Internship in Jewish Studies

Start paving the road to your future career by gaining invaluable experience and building connections!


Strengthen your resumeÌýthrough real, hands-on work experience!ÌýThe brings together Jewish Studies and students' professional paths by placing you in a non-profit organization, educational institution, political office, medical school, or other site for a semester of service-learning. You come to us with your interests and we place you in a local organization!ÌýInterns workÌý7-10 hours per week at their internship site, then come together for a weekly classÌýin which students learn about leadership, workplace ethics, and howÌýJewish Studies can inform their professional lives. Students earn 3 credit-hours for this course.
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JWST 3930-001

Program consent is required; please emailÌýCUJewishStudies@colorado.eduÌýif you are interested.

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Positions are open to all students of allÌýmajors &Ìýbackgrounds,ÌýJewish &Ìýnon-Jewish.

Don't see what you're looking for?ÌýHave an internship position not on this list?ÌýPlease email CUJewishStudies@colorado.edu, and we'llÌýhelpÌýconnect you with an organization.


Internship Communication Expectations and Requirements

All student interns are expected to communicate professionally, clearly, and in a timely manner with their internship site supervisor and the Jewish Studies office. Potential interns, please read our "CommunicationÌýExpectations and Requirements for Student Interns."

Internship Job Descriptions

Boulder Jewish Festival Intern Boulder JCC Internship-Ìý

The Boulder Jewish Festival has been hosted annually for more than 25 years. Presented by the Boulder Jewish Community Center, the event features a full day of festivities, including bands and performances; a Jewish food festival, a curated marketplace showcasing fine art and Judaica, along with family-friendly activities provided by our community organizations. The Boulder Jewish Festival is open to everyone and is an opportunity to connect and learn. At its core, the festival is an event produced for and by the community in celebration of Jewish arts and culture. The festival will be held in June 2022- but the work begins now!

ÌýÌýBoulder JCC: Jewish Film Festival InternÌý

The Arts Culture and Education (ACE) Internship with the Boulder JCCÌýallows college students to gain experience in the non-profit arts and culture world. They willÌýmarket and promote various programs through social media and blog platforms. ACE's mission is to provide enlightening and entertaining arts, cultural and educational programs for the Jewish community and the community at large. ACE's arts, culture, and educational programs attract all segments of the population, create a gathering place for the full spectrum of the community, and serve as a gateway to the Jewish community.

Keywords: Marketing, Social Media, Writing

ACE is no longer offered.

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Sustainable Israeli-Palestinian Projects,ÌýStudent Intern: Help SIPP work to restore the environment while building community. This internship is ideal for anyone interested in Israeli and Palestinian peacebuilding efforts, international affairs, and environmental, economic, and cultural sustainability.ÌýAssist SIPP in electronic and print communications, researching grant opportunities, videography, publicity, marketing, and other administrative aspects associated with a recent start-up organization. The intern will also assist SIPP in deepening its connection with the CU community.

Keywords:ÌýEnvironmental Peace Building,ÌýRestoring the environment while building community,ÌýPromoting coexistence through environmental protection,ÌýEnvironmental sustainability, economic sustainability, cultural sustainability.

Sustainable Israeli-Palestinian Projects: Student InternÌý

Great Big Challah Bake Intern - Boulder JCC - The Great Big Challah Bake is an international event held annually in Boulder to bring people from across Boulder County to bake challah together. Participants learn about the joys of celebrating Shabbat and the skills to bake challah at home. In 2021, the program will be held in person at the Boulder JCC and virtually the first week in November.

ÌýÌýGreat Big Challah Bake Intern InternshipÌý

HelpÌýºÚÁÏ³Ô¹Ï Hillel of Colorado BoulderÌýplan their annual programming for Holocaust Awareness Week, whichÌýtakes place in April.ÌýThis internship will provide you with in-depth experience in event planning, which is a highly sought after professional skill.

ÌýÌýºÚÁÏ³Ô¹Ï Hillel Holocