Hillel Summer Internship Program

Find Yourself in Buffalo

Interns will work full time Monday-Thursday (30 hours/week) in their internship placements. On Fridays, interns will participate in group processing and immersive learning experiences that will further their professional growth and leadership skills. Examples of Friday programs include a networking power lunch with local Jewish professionals and a tour of a start-up incubator in Buffalo.

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Eligibility:

• Sophomore, Junior or Senior status for Fall 2021

• Studying at UB, Buffalo State, or any of the local colleges/universities OR native to Buffalo and enrolled at a school out of the area. 

• Identifies as Jewish and interested in exploring professional development through a Jewish lens

Program Dates: June 14-August 6th

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Compensation: Employers set the salary rates for the internships, and all interns will earn at least minimum wage ($12.50/hour).

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Interns are responsible for their own housing and transportation.

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Internship Sites:

The following internship placements are examples of what will be available this summer. This list of sites and projects will be updated as opportunities are added:

• Temple Beth Zion: Produce a Holiday Music Album with volunteers from the congregation

• Jewish Family Service of Western NY: Refugee Resettlement or Jewish Community Care

• Buffalo Jewish Federation: Hillel and Community History archival research project

Application Process:

Link to Application: http://bit.ly/hsipbuffalo

Monday, March 15th – Internship sites are posted and applications open.

Wednesday, March 31st – Application deadline.

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Employers and students will be informed of their placements in mid-April.

Placement supervisors and interns meet one-on-one to confirm the match.

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