The Pluralism Project at Harvard University
2008 INTERNSHIPS AND FELLOWSHIPS
Pluralism Project
The Pluralism Project at Harvard University will not be offering internships during the summer of 2008. Students who will be in the greater Boston area may send a cover letter and resume to be considered for high-level, independent research opportunities related to our resource, World Religions in Boston.
Please send documents to Kathryn Lohre, assistant director, at klohre@fas.harvard.edu. Be sure to include your area of study and contact information for three references. Decisions will be made on a rolling basis.
We are also partnering with the Center for the Study of World Religions on their 2008 Greeley International Internship Program, see below.
Application deadline: March 14, 2008
Harvard Divinity School, Center for the Study of World Religions, Summer 2008 Greeley International Internship
“The Center for the Study of World Religions (CSWR) and Harvard Divinity School (HDS) are pleased to announce the inauguration of the Dana McLean Greeley International Internship for an HDS student interested in furthering interreligious understanding. The Greeley International Internship honors the Rev. Dana McLean Greeley, AB '31, STB '33, who believed that people of all backgrounds and faiths are deeply connected to one another and should work together for positive social change. Applications for this summer internship, for the period of July and August, 2008, will be accepted from HDS students who wish to intern with an organization outside of the United States dedicated to the promotion of interreligious understanding, peace, and social justice.” The Pluralism Project is a partner in this internship program.
For more information about possible international host organizations, please email smcgarry@hds.harvard.edu
Application deadline: February 29, 2008
Retrieved January 28, 2008 from http://www.hds.harvard.edu/cswr/grants/students.html
American Association for the Advancement of Science: Dialogue on Science, Ethics and Religion
"The American Association for the Advancement of Science, ‘Triple A-S’ (AAAS), is an international non-profit organization dedicated to advancing science around the world by serving as an educator, leader, spokesperson and professional association."
"The Program is seeking qualified undergraduate and graduate students (recent graduates also accepted). Duties vary depending on the expertise and experience of the individual. Activities of past interns have included researching topics important for science and religion, assisting with publications, and providing support for project activities. Efforts will be made to match the subject matter of the activities with the interests of the intern. All positions are located at the AAAS headquarters in Washington, DC."
Application deadline: March 14, 2008
Retrieved January 28, 2008 from http://www.aaas.org/spp/dser/01_About/01_Internship.shtml
American Humanist Association Internships
“The mission of the American Humanist Association is to be a clear, democratic voice for Humanism in the United States, to increase public awareness and acceptance of Humanism, to establish, protect and promote the position of Humanists in our society, and to develop and advance Humanist thought and action.”
“The American Humanist Association has two summer internships available, starting in mid-May to mid-June and continuing until mid-August to early September, for students, recent grads, and volunteers in Washington, DC. Interns will develop a more comprehensive understanding of how a progressive, national nonprofit organization works, while gaining valuable skills for the future. An internship at the AHA will provide an opportunity to support the organization's current work: advancing secular Humanist values and progressive issue advocacy, focusing on church-state separation, civil liberties, reproductive freedom, human rights, and equality. Interns will work in two overlapping areas, depending on skills and interests: PR and Communications, and Legal and Advocacy.”
No application deadline listed on website.
Retrieved January 28, 2008 from http://www.americanhumanist.org/about/internship.php
American Jewish Committee Goldman Fellowship
“The American Jewish Committee Goldman Fellowship Program is designed to develop future leaders in the areas of international and domestic politics, diplomacy, public relations, and management. This competitive Fellowship gives students the unique opportunity to work in offices throughout the world - from San Francisco to Geneva, Switzerland, and from New York to Melbourne, Australia.”
