmoniously in a world of infinite differences. The IFYI experience is not only a transformational one, but also an intense one! As staff, be prepared for eight intense days of service to the youth participants of this program. Though we incorporate staff reflection into IFYI in order to make the experience valuable for mentors, know from the onset that staffs are “on” for most of the 8-day experience. The IFYI experience is one of “immersion” into the world of youth work, interfaith dialogue, service, and peacemaking. Being an IFYI mentor is not for the faint of heart, but for those who have a heart for youth work, and for interfaith collaboration!
Applicants: IFYI staff mentorship positions available for qualified candidates, including relevant degree path and professional experience.
Application dates and deadlines: Available June 25 - July 2. Application deadline: March 1.
Human Rights Campaign (HRC)
Location: Washington DC
Website: www.hrc.org/the-hrc-story/available-interships
Description: Find your role in one of 25 program areas, ranging from political to development, communications to education. Gain valuable professional skills while developing your voice as an LGBT advocate and leader. Play an active role in the nation’s largest LGBT equality organization. Connect with some of the foremost LGBT and allied leaders through educational brown bag seminars and other events. Internships available in 25 program areas, including diversity, Jewish workplace equality, religion and faith, and youth and campus outreach.
Applicants: Each internship is available for qualified candidates, including relevant degree path and professional experience.
Application dates and deadlines: We offer Fall, Spring and Summer internships. Each of these three internship semesters corresponds to the most widely-used academic calendar for college and university students. Please note that these dates are guidelines; interns and their respective supervisors will work to set a mutually acceptable start and end date. Application deadline: February 2013.
Interfaith Alliance
Location: Washington DC
Website: www.interfaithalliance.org/about/jobs-and-internships/intern-opportunities
Description: Interfaith Alliance offers key internship positions in three target areas: public policy, development, and field work. Public policy interns research core issues and update website information, create policy pages and spreadsheets, attend policy meetings with affiliate organizations, assist with ongoing policy projects and initiatives, and comment on relevant news for regular blog entries. Development interns assist in outreach and logistics planning for major fundraising events, conduct research on prospective individual, corporate, and foundation donors, write letters to donors in response to their questions about our issue positions; develop promotional materials for donor outreach, and write and edit mailings that will reach thousands of members. Field/Organizing interns assist in maintaining contact with local Interfaith Alliances across the country, which includes maintaining records that relate to events and activities, research and develop resources for activist use, assist with coordination of LEADD (high school leadership program), and comment on relevant news for regular blog entries.
Applicants: All qualifications must include strong interpersonal, writing, and computer skills; the ability to manage multiple tasks and take initiative; and, a significant degree of organization. While most applicants demonstrate an on-going interest in pursing collegiate studies in issues concerning religion and public policy, Interfaith Alliance also encourages those studying non-profit management and marketing. There are no restrictions. Available for both graduate and undergraduate students.
Application dates and deadline: Available in fall, spring, and summer. Application deadlines open.
Interfaith Center of New York
Location: New York City
Website: www.icny.org
Description: This part-time internship is for a highly motivated and organized individual with strong outreach skills to assist in the research, outreach and implementation phases of an innovative program that is developing partnerships between Catholic and Muslim social service providers. The Catholic and Muslim Social Service Project will develop ongoing relationships between Muslim social service providers and Catholic Charities through shared projects that serve both groups. Muslims and Catholics will learn about each others’ faiths and how to work together while servicing the needs of their communities. The program operates in Manhattan, Bronx, and Staten Island. Responsibilities include: Conduct outreach to Muslim and Catholic partners, religious leaders and social service providers through phone calls, emails, and/or meetings; maintain database of contacts and notes about outreach and meetings; assist in development of partnerships through event planning and execution; assist in monitoring and tracking the implementation of projects designed by partners; and assist with program reporting.
Applicants: The ideal candidate is a graduate student who is interested or focused on religious studies, or interfaith studies. Graduate students with demonstrated relevant interests or prior work experience who may be currently studying fields other than religion, and advanced undergraduates will also be considered for the position. Qualifications include: Academic study and/or professional experience working with Catholic or Muslim communities; clear and effective writing and communication skills; computer proficiency; ability to work independently; strong administrative and general office skills; graduate student preferred; undergraduate juniors and seniors with exceptional academic, outreach and communication skills will also be considered.
Application dates and deadline: Available immediately. Application deadline open.
North American Interfaith Network (NAIN)
Location: Toronto, Canada
Website: nain.org/connect/young/
Description: The North American Interfaith Network (NAIN) offers a unique opportunity to include younger representatives (ages 16-35) in a valuable interfaith encounter during the 2013 NAINConnect in Toronto, ON, Canada. This scholarship recognizes young adults across the continent who are actively engaged in important work at the high school, college, graduate, and professional level.
