Sikh Coalition Summer Internships 2007

Application Requirements
The application deadline for law student interns is March 15, 2007. The application deadline for undergraduates is April 1, 2007. Each applicant is required to submit a cover letter and current resume to: internship@sikhcoalition.org.
 
Commitment
A commitment of 5 days or 35 hours a week for a minimum of eight weeks at our New York City office is required. We are happy to discuss the possibility of split summers for legal interns.
 
Stipend
Accepted legal interns who complete their commitment will receive a $1000 stipend. Other accepted interns who complete their commitment will receive a $500 stipend.
 
Academic Credit
In the past, university students received academic credit for working with the Coalition. We will make every effort to ensure you receive credit for your work.

My most fufilling task was surveying the Sikh community in New York City.  We visited various gurdwaras and community events at which we requested Sikhs to fill out Civil Rights surveys that we will use to better serve our community and address problems more accurately.

Bhavneet Kaur, Intern, Winter 2006

(New York, New York) February 21, 2007 - The Sikh Coalition Internship Program allows students to gain hands-on experience promoting civil and human rights for all people.

Undergraduate applicants can choose to concentrate in one of the following three areas: Community Organizing, Marketing and Operations.  Law students may apply to be Legal Interns for the summer.

Our Internship Program focuses on giving all interns the opportunity to

be involved in project that they can 

learn from and enjoy.

Last summer, Sikh Coalition interns:

  • Conducted legal research and writing on civil rights concerns
  • Launched a civic engagement intiative that led to the election of the first 5 Sikhs ever to hold elected office in New York City
  • Conceptalized, Drafted, and Finalized a Civil Rights Survey on the needs of the Sikh community
  • Conducted advocacy within the New York City Council
  • Drafted and devised marketing materials for a Sikh Coalition fundraiser

Only current law students are eligible to apply to be legal interns.

Interships are highly competitive.    Please apply early.  The application deadline for law student internships is March 1, 2007.  The application deadline for all other internships is April 1, 2007.

For more information, visit our Internship Homepage or e-mail internship@sikhcoalition.org.

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 Sikh Coalition relies on your financial support to sustain its initiatives and broaden its services. In addition to supporting the Sikh Coalition directly, we encourage you to use matching donation programs offered by many employers. The Sikh Coalition is a 501c (3) non-profit organization. Thank you for your support.

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