“Fellows work closely with supervisors in a mentor relationship to learn about strategy, advocacy, and the development and implementation of programming. Fellows may also spend part of their time developing an independent project with the AJC office to which they are assigned. Research and policy work span the range of AJC's interests - from international affairs and diplomacy to interethnic relations and non-profit management. Applicants are asked to select their preferred field(s) of interest from the following fields: Domestic and Legal Policy, International Policy and Diplomacy, Media Relations, Human Rights Advocacy, Global Jewish Affairs, Interreligious/Interethnic Relations, as well as any location preferences and AJC will seek to match requests with our needs. AJC Goldman Fellows receive $3,000 for the 9-week program plus major travel expenses.”
Application deadline: March 1, 2008
Retrieved January 28, 2008 from http://www.ajc.org/site/lookup.asp?c=ijITI2PHKoG&b=1144809
American Medical Association: Ethics Group Internship Program
"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."
"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."
Application deadlines: summer internship: February; fall internship: mid July
Retrieved January 28, 2008 from http://www.ama-assn.org/ama/pub/category/2618.html
Buddhist Peace Fellowship
“The mission of the Buddhist Peace Fellowship (BPF), founded in 1978, is to serve as a catalyst for socially engaged Buddhism. Our purpose is to help beings liberate themselves from the suffering that manifests in individuals, relationships, institutions, and social systems. BPF's programs, publications, and practice groups link Buddhist teachings of wisdom and compassion with progressive social change.”
BPF is currently seeking an Editorial Intern for Turning Wheel and an intern to work with the BPF Prison Project. For more information, email volunteers@bpf.org
Retrieved January 28, 2008 from http://www.bpf.org/html/get_involved/internship/internship.html
Hindu American Foundation: Volunteer Positions
“The Hindu American Foundation (HAF) is a human rights group whose purpose is to provide a voice for the 2 million strong Hindu American community. HAF interacts with and educates government, media, think tanks, academia and public fora about Hinduism and issues of concern to Hindus locally and globally. Promoting the Hindu and American ideals of understanding, tolerance and pluralism, HAF stands strong against hate, discrimination, defamation and terror.”
A variety of internships and volunteer positions, including political, marketing, media, and report writer positions, are available at http://www.hinduamericanfoundation.org/media_news_volunteers.htm
No application deadline listed on website. For more information, email volunteer@hafsite.org
Retrieved January 28, 2008 from http://www.hinduamericanfoundation.org/media_news_volunteers.htm
Human Rights Campaign: Religion and Faith Program Internship
“As the nation's largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender political organization, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) is dedicated to ending discrimination, securing equal rights and protecting the health and safety of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) Americans. With a 100-person national staff and over 600,000 members throughout the country, HRC lobbies the federal government on LGBT legislative and regulatory matters, advocates before the courts as an amicus curiae, participates in the judicial nominations process, leads and/or actively works on national civil rights coalitions, educates the public, participates in elections, engages communities of faith in a meaningful dialogue on LGBT issues, and works at the grassroots level on civil rights and political matters of national importance.”
“The Human Rights Campaign Religion and Faith Program’s mission is to change the conversation in this country about gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people and faith. HRC is standing alongside religious people who have been speaking out for GLBT equality. Our approach is twofold: (1) to amplify the voices of faith leaders who are willing to speak out for GLBT equality (2) to equip GLBT people of faith and our allies to use faith language in advocacy.”
Application deadline: April 7, 2008
Retrieved January 28, 2008 from http://www.hrc.org/about_us/5600.htm
Institute for Women’s Policy Research
“The Institute for Women’s Policy Research (IWPR) is a non-profit, scientific research organization that works primarily on issues related to equal opportunity and economic and social justice for women. IWPR works with policymakers, scholars, and advocacy groups around the country to conduct research, disseminate its findings, and build a network of individuals and organizations concerned with policy issues for women.”
“The Institute will offer internships in these areas for summer 2008: Research, Communications and Outreach, and Development. 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. Interns receive a stipend of $100 per week.”