If you are passionate about interfaith work, we welcome your energy and enthusiasm and encourage you to apply! You do not need to be part of a NAIN member organization to apply. Recipients are selected by the NAIN Young Adult Committee, according to the directives of the NAIN Board of Directors. See below for complete information about the application process and requirements.
This year, NAIN offers two scholarship opportunities:
- The Young Adult Scholarship provides a stipend of $500 to cover the cost of attending the Connect.
- The Local Toronto Area Scholarship is designed for applicants from the Toronto area. It provides a reduced stipend of $250.
Scholarship recipients will receive:
- A stipend to help cover the cost of registration, travel, housing, and meals at the Connect taking place in Toronto, Canada - August 11-14, 2013.
- A reduced registration fee.
- The option of sharing a room with another scholarship recipient.
Scholarship recipients are required to:
- Be actively engaged at the NAINConnect, attending the majority of the programming.
- Speak on a panel or participate in a workshop at some point during the Connect. More information will be provided to selected scholarship recipients.
Application dates and deadlines: April 15, 2013 at 11:59 PM PST.
Project Interfaith
Location: Omaha
Website: projectinterfaith.org/page/communications-internship
Description: Project Interfaith a non-profit dedicated to growing understanding, respect and relationship among people of all faiths, beliefs and cultures is searching for a motivated individual to help expand our communications efforts to meet our increasing communications needs. This position is for someone interested in learning all aspects of media, social networking and outreach for a non-profit organization. Tasks will focus on building our social media, website and outreach efforts, which in turn will build a strong base of different types of supporters including members, students, donors, watchers, supporters and champions within the community.
Applicants: Students interested in non-profit communications, advertising, branding, direct marketing, promotion, publicity and public relations are encouraged to apply. Professionals who are looking for more experience in this field or are interested in a career change are also welcome to apply. Successful candidates: share a passion for interfaith relations and religious and cultural diversity; are highly self directed, motivated and proactive; are organized and thorough; are dependable; demonstrate strong writing, communication and interpersonal skills; are able to communicate with a diverse community.; aan be a supportive member of a team in a dynamic, growing office environment; are flexible, resourceful and creative problem solvers; have a working knowledge of website development/maintenance such as Drupal; have a working knowledge of social networking sites such as Twitter, Facebook, and Blogger; are proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; are knowledgeable with excel and good at collecting/ tracking data; have a proven track record of meeting deadlines, prioritizing multiple tasks, and resourcefulness (this is a making lemonade out of lemons place); and are able to provide creative input and suggestions.
Application dates and deadline: This internship requires a minimum of 20 hours per week for a four-month period. The first four-month internship is an unpaid position but should the intern be invited to stay on for a second four-month internship, the position would then receive a stipend. Further interns will leave with skills, experience and knowledge that will make them more competitive when looking for future employment. Application deadline open.
Stony Point Community of Living Traditions Young Adult Summer Institute Program
Location: Stony Point Community of Living Traditions, Stony Point NY
Website: www.stonypointcenter.org/multifaith-community/clt-involvement/flgs#.URqtZ4WkBGE
Description: At Stony Point Institute we are dedicated to walking the road of social transformation by placing relationship and community at the center of our social justice program. We are offering a rich opportunity to live in community with peers from different faiths. Together we will study the wisdom of the three Abrahamic traditions and develop practices for faith-based personal and social transformation as we strengthen our relationship to the earth. The Stony Point Institute is a summer residential program dedicated to creating community based on listening, learning and living together. Students will live communally in a large residence with several separate bedrooms for women and men. Most weekday mornings, students will work together in the Stony Point vegetable gardens growing their relationship to the land. Additional projects include sacred text study, social change practices, and intentional living.
Applicants: The Stony Point Summer Institute is seeking Jewish, Christian and Muslim young adults, ages 19-29, who are grounded in their tradition and who have a passion for multi-faith social activism and civic engagement. There is no cost to participating in the Summer Institute other than travel to attend. For those who who are selected to participate in the Institute, scholarships to help with that participation will be made available on the basis of need.
Application dates and deadlines: Available June 3 – July 7, 2013. Application deadline: February 15, 2013.
Sunshine State Interfaith Power & Light*
Location: Gainesville FL and St. Petersburg FL
Website: sunshinestateipl.org/?p=316
Description: We are a state wide (charitable/not for profit) interfaith organization with the mission to mobilize faith communities to address the climate crisis and to practice Care of Creation in Florida. SSIPL focuses on communication, education, action, and advocacy to facilitate faith communities living our their own traditions of caring for the Earth. Are you interested in a Summer internship with Sunshine State? We have divisions in Gainesville, Orlando and St. Petersburg that could use your help creating a greater linkage between faith and ecology. Internships available in: administrative assistance, advocacy and organizing, graphic design, and fundraising.
Applicants: Theology, natural science and ecology majors, not for profit business administration; eeb site design/maintenance; data base management – Blackbaud Sphere; working knowledge of MS Excel, Word; Publisher, Outlook; Apple programs; teaching curriculum to faith based groups; community organizing; etc. Many colleges offer course credit for our internships. We are willing to work with your professors to make this time count toward your academic and professional development.
