Summer 2022 Intern Cohort

Ansh

Ava

Kira

Ishika

Rosa

Kismet

 Do you want to change the world with Kaur Foundation? Apply to our summer internship program!

The Summer 2022 Internship Application is now closed. Check back in early 2023 for details on the next round of applications.

For internships during the academic year or fellowships for graduate students, please reach out to education@kaurfoundation.org

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FAQs:
Do I have to be a Sikh to apply?
No! We welcome candidates from all backgrounds who are interested in promoting cultural and religious literacy. 

What are the intern responsibilities?

• Each intern will be assigned a project to develop and complete by the end of the program.
• Additional smaller tasks may also be assigned as needed;
• Work on projects approximately 10-15 hours per week;
• Maintain regular communication with supervisors;
• Participate in weekly group online meetings for training, progress updates, and community building.

What if I have an idea outside of the example projects listed below?
Tell us all about it in your application! The example projects are there to get you inspired and start thinking about what you would like to do. If your idea is beyond the three areas of work, we would still like to hear about it. While these areas represent our current priorities, we are open to exploring other projects as well.

Where will the internship take place?
All internships will be virtual in 2022. Interns will meet online as a group weekly and with supervisors regularly. Group meetings will be arranged during regular working hours for US-based time-zones. 

What are the costs associated with participating in this program?
There is no cost to apply or participate in this program. Participants will receive a stipend of $1,000.

Learn More about the Areas of Work & Possible Projects:

Curriculum Development & Research

Communications & WRiting

Digital & Creative Media

 

Internship Areas

Curriculum Development & Research --
This is your opportunity to imagine the lessons that you wish had been included in your previous school experiences and then help create the resources to bring them to life in classrooms around the country. What do you wish your classmates or teachers had known about Sikhs when you were in their classes? The heart of Kaur Foundation has always been our classroom resources and programs to help teachers increase their knowledge about Sikhism. Interns in this area will work on existing and new curriculum materials, as well as research projects that support our work in school districts across the country. 
Example Projects:

• Create a library of contemporary media sources to be used with classroom materials;
• Research historical events and figures to develop primary and secondary source sets for teachers to integrate into their curriculum;
• Design a set of professional development materials for educators and administrators to learn the basics of Sikhism;
• Develop lessons and classroom materials that use visual and performing arts to teach about Sikh history, individuals, or current events.

 

 

Communications & Writing --
Stories and narratives teach us about how to live together and impart critical knowledge. Use your writing and storytelling skills to celebrate the achievements of Sikh students, educators, and other community members and bring attention to issues of concern to Sikhs in the US and around the world. Communications interns will advance the message of Kaur Foundation through both public facing communications and materials that will be used in our classroom materials. 
Example Projects:

• Produce a series of interviews with community members, fellow students, educators to be published through the year;
• Write a series of blog posts about Sikh-American experiences;
• Plan a social media campaign to encourage cultural and religious literacy, create awareness around an event or holiday, or to highlight individuals or organizations making a difference in their community;
• Create backgrounders and fact sheets on issues of concerns to the Sikh-American community.

Digital & Creative Media --
Apply to your creative talents to showcase the Sikh-American experience through authentic and engaging media.  Your skills in photography, video production, graphic design, illustration, or another medium can promote understanding and cultural and religious literacy for a wide audience. We are always looking for new and creative ways to generate understanding about Sikhs and bring our materials to life with images, videos, and other content. 
Example Projects:

• Create a photo essay(s) illustrating the everyday lives of Sikh-Americans;
• Develop an educational campaign (e.g. videos, animations, posters, etc.) to inform students and/or educators about an issue of interest to the Sikh community;
• Organize a virtual exhibit of creative works that represent the experience of Sikhs in the US;
• Design a cohesive set of graphics and style-guide to be used in Kaur Foundation curriculum and other materials.