The JAINA Summer Internship (JASI) is a full-time, intensive internship offering U.S. undergraduate and graduate students a chance to work with a service-based community organization in a start-up environment. JASI interns receive hands-on experience that provides professional and personal growth in the areas of non-profit project management, IT support, and social networking/community building, as well as rewarding opportunities to support the global Jain community.
Participants in the JAINA Summer Internship Program will:
Learn how to develop a non-profit from the ground up
Discover their inner leader
Gain practical experience working with an established international non-profit
Work with non-profit managers for 40 hours a week over three months
Work with fellow interns and program coordinators
Selected interns will receive a $2,000 stipend for the duration of the program
This internship will be 85% virtual and 15% in person
JAINA: A
The Federation of Jain Associations in North America
The Federation of Jain Associations in North America (JAINA) is the umbrella organization of local Jain Associations (Sanghs) in USA and Canada that seek to preserve, practice, and promote Jain Dharma and the Jain Way of Life. JAINA represents over 100,000 Jains in more than 70 Jain organizations. There are countless volunteers investing their time to support over 20 projects and 15 committees within the United States and abroad. This year, JAINA’s leaders have worked rigorously to bring new tools and resources to the Jain community. Our newest offering is the JAINA Student Internship Program. Read below for details. Two (2) interns will be selected for this year’s JASI Program.
All JASI applicants are required to submit the following materials to be considered for the internship:
500 - 750 word essay that answers the following questions: Explain how your interests could spread awareness of Jain principles and/or strengthen the Jain community. Why are you a suitable candidate for this internship?
Undergraduate and Graduate degree transcripts (unofficial electronic).
Résumé highlighting experiences and strengths.
One letter of recommendation from a faculty member, community leader, or relevant previous employer.
Application must be submitted electronically to parth.savla@jaina.org in Word (.doc or .docx) or PDF file format. Please use the following format for file name: First Name Last Name_Application Material (i.e. ParthSavla_Essay).
Applications should be submitted NO LATER THAN 11:59pm EST April 24. If you do not receive a confirmation e-mail within one week, please contact Parth Savla or call at 510-434-4249. Applicants should expect to hear final notification by May 8, 2013 as the internship will start May 25.
This internship is intended for students who are home for a semester, either taking a leave or a "gap year." The following individuals are eligible to apply for JASI:
Current undergraduate students
Current graduate-level students
College graduates who graduated from an undergraduate or graduate school within the last two years
Students must be willing to dedicate time and energy to this internship and to JAINA. All students are welcome to apply, including students on the quarter system as long as they can commit to the full term of the internship program. You must be either a citizen or permanent resident (green card holder) of the United States or Canada to apply for this position.
Applicants are not required to be Jain or a member of JAINA. It is essential, however, that applicants show dedication to the mission of JAINA, the umbrella organization for Jain Associations that seek to preserve, practice, and promote Jain Dharma and the Jain Way of Life.
The JASI selection committee will pick two (2) interns in good academic standing and with proven interest in the areas of project management, community building, social media outreach, and other related fields as they promote the Jain Way of Life and the development of a global Jain community.
This select group of young men and women from across North America will dedicate their time, talents, energy, and service to better the JAINA community. The assignments given to an intern on any given day could include working with project and committee leaders, implementing IT related tasks, developing the JAINA 365 Fundraising initiative, supporting the JainLink portal community, conducting social media outreach, managing inquiries, and attending weekly meetings.
While the interns’ responsibilities and tasks vary, all interns are united through individual daily check-ins and weekly group meetings with the Program Coordinator. There will also be opportunities to meet with JAINA leaders for leadership training.
The JASI Program has been designed to last 12 weeks. In 2015, the internship will begin on Monday, June 1, and last until Friday, Aug. 14th. A mandatory debriefing session will take place at the end of the internship.
Stipend:
JAINA Student Interns will receive a $2,000 stipend.
Yes and no. This internship is intended for students who are on leave or taking a gap year. It is essential, however, that students have the intention to return to an institution of higher education in the near future. The following individuals are eligible:
Current undergraduate students
Current graduate-level students
College graduates who graduated within two years from an undergraduate or graduate school
No. In order to be eligible for Internship Program you must be either a citizen or permanent resident (green card holder) of the United States or Canada to apply for this internship.
NO. It is essential, however, that applicants are dedicated to the ideals and mission of the Federation of Jain Associations in North America (JAINA) - an umbrella organization for Jain Associations in North America with the mission to preserve, practice, and promote Jain Dharma and the Jain Way of Life.
Selection as a JASI Intern is based on the following criteria:
Commitment to community development through leadership and technology
Commitment to the mission of JAINA and advocacy for Jains
The selection process is highly competitive. Applicants are encouraged to submit a thorough application that illustrates qualifications, character, and commitment to community development. A completed application includes one essay question, a letter of recommendation, and a resume.
If your application fulfills all of the below requirements, then you will know that your application is complete and ready for submission.
All application materials must be submitted online via the application form.
All application materials, including the recommendation, must be submitted on or before the application deadline.
When a letter of recommendation has been successfully submitted, both the applicant and the recommender will receive an email confirmation with the name of the recommender who has submitted a letter on the applicant’s behalf.
500 - 750 word essay that answers the following questions: Explain how your interests could spread awareness of Jain principles and/or strengthen the Jain community. Why are you a suitable candidate for this internship?
Your resume should be no longer than two pages and should include at least your education, work experience, extracurricular activities, and volunteer experiences.
If you have access to your letter of recommendation and the consent of your recommenders, you may submit/forward your letter of recommendation via e-mail. Make sure to include your correct unique identifier number (date of birth, last four digits of your social security number.) You should also include the contact information of your recommender. You should only do this if you have the permission of your recommender.
If you do not have access to your letters of recommendation, please have your recommender forward letters to parth.savla@jaina.org. Please make sure the recommender includes the contact information required. We may follow up with additional questions.
The JASI Program cannot recommend who should write a letter of recommendation on your behalf. However, we encourage you to find individuals who can illustrate your qualifications, character, and commitment to community development.
Please kindly request that your recommender address their letters of recommendation to "JAINA Student Internship Selection Committee." They can send it via email to parth.savla@jaina.org.
As a JAINA Student intern you will work remotely 85% of the time and in-person 15% of the time. If you are located in the San Francisco bay area, you will work remotely 50% and in person 50%.
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