Application dates and deadlines: Start Date: End of Spring Semester 2013. End Date: Beginning of Fall Semester 2013. Virtual internships available. Application deadline open.
* Similar internships available at other state IPL organizations.
United States Commission on International Religious Freedom
Location: Washington DC
Website: www.uscirf.gov/about-uscirf/employment-internships.html
Description: The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom was created by the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998 to monitor the status of freedom of thought, conscience, and religion or belief abroad, as defined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and related international instruments, and to give independent policy recommendations to the President, Secretary of State, and Congress. Internships available: communications, government relations, policy, legal, and administrative.
Applicants: Only currently enrolled students are eligible for internships with USCIRF. Most internships are part-time (20-30 hours) and all are unpaid. Course credit is available. Although the Commission does not provide housing or moving expenses, it does offer transportation stipends up to a maximum of $125 per month.
Application dates and deadlines: Available June - August 2013. Application deadline: March 2013.
Institute for Women's Policy Research
Location: Washington DC
Website: www.iwpr.org/about/internships
Description: The Institute for Women’s Policy Research (IWPR) conducts rigorous research and disseminates its findings to address the needs of women, promote public dialogue, and strengthen families, communities, and societies. IWPR is committed to assisting the professional development of students and graduates interested in economic justice for women. IWPR’s internship program is designed to provide participants with challenging work experiences under the guidance and supervision of researchers with extensive knowledge of women’s policy issues and social science research. Internships available in: research, communications and outreach, development, and accounting. Interns receive a stipend of $155 per week.
Applicants: Each internship is available for qualified applicants, including relevant degree path and professional experience. All IWPR interns must have good computer skills, excellent writing and communication skills, and an interest in women’s issues. Prior office experience is desirable, as interns are responsible for a certain amount of general office work, such as photocopying, answering phones, filing, and maintaining the library. IWPR is committed to diversity and encourages people of all ethnic, cultural, economic, and sexual orientations to apply.
Application dates and deadlines: Summer internships run for a period of 10 weeks, beginning in May or June and ending in July or August. Starting and ending dates are flexible. Application deadline: March 1, 2013.
Interfaith Worker Justice
Location: Chicago
Website: www.iwj.org/network/students
Description: Interfaith Worker Justice, a network of people of faith that calls upon our religious values in order to educate, organize, and mobilize the religious community in the United States on issues and campaigns that will improve wages, benefits and conditions for workers, and give voice to workers, especially low‐wage workers. We partner closely with leaders in the labor movement as well as labor‐friendly community organizations. We welcome people of good will from every faith tradition who are committed to proclaiming the dignity of every working person and securing the well‐being of all working people. IWJ interns will provide general support to our workers’ rights campaigns, helping mobilize religious leaders and faith‐based activists for timely actions to help janitors, hotel workers, farm workers, and security guards. This work will take the form of making phone calls, crafting emails or literature, engaging in one on one meetings with community and religious leaders, meeting with local union representatives, organizing events and attending meetings as a member of Interfaith Worker Justice. The intern will be supervised directly by an organizer on site as well as receive support and coaching from a IJW’s National staff member.
Applicants: The student must be a person of faith or interested in working closely and respectfully with persons of faith. Familiarity and comfort with religious practices outside of one’s tradition is essential. We desire a student who is well‐versed in politics, history, and economics and is capable of interpreting public affairs theologically. No prior experience in community organizing is preferred but not required. Familiarity with the history of the U.S. labor movement is recommended but by no means required. The student must show strong interest in forging an understanding of social and economic justice from a theological perspective and in learning to analyze economic and political realities as viewed through the lens of faith. The student must have an inquisitive nature and an open curiosity about how religious practice informs and supports the direct action organizing we do. There is no qualifying “religious test,” nor expectation of orthodox to any particular tradition.
Application dates and deadlines: Available June 10, 2012- August 9, 2013 (includes June 10-June 14 training and August 7 -9 debrief in Chicago). Application deadline: March 30, 2013.
People for the American Way
Location: Washington DC, New York City, Florida
Website: www.pfaw.org/about-us/employment-internship-and-volunteer-opportunities
Description: People For the American Way is a nationwide advocacy organization that mobilizes its members and activists to fight for public policies that reflect the values of freedom, fairness, and equal opportunity; to champion constitutional protections and civil rights; to hold public officials accountable to those standards; and to promote strong democratic institutions, including a federal judiciary that upholds individual rights. The affiliated People For the American Way Foundation conducts research, legal, and education work on behalf of First Amendment freedoms and democratic values; monitors, exposes, and challenges the Religious Right movement and its political allies; identifies, trains, and supports the next generation of progressive leaders through its Young People For youth leadership programs and its Young Elected Officials Network; and carries out nonpartisan voter education, registration, civic participation, and election protection activities. Internships available in: public policy, advanced leadership training, African-American religious affairs, communications, development, and web.