Application deadline: March 1, 2008
Retrieved January 28, 2008 from http://www.iwpr.org/About/employment.htm#internships
The Interfaith Alliance: LEADD
“The Interfaith Alliance Foundation believes every generation has the right and responsibility to add its voice to American civic dialogue. If we are to protect religious freedom and democracy, young adults must become informed, engaged citizens. With this goal in mind, TIAF has created a fascinating new leadership camp entitled LEADD, Leadership Education Advancing Democracy and Diversity. LEADD envisions young adults as active citizens, shaping our democracy to reflect America's rich diversity of heritage, culture, religion, and values.”
“The LEADD 2008 intern will work in assessment and measurement, reviewing findings on LEADD 2007 and preparing a protocol for LEADD 2008. The intern will attend both training and the entirety of the camp session and prepare a report of findings after the camp. Candidates should be graduate students or rising college seniors with a major or graduate focus in the appropriate social sciences.”
No application deadline listed on website. For an application and brochure, please email Shanta Gray at sgray@interfaithalliance.org
Retrieved January 28, 2008 from http://www.weleadd.org/index.html
InterFaith Conference of Metropolitan Washington
“Founded in 1978, the InterFaith Conference of Metropolitan Washington (IFC) was the first staffed organization in the world to bring together the Islamic, Jewish, Protestant and Roman Catholic faith communities for the purposes of dialogue and social action. The Baha’i, Hindu, Jain, Latter-day Saints, Sikh and Zoroastrian traditions have since joined. The IFC brings together people from different religions, economic levels and races to deepen understanding and respect for our diverse traditions and to collaborate on key issues of the day.”
“If you are interested in volunteering or interning, please contact Mike Goggin at mikeg@ifcmw.org"
No application deadline listed on website.
Retrieved January 28, 2008 from http://www.ifcmw.org/Default.asp?page=get_involved
Interfaith Worker Justice: Catholic Social Teaching
“Interfaith Worker Justice (IWJ) calls upon our religious values in order to educate, organize, and mobilize the religious community in the U.S. on issues and campaigns that will improve wages, benefits, and working conditions for workers, especially low-wage workers.”
“The Catholic Social Teaching (CST) summer internship is a 10-week internship program that will assist students in building a solid foundation in the principles of Catholic Social Teaching, teach skills in organizing, advocacy and social analysis, and provide hands on experience in working to improve the lives of workers. Participants in the CST internship will be assigned to a local interfaith committee to work on a wide range of issues, including living wage, worker organizing, and affordable health benefits.”
Application deadline: March 15, 2008, though applications received after that deadline will be considered on a rolling basis.
Retrieved January 28, 2008 from http://www.iwj.org/outreach/students/cst.html
Interfaith Worker Justice: Seminary Summer
“Interfaith Worker Justice (IWJ) calls upon our religious values in order to educate, organize, and mobilize the religious community in the U.S. on issues and campaigns that will improve wages, benefits, and working conditions for workers, especially low-wage workers.”
“A partnership between labor unions and Interfaith Worker Justice, Seminary Summer involves 35 to 50 Muslim and rabbinical students, seminarians, and novices in a ten-week internship of faith and action. Seminary Summer began as a way to engage future religious leaders in worker justice issues and campaigns. Since 2000 more than 200 seminary, rabbinical, and Muslim students have spent their summers educating and organizing the religious community around involvement with worker issues through campaigns that enhance the wages, benefits, and dignity of workers.”
Application deadline: March 15, 2008, though applications received after that deadline will be considered on a rolling basis.
Retrieved January 28, 2008 from http://www.iwj.org/outreach/students/sem_sum.html
Interfaith Worker Justice Summer
“Interfaith Worker Justice (IWJ) calls upon our religious values in order to educate, organize, and mobilize the religious community in the U.S. on issues and campaigns that will improve wages, benefits, and working conditions for workers, especially low-wage workers.”
“Interfaith Worker Justice Summer is a 10-week, paid internship program (travel and housing also covered) that will assist students in building a solid foundation in the principles of their faith tradition, teach skills in organizing, advocacy and social analysis, and provide hands on experience in working to improve the lives of workers.
