Internships - Islamic Networks Group

INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

The ING internship program offers a variety of positions to learn about the different functions in managing and operating a non-profit organization. Interns gain knowledge related to raising religious literacy and cultural awareness in our communities through ING’s educational programs and presentations. Interns also receive practical training in project management, community outreach, research, writing, and other office assignments while working with our professional staff.

Internships Available

Summer full-time internship

This year’s summer internship program begins Monday, June 2, 2008 and ends on Friday, August 22, 2008, for a period of 12 weeks.
Summer intern positions are full-time (40 hours a week) and these interns will receive a nominal stipend for participating in this program.
Summer interns will receive a stipend of $125 per week.

Year-round full-time internship

High school, college and university students may apply for internships anytime of the year.
If you would like to earn course credit, ING can review and complete any necessary documentation from your academic institution for you to receive course credit, as appropriate.
Interns who work full-time (40 hours a week) for a minimum of two months will receive a nominal stipend for participating in this program.
Applications are accepted year-round.
Only individuals who are full-time interns and eligible to work in the U.S. will receive a stipend.

Year-round part-time internship

Part-time internships for high school and higher education students are also available.
To earn course credit, ING can review and complete any necessary documentation from your academic institution for you to receive course credit, as appropriate.
Interns must work for a minimum of eight hours a week and at least two consecutive hours at a time.
Applications are accepted year-round.

Types of Positions Available

Development: Assist with fund development by researching, writing and/or editing grant reports and applications. Develop informational databases and mailing lists. Work on campaign events and related projects. Help with ING’s most important fundraising event, the ING Annual Supporters Dinner, which will be held on October 5, 2008. See also Development Intern description.

Marketing: Assist with marketing the ING Speakers Bureau programs by supporting a variety of projects (Islamic Speakers Bureau and Interfaith Speakers Bureau). Assist with producing speaker training kits and tools. Write, edit and proof marketing materials. Help with organizing and participate in speaker meetings and training workshops. See also Marketing Intern description.

Office Administration: Assist in general office administration, including answering phone calls and filing. Conduct special projects as needed.

Apply For an Internship

If you are strongly motivated to help ING with our mission to promote peace through religious literacy and mutual respect among people of all faiths, we invite you to apply for an internship. Because ING highly values our interns as significant contributors to the continued growth and success of our organization, we will work with you to develop a flexible schedule that meets your needs as well as ours.

Application Process

To apply for an internship, please provide the following information. First, complete and submit the online ING Internship Application Form. Then, email your resume and two recommendations to Saba Siddiqi, ING Human Resources Manager at saba@ing.org. We will contact you for an interview if you are selected as a candidate for an internship. Decisions are usually made within four weeks of receipt of a completed application.

ING Internship Application Form
Resume – Include your education, work experience, and extra-curricular activities
Two recommendations/references

Before starting as an ING intern, you will be required to provide proof of eligible employment in the U.S.

Additional Information

To learn more about the types of internship positions available and the overall ING internship program, please download the PDFs below.

For more information or questions regarding the ING Internship program, please contact Saba Siddiqi, ING Human Resources Manager, at saba@ing.org or 408-296-7312.




	Back to School at ING & Ramadan Kit ING's Cultural Competency Programming for Law Enforcement Muslim Women Clerics Play Indispensable Role ING "Interfaith Speakers Bureau" Panels Muslim Scholars Back Call for Interfaith Dialogue



	"Engaging the Other: The Power of Compassion," Common Bond Institute 3rd Annual Conference 9/4/2008 "Women and American Islam," Religion Newswriters Association 9/17/2008 "Divided We Fall: Americans in the Aftermath," Facing History and Ourselves 9/17/2008 ING Annual Supporters Dinner and EID Holiday Celebration 10/5/2008 "Getting to Know American Muslims and Contemporary Challenges," San Jose State University 11/3/2008 "Role of Women in Islam," Olive Tree Education 11/17/2008