Applicants: Each internship is available for qualified applicants, including relevant degree path and professional experience.
Application dates and deadlines: Available on a rolling basis. Application deadline open.
Religions for Peace
Location: New York City
Website: www.religionsforpeace.org/opportunities/employment.html
Description: Religions for Peace is the world's largest and most representative multi-religious coalition advancing common action among the religious communities for peace. Headquartered in New York and accredited to the United Nations, Religions for Peace works through more than seventy inter-religious councils and groups, networks of religious youth and women of faith, and a World Council of religious leaders comprising the world’s largest and most representative coalition of religious communities. Religions for Peace creates effective multi-religious partnerships to transform violent conflict, eradicate poverty, promote just and harmonious societies, and protect the earth. The Internship Program provides important practical work experience to those interested in gaining experience in multi-faith common action for peace. The internship is intended to provide students with experience in an international and non-governmental organization setting. Our proximity to the United Nations Secretariat offer unparallel opportunities for students to attend lectures, panels, and roundtables as appropriate. Internships available in programming, research, development, and other areas.
Applicants: Internships are primarily for students at graduate level and those with undergraduate degrees but just beginning careers.
Application dates and deadlines: Available on a rolling basis. Application deadline open.
Tanenbaum Center for Interreligious Understanding
Location: New York City
Website: https://www.tanenbaum.org/careers
Description: The Tanenbaum Center for Interreligious Understanding promotes mutual respect with practical programs that bridge religious difference and combat prejudice in areas of armed conflict, schools, workplaces, and health care settings. Tanenbaum confronts religious ignorance and violence head-on with results-oriented programs that reduce hatred and produce real change in the way people think and act. Internships are offered in education, health care, and workplace diversity.
Applicants: Each internship is available for qualified applicants, including relevant degree path and professional experience.
Application dates and deadlines: Available on a rolling basis. Application deadline open.
Judaism
Bend the Arc
Location: Southern California, the Bay Area
Website: bendthearc.us/jobs
Description: Bend the Arc offers two internship positions: one in Southern California and one in the Bay Area. We offer a unique and vibrant learning environment with a knowledgeable and friendly staff. Tasks may include planning and attending community meetings, event planning, research, outreach and base-building, and data-entry. While some tasks will be administrative, we aim to balance our current project needs with your interests. Possible areas of focus may include food justice, criminal justice reform, economic inequality, Jewish underpinnings of social justice work, LGBT rights, fundraising and more.
Applicants: An internship with Bend the Arc is a great opportunity for anyone interested in social justice, Jewish tradition, and the nexus of the two. We seek creative, committed, organized, and energetic self-starters. Writing and verbal communication skills highly desired. School credit may be available.
Application dates and deadline: Available in fall, spring, and summer. Application deadlines open.
The American Jewish Committee - Helen and Martin Kimmel Internship Program
Location: Boston, Los Angeles, New York, Washington DC, and Dallas
Website: www.ajc.org/site/c.ijITI2PHKoG/b.4845021/k.6B2B/The_Helen_and_Martin_Kimmel_Internship_Program.htm
Description: Interns have the unique opportunity to get an insider’s look at the work of AJC in areas such as diplomatic outreach, Israel advocacy, intergroup and interethnic relations, and public relations. Each city offers multiple internship areas: Development, international relations, and public policy (Los Angeles), communications and event planning (Boston), anti-Semitism, development, Russian Jewish affairs, youth outreach, environmental issues, human resources, and office management (New York), Asia Pacific affairs and diplomacy (Washington DC), PR and marketing (Dallas).
Applicants: College and graduate students are encouraged to apply for volunteer internships year-round at The American Jewish Committee. Each internship is available for qualified candidates, including relevant degree path and professional experience.
Application dates and deadline: Available in fall, spring, and summer. Application deadlines open.
Americans for Peace Now
Location: Washington DC
Website: www.peacenow.org/internships-for-spring-2013-and-summer-2013.html
Description: APN is seeking interns to work in our Washington, DC office for Spring 2013 and Summer 2013. Intern duties may include the following: Organizing events to reach out to interns at other organizations, tracking coverage of the peace process in Jewish and other major news outlets, conducting legislative research, utilizing new media tools to publicize APN's message, research and writing opportunities (based on experience), and assisting in administrative work.
Applicants: Are you passionate about achieving Middle East peace? Are you ready to take your activism to the next level? Are you a college student who is looking to get work experience? Qualifications include: strong written and communication skills; computer and internet research skills; knowledge of the Middle East and the Arab-Israeli relations; experience in film editing, graphic design, social media, or web development a plus. A special effort will be made to find projects for interns within their field of interest. Interns will be exposed to legislative strategy and the day-to-day workings of efforts to advance Middle East peace. Candidates who can commit to working at least 20 hours per week are preferred. This is an unpaid position.