Participants in the summer internship will be assigned to a local interfaith committee to work on a wide range of issues, including living wage, worker organizing, and affordable health benefits.”
Application deadline: March 15, 2008, though applications received after that deadline will be considered on a rolling basis.
Retrieved January 28, 2008 from http://www.iwj.org/outreach/students/iwj_summer.html
Islamic Society of North America Office for Interfaith and Community Alliances
"This position is based in the Washington, DC office. Requirements for this position includes that the applicant be currently enrolled or has graduated from a university with a background in public policy, international relations, governmental affairs, communications or public relations. Candidates should have strong writing skills and ability to work in a fast paced inter-cultural environment. Duties will include database management, drafting articles and news releases, maintaining contacts and correspondence with such contacts, as well as various other tasks as assigned. The IOICA is located across the street from the Supreme Court, Capitol Building, and all of the Senate Office Buildings, allowing interns to experience the political atmosphere of Washington firsthand. This is a paid position."
No application deadline listed on website.
Retrieved January 28, 2008 from http://www.isna.com/Interfaith/pages/Opportunites.aspx
NAINConnect 2008, Young Adult Scholarship
"The North American Interfaith Network (NAIN) offers a unique opportunity to include younger representatives (ages 18-35) in a valuable interfaith encounter during NAINConnect 2008 in San Francisco, California. This scholarship recognizes young adults across the continent actively engaged in important work within the interfaith community. 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. Scholarship awards will provide US$300 towards the cost of attending the conference. You also may be asked to speak on a panel with other young adult scholarship recipients."
Application deadline: May 1, 2008
Retrieved April 2, 2008 from http://www.nain.org/2008/scholarships.cfm
People for the American Way
“People For the American Way/People For the American Way Foundation are 900,000-member non-partisan constitutional liberties organizations dedicated to defending civil rights and liberties, freedom of expression and religion, and to promoting respect for diversity, equal justice, and a sense of community.”
“Several regional offices and departments have internships available throughout the year. Most of these internships are unpaid, although funding is available for a few paid internships. We are happy to work with students to arrange academic credit. Part-time internships and flexible scheduling may be possible. Interns work with staff to track legislation, monitor congressional hearings, assist with grassroots organizing, and help with current research and writing projects, as well as some support duties.”
Deadlines vary with each internship.
Retrieved January 28, 2008 from http://www.pfaw.org/pfaw/general/default.aspx?oid=16694
Religions for Peace – USA
“Religions for Peace - USA gathers representatives of religious communities in the U.S.; promotes multi-religious cooperation for peace and justice; builds on the spiritual, human, and institutional resources of its communities; enhances mutual understanding; and acts for the common good.”
“Internship opportunities are available at Religions for Peace - USA for New York City area students interested in international affairs, human rights, sustainable development, pluralism and diversity, non-profit management, communications, and/or religious studies. You can gain work experience and discover educational growth as an intern. While the majority of internships are unpaid, flexible work plans, school-mandated mentoring administration, and job readiness reference requests are all honored.” Different types of internships are available, including: PR and Communications; IT and Web Development; Fundraising and Development; and Research and Writing.
No application deadline listed on website.
Retrieved January 28, 2008 from http://www.rfpusa.org/join/internships.html
SALDEF (Sikh American Legal Defense and Education Fund)
“Founded as the Sikh Mediawatch and Resource Task Force (SMART) in 1996, SALDEF is the oldest Sikh American civil rights and advocacy organization in the country. We empower Sikh Americans through four program areas: legal assistance, educational outreach, legislative advocacy and media relations.”
“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.”
Application deadline: April 1, 2008
Retrieved January 28, 2008 from http://www.saldef.org/content.aspx?a=1626
Sikh Coalition
“The Sikh Coalition is a community-based organization that defends civil rights and civil liberties in the United States, educates the broader community about Sikhs and diversity, promotes local community empowerment, and fosters civic engagement amongst Sikh Americans. The Coalition serves as a resource for all organizations and individuals as well as a point of contact for Sikh people.”
