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HAF Summer 2005 Internship Positions

 

Organization Description:

 

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. The Hindu American Foundation is not affiliated

with any religious or political organizations or entities.

HAF seeks to serve Hindu Americans across all sampradayas

(Hindu religious traditions). Further information on the

Hindu American Foundation can be found at

www.hinduamericanfoundation.org

 

Duties & Responsibilities:

 

Motivated interns will work with members of the Hindu

American Foundation Executive Council to complete

self-contained projects over the course of the summer.

Internships are designed for 20 hours of work per week and

will last for 4-12 weeks during the summer of 2005.

Possible summer projects include web marketing, website

development, drafting of press releases and position

papers, preparation of Hindu educations materials, graphic

design and various research projects. Possible research

projects include, but are not limited to, the study of

Hindu human rights, Hinduphobic websites, media coverage of

Hinduism, textbook portrayal of Hinduism and pluralism.

 

Requirements:

 

Interns should be in high school or college, will work from

home, and must have access to a personal computer with

internet connection. They should have strong computer

skills included but not limited to conducting web searches

and using Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Programming, writing and graphic design skills are not

required, but are preferred. Research ability, enthusiasm,

and creativity are necessary.

 

Stipend & Benefits:

 

Interns will be able to contribute to a nationally

recognized organization representing Hindu Americans and

will receive a scholarship starting at $500, depending on

the length of the work.

 

Applications:

 

To apply for an internship, please send a 300 word essay of

interest, a resume and contact information of two

references to internships. All

other inquiries regarding the information internship

program can be sent to the above email address as well.

Internship offers will be made on a rolling basis.

However, applications received before May 1st, 2005 will

receive a higher priority.

 

For further information: Please contact HAF.

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