Application dates and deadline: Available on a rolling basis. Application deadlines open.
AVODAH Jewish Service Corps
Location: Chicago, New Orleans, New York, Washington DC
Website: www.avodah.net
Description: You will work with some of the most effective non-profit organizations dealing with poverty in Chicago, New Orleans, New York City, and Washington, DC. These organizations all have a long-term commitment to working on urban poverty issues from a variety of different perspectives, including housing, healthcare, education, and hunger. Jobs range from direct service (case management, teaching, staffing medical clinics, etc.) to direct advocacy (legal services) to community organizing (for workers' rights, tenants' rights, etc.). While the issues and methods of our placements vary, each position is designed to allow you to work directly with the people served by the organization. AVODAH matches you with placements based on your interests and skills. While we can't guarantee a particular placement, we work hard to find you the right match.
Applicants: Each match incorporates relevant degree path and professional experience.
Application dates and deadline: AVODAH requires a firm year-long time commitment from all its participants. The program year starts in August and ends in August a year later. You must commit to the entire year in order to join the program. Application deadlines open, with interviews beginning in February and March.
Jewish Women International (JWI)
Location: Washington DC
Website: jwi.org/page.aspx?pid=299#prgintern
Description: JWI is offering internships in programming, development, marketing, magazine, finance, and administration. Most internships require work in the office 2-3 days per week.
Applicants: Each internship is available for qualified candidates, including relevant degree path and professional experience.
Application dates and deadline: JWI internships vary by focus area, mostly for fall and summer. Application deadlines open.
Project Interchange
Location: Israel
Website: projectinterchange.org/?page_id=566
Description: Project Interchange, a non-profit institute of the American Jewish Committee, develops and conducts educational seminars in Israel for current and emerging United States and international leaders. Participants include Parliamentarians, state officials, civic and business leaders, print and broadcast media, ethnic and religious leaders, university presidents and student leaders, and counter-terrorism and law enforcement experts. PI is offering internships in media relations, international programs, and United States programs.
Applicants: Candidates should be detail-oriented, demonstrate stellar written communication skills, enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, and be knowledgeable about international relations. This internship requires diligence and the ability to handle multiple projects. Experience updating/maintaining webpages strongly preferred. Each internship is available for qualified candidates, including relevant degree path and professional experience.
Application dates and deadline: Available on a rolling basis. Application deadlines open.
Reform Action Center (RAC) - Machon Kaplan Summer Social Action Internship
Location: Washington DC
Website: rac.org/confprog/machon/
Description: Based in Washington, D.C., it provides students with housing, a meaningful social justice internship, the opportunity to engage in academic study related to their internships, and a community of like-minded students with whom to share their experience. Students learn, through study and action, the interrelationship of Judaism and American democratic ideals, as well as the political interaction of the organized American Jewish community and the U.S. government.
Applicants: Machon Kaplan is an internship program for undergraduate students interested in Judaism and social justice.
Application dates and deadline: Available June 9 - July 21, 2013. Application deadline: February 1 2013, but still accepting applications.
Washington DC Jewish Community Center (DCJCC)
Location: Washington DC
Website: washingtondcjcc.org/jwork/internships.html
Description: DCJJ is offering internships in community service; theater; marketing and outreach for literature, music, and dance programs; marketing and development for the JCC membership program.
Applicants: Each internship is available for qualified candidates, including relevant degree path and professional experience.
Application dates and deadline: Available on a rolling basis. Application deadlines open.
Islam
American Islamic Congress (AIC)
Location: Washington DC
Website: www.aicongress.org/aboutaic/careers-and-internships/
Description: Are you interested in promoting civil rights, civic engagement, and interfaith understanding? Do you have experience in international relations, intercultural studies, or civil rights program management? AIC is always looking for passionate, qualified candidates to join its staff. AIC and Project Nur have a strong and long-standing internship program in the Washington, D.C. and Boston areas. Several of our student interns have gone one to become full-time staff at AIC or taken positions with non-profits, public policy institutions, and the U.S. government. Internships available in: communications, public relations, multimedia, and community center work.
Applicants: Each internship is available for qualified candidates, including relevant degree path and professional experience.
Application dates and deadline: Available on a rolling basis. Application deadlines open.
American Society for Muslim Advancement (ASMA)
Location: New York City
Website: asmasociety.org/internships/
Description: ASMA is a New York based nonprofit organization founded in 1997 to elevate the discourse on Islam and foster environments in which Muslims thrive. We are dedicated to strengthening an authentic expression of Islam based on cultural and religious harmony through interfaith collaboration, youth and women's empowerment, and arts and cultural exchange. The ASMA internship program provides young professionals with the opportunity to gain substantive work experience in a fast-paced, high-profile NGO. At the very start of their tenure with ASMA, interns will be given serious responsibilities, and immediately begin to participate in tasks that require collaborative efforts across the selected intern group as well as full-time employees. Internships are available in the Office of the Executive Director, through our Islamic Law program, Women's Islamic Initiative in Spirituality and Equality (WISE), and focus-areas of Media/Communications and Information Technology.