“The Sikh Coalition Internship Program allows students pursuing undergraduate or graduate studies to gain hands-on experience in promoting the civil and human rights of all individuals. Our Internship Program focuses on giving all interns the opportunity to be involved in projects that they can learn from and enjoy. With New York City's dynamic neighborhood Soho as a backdrop, interns will work to further the mission and vision of the Sikh Coalition by helping to achieve legal victories, as well as educating and empowering the community and contributing to the growth of the organization.” Internships are available in the following concentration areas: legal; community organizing; and marketing and operations.
Application deadline: March 15, 2008 for law students; for all other interns: April 1, 2008
Retrieved January 28, 2008 from http://www.sikhcoalition.org/InternshipProgram.asp
Tanenbaum Center for Interreligious Understanding: Everett Public Service Internship
“The Tanenbaum Center for Interreligious Understanding is the leading organization providing practical programs so urgently needed to prevent the growing problem of verbal and physical conflict perpetrated in the name of religion. Our programs address unresolved and often unrecognized tensions in religiously-diverse workplaces, schools and in areas of armed conflict. We are a secular, non-sectarian, not-for-profit group working both nationally and internationally.”
“The Religion and Diversity Education Summer Intern's primary responsibilities will be to support curriculum research and development, training, program implementation and administrative support. This may include: assisting in the research and development of two new curricula on interreligious understanding and leadership development among elementary school children.”
Application deadline: April 1, 2008
Retrieved January 28, 2008 from http://www.tanenbaum.org/careers.html#everett
U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom
“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.”
The following internships are available: Communications Department Intern, Government Affairs Department Intern, Immigration Law Department Intern, Outreach Department Intern, Policy Department Intern.
Application deadline: April 15, 2008.
Retrieved January 28, 2008 from http://www.uscirf.gov/about/employment.html
Women’s Alliance for Theology, Ethics, and Ritual (WATER)
“The Women’s Alliance for Theology, Ethics and Ritual (WATER) began in 1983 in response to the need for theological, ethical, and liturgical development for and by women. We are a feminist educational center, doing work locally, nationally and internationally organizing programs and projects, publications and workshops, counseling, spiritual direction and liturgical planning which help people actualize feminist religious values in the service of social change. WATER helps develop inclusive religious and social communities, and focuses feminist faith on bringing about social justice.”
“Interns engage in the full range of activities at WATER, from office work to program planning. They learn how a small non-profit is run and what it takes to nurture such an Alliance. Interns wishing to do their own research will have a chance to utilize WATER's constantly growing Resource Center as well as consult with our experienced staff through periodic in-house seminars. Interns must commit to a minimum of six weeks and can stay for as many as six months. Internships are unpaid. All participants are encouraged to apply for academic credit from their home institutions for their work at WATER.”
No application deadline listed on website; application available on website.
Retrieved January 28, 2008 from http://www.his.com/~mhunt/internsh.htm
World Conference of Religions for Peace
“Religions for Peace is the largest international coalition of representatives from the world’s great religions dedicated to promoting peace. Respecting religious differences while celebrating our common humanity, Religions for Peace is active on every continent and in some of the most troubled areas of the world, creating multi-religious partnerships to confront our most dire issues: stopping war, ending poverty, and protecting the earth.”
“Religions for Peace is always looking for a number of motivated and dedicated interns to join our international headquarters in New York. Since Religions for Peace encompasses a range of initiatives in international relations and interfaith cooperation, the opportunities for our interns are diverse: Conflict Transformation, Inter-religious Councils, Women’s Program, Advocacy and Action for Children Program, Communications, Fundraising, and general office assistance.”
Applications accepted on a rolling basis.
Retrieved January 28, 2008 from http://www.wcrp.org/opportunities/employment