Applicants: The American Society for Muslim Advacement (ASMA) is currently offering internship opportunities for undergraduate, graduate students, and recently graduated students. Specific qualifications vary by position, but interns should be registered at an undergraduate institution, enrolled in a graduate program, or be a recent college graduate. Internships are offered at ASMA during the fall, spring, and summer semesters and last for roughly 10 weeks (though they can be extended further). Academic credit may be awarded only if an agreement has been made between the organizations and the intern's college or university. All interns are subject to the applicable ASMA organizational policies. All internships are unpaid.
Application dates and deadline: Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. However, it is suggested that applications be submitted no later than September 1st for the Fall Internship, January 13th for the Spring Internship, and April 15th for the Summer Internship.
The Council of Islamic Organizations of Greater Chicago
Location: Chicago, IL
Website: ciogc.org
Description: The Council of Islamic Organizations of Greater Chicago (the Council) is the unifying force that brings together a wonderfully diverse American Muslim community in the greater Chicago region, Northern Illinois, and now increasingly, all of Illinois! Through the Council, American Muslims from varying backgrounds and from across the region join hands to work on projects that positively impact the Muslim community and the broader Illinois and American communities as well. Over the years these projects included hunger alleviation through food drives, organizing for immigration reform, public policy advocacy in Springfield for “Charity without Fear”, taxi cab driver rights and civil liberties. From roundtables organized by the Department of Homeland Security to meetings with the Human Rights Commission in Chicago and from private discussions with Mayor Daley to Senator Durbin, the Council is an intelligent and strong voice for American Muslims advocating for the issues and concerns of the American Muslim community. Internships available in Youth Development, Communications, Crescent, Human Services, Advocacy, Philanthropy, Education, Media, Inter-faith, Refugee Services, Social Media, Website Development, Graphic Design, and Outreach, with interns selecting their top three target areas.
Applicants: Internships available to undergraduate and graduate students. Apply at ciogc.org/Intern/Intern_Questionnaire.php.
Application dates and deadlines: Application dates are flexible. Application deadline rolling
Council on American/Islamic Relations (CAIR)
Location: Washington DC
Website: www.cair.com/employment/internships.aspx
Description: At our headquarters on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., CAIR interns work closely with staff on substantive projects that lay the foundation for a fair and more inclusive America. Interns develop professional skills, gain insight into the societal impact of public service, and have the opportunity to work with different departments so they might holistically understand the daily operations of a nonprofit civil rights organization. Internships are currently available in our communications, community development, civil rights, government affairs, and Islamophobia departments. Students skilled in graphic design and information technology are also encouraged to apply.
Applicants: A candidate must be an undergraduate student, graduate student, or have graduated from college within a year of beginning the internship.
Application dates and deadline: Summer interns work a full-time schedule -- Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. with a lunch break. Internships are approximately 10 weeks long but can be longer depending on the intern's availability. Internships are offered throughout the year as well, and can be arranged to accommodate academic schedules based on the student's availability. Interns may receive academic credit if arrangements are made between CAIR and the intern's college or university. It is the student's responsibility to research the requirements, work with the supervising director to tailor the internship, and ensure that appropriate forms are completed if they wish to receive academic credits from their respective institutions. Application deadline: April 15, 2013.
Inner City Muslim Action Network (IMAN)
Location: Chicago
Website: www.imancentral.org/join/internships-2/
Description: IMAN seeks to train and cultivate dynamic and talented individuals who are committed to social change and service in the inner city. All interns receive ongoing mentorship and training throughout their program at IMAN. Your supervisor will oversee your work, help identify project goals, and support your professional development. Additionally, we offer a series of training for your continued education. You also have the opportunity to attend weekly staff and community meetings where you will be introduced to people and programs across the community to understand how IMAN is organizing and creating change.
Applicants: Positions are open to students currently enrolled in undergraduate and graduate studies or recent graduates.
Application dates and deadline: Available January - May (Winter/Spring), May - September (Summer), and September - December (Fall). Deadlines: Winter/Spring: January 8, Summer: June 18, Fall: August 24, 2013.
Islamic Society of North America (ISNA)
Location: Indianapolis and Washington DC
Website: www.isna.net/events/Special-Announcement/ISNA-Internship-Program.aspx
Description: Since 1995, ISNA has been offering internships to students across North America. Internship areas include: youth program development, interfaith relations, convention and conference planning, membership development and outreach, fundraising and endowment, and management.
Applicants: ISNA continues to offer internship opportunities to Muslims studying diverse subjects from colleges and universities across the United States. Applicants must have completed at least one year of college from an American university and be eligible to live and work in the United States. Interns must be available to assist with work during the ISNA Annual Convention.
Application dates and deadline: Available on a rolling basis. Application deadlines open.
Islam in the West Program, Harvard University
Location: Cambridge, MA
Website: http://cmes.hmdc.harvard.edu/research/iw
Description: The Islam in the West program is seeking two interns. An internship at The Islam in the West program will provide the opportunity to develop extensive research skills useful for graduate degree programs and future employers and the opportunity to work with the program’s international network of faculty and students. The research concerns the development of country profiles on Islam and governance. It will consist of building the most up to date information/knowledge on the situation of Islam in Syria, Libya, and Lebanon, by looking into: Islam and the Constitution, Islam and the Legal System, Islam and Political Parties, Islam and Transnational influences. (For more information see http://islamopediaonline.org/country-profiles)
Applicants: Applicants should have strong research skills, proficiency in Arabic, excellent written and oral communication skills; strong organizational skills; knowledge of current affairs with particular emphasis on the wider Islamic world. Preference given to graduate students and those individuals with interest or experience in the Islamic world in the Middle East and North Africa. To apply, send resume, and a one-page cover letter highlighting your qualifications, interests, educational background to .
Application dates and deadlines: for Summer, apply by April 22.
KARAMAH - Muslim Women Lawyers for Human Rights
Location: Washington DC
Website: karamah.org/careers/the-karamah-internship
Description: Our internship program is designed to give interns full access to the creative and administrative operations at KARAMAH. Interns will have the opportunity to be involved in every department of our organization, gaining valuable experience and skills in program development and execution, research development, fundraising, communications, and operations. While we do not assign interns to specific departments, applicants will be able to note the departments that interest them. In addition to becoming an integral part of departmental operations, interns will also be able to produce a long-term project that will benefit KARAMAH and also become a strong part of each intern’s personal portfolio of work. We have several exciting projects from which an intern can choose, or an intern may propose another project that is relevant to KARAMAH’S work. As part of our commitment to women’s rights, KARAMAH also works on issues such as domestic violence, custody rights, marriage, and divorce in the Muslim community. KARAMAH is contacted by women in need on a regular basis, and seeks to provide them with referrals to pro bono attorneys and other resources. Interns will have the opportunity to work on these family law issues. Tentative projects interns will work on include developing KARAMAH’S legal resource referral network both across the United States and internationally, and assisting with research on Comparative Islamic and American family law.
Applicants: Each internship is available for qualified candidates, including relevant degree path and professional experience.
Application dates and deadline: Available on a rolling basis. Application deadlines open.
MIIM Research Designs LL
Location: San Francisco, CA
Website: http://miimdesigns.com
Description: MIIM Designs is an award-winning architecture studio which merges research with the execution of art + architecture, bringing ideas together and celebrating diverse cultures. Our studio is comprised of architects, researchers and designers -- all trained in Islamic Theological Studies and Islamic Architecture and Islamic Art. Our studio, therefore, has a diversity of professional backgrounds, experience and perspectives that provides us the capability of engaging in a wide range of projects. Through our art installations and architectural designs, we aim to educate the world and to reveal the true meaning of architecture. In our studio, we are passionate about alleviating social, economical and design problems through creating ergonomic spaces that create happy clients. Offering internships in design and research areas.
Applicants: Design applicants: Entering final year of degree program with strong academic record from a top-tier university with excellent research background; expected degree in architecture, interior design, urban design, and graphic design; experience in marketing / communications a plus; advanced knowledge of AutoCAD, Rhino, Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator), MS Office (Excel, Powerpoint, Word); knowledge of and passion for contemporary architecture and art culture; excellent multi-tasking, communication and detailed organizational skills; dependability, professionalism and a positive attitude are a must.
Research applicants: academic training in Islamic Studies, or a related field, such as history, sociology, women’s studies, religious studies, among other disciplines; excellent written and verbal communication skills; exceptional research skills; strong interest in Islamic Studies and/or Islamic art and architecture; enthusiastic and self-motivated work style; working toward a B.A. or M.A. in Islamic Studies or a related field (M.A. preferred for Research Interns); a time commitment of at least 10 weeks; Arabic language skills recommended but not required.
Application dates and deadlines: Internship begins May 2013. Lasts 10 weeks. Applications available until filled.
Muslim Consultative Network
Location: New York City
Website: mcnny.org/volunteer/programming-internships/
Description: MCN is seeking dedicated interns to support the development and implementation of MCN’s programming, and its mission to empower NYC’s diverse Muslim community through dialogue, education, collaboration and social action. Currently, MCN programming focuses in three core initiatives areas: Civic Engagement and Community Education, Social Justice, and Cross-Cultural Engagement. Programming interns will play an integral role in all of MCN’s activities and have the opportunity to develop first-hand knowledge of project planning, implementation and evaluation. Responsibilities include: Liaise with the MCN Board as well as independently research appropriate workshop leaders/speakers for MCN programs and events; work with the Executive Director to coordinate program logistics and content; liaise with the Volunteer Coordinator Intern to recruit volunteers to provide support to MCN’s programs; liaise with the Communication Intern to advertise and make promotional material for MCN; survey and complete research to discover the needs, interests and priorities of groups MCN seeks to support; connect with key organizers to establish and explore programming partnerships; coordinate meetings with interfaith groups for potential projects and events.
Applicants: Currently enrolled in or recently completed university. MA applicants welcome. Experience coordinating or planning program activities. Proficient in MS Office, Facebook, Twitter and other social media. Previous experience in event coordination preferred but not required. Excellent written and oral communication skills; able to work independently or as part of a team. Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines. A commitment to social justice and interfaith dialogue.
Application dates and deadline: Available on a rolling basis. Application deadlines open.
Muslim Public Affairs Council (MPAC)
Location: Washington DC, Los Angeles
Website: www.mpac.org/programs/young-leaders-development/internships-fellowships.php#.URqUl4WkBGE
Description: Are you interested in working for the American Muslim community, understanding how policy gets shaped, and gaining experience in the non-profit sector? The Muslim Public Affairs Council offers year-round internship and fellowship opportunities in Washington, DC and Los Angeles, CA. MPAC interns and fellows gain hands-on education, experience and skills in media, community, and government relations. You won't just be filing, you'll get to use your creativity and initiative to enhance or even create effective projects that help fulfill our mission. We are looking for team players who are self-motivated and enjoy working hard.
Applicants: Part-time and full-time available. If you are a student, we will work with your school to receive academic credit or work study pay. We have flexible hours, including occasional weekend and evening availability.
Application dates and deadline: Available Summer 2013. Application deadline: April 8, 2013.
Washington Center and Center for Global Understanding
Location: Washington DC
Website: www.centerforglobalunderstanding.org/how_to_apply.php
Description: The Center for Global Understanding (CFGU) has partnered with The Washington Center (TWC) to administer our Washington D.C. internship program. There will be two stages to the application process for students who are interested in receiving the CFGU scholarship, which will satisfy both the TWC and CFGU application requirements. CFGU has developed a separate, more intimate program for underrepresented minorities, particularly Muslim students. This program includes a public affairs series bringing in well represented leaders from government agencies, private organizations, NGOs, non-profit & international organizations to meet with CFGU students.
Applicants: Underrepresented minorities and Muslim students encouraged to apply. Security clearance possibly required.
Application dates and deadline: Available Summer 2013. Application deadline: February 2013.
Paganism
Cauldron Farm
Location: Cauldron Farm, Hubbardston, MA
Website: www.cauldronfarm.com/
Description: Nestled in the shadow of Mount Wachusett in central Massachusetts, Cauldron Farm is an organic pagan-owned farm and homestead on 18 acres of densely wooded swamp. We (Raven, Bella, Josh, Julie, Elizabeth, and various and sundry other visitors/family/animals) run this place on very little money and a whole lot of love and faith. We keep goats, sheep, chickens, and rabbits. We experiment with alternative energy; and host retreats. We are activists for the transgender and intersex communities. We do handcrafts of various kinds, and make pagan prayer beads. Cauldron Farm hosts several retreats every year for various groups. We have a large ritual field out back with a laid stone labyrinth, a large fire pit, and primitive camping for around 80. Cauldron Farm is the centerpoint of the First Kingdom Church of Asphodel, an eclectic neo-pagan group that holds regular open ceremonies and rituals in central Massachusetts. We also run Asphodel Press, a publishing collective for small-market pagan books and religious devotionals.
Applicants: Cauldron Farm welcomes interns to live on the farm, help with chores and handcrafts, facilitate retreats and rituals, and work for Asphodel Press. The only limitations are the Cauldron Farm House Rules, available on the Cauldron Farm website.
Application dates and deadlines: Available on a rolling basis. Application deadline open.
Sikhism
Sikh American Legal Defense and Education Fund (SALDEF)
Location: Washington DC
Website: www.saldef.org/about-us/internships/
Description: The SALDEF Internship Program offers Sikh American youth rare opportunities for political advocacy and leadership development. The program educates students on issues of civil rights, public policy, and the legislative process. Students will gain practical experience in community organizing, research and writing, legal issues, political action, and educational outreach. Applicants will have the opportunity to be mentored by civil rights leaders and attend political events in the Nation’s Capital. Applicants will work on National issues of concern and develop critical project management and implementation skills. College credit for internship has also been arranged in the past. SALDEF is seeking interns in: legislation, communication, and public policy.
Applicants: The program is designed for Sikh American students, although students of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Applicant must exhibit: excellent writing/research skills, demonstrated academic achievement, computer skills, strong work ethic, and attention to detail. Applicants must have completed at least one year of undergraduate studies. Graduate Students are also welcome to apply.
Application dates and deadline: Internships are offered full-time (40 hours per week) with occasional weekend and evening commitments. Part-time programs also available (minimum 10 hours per week required). Available on a rolling basis. Application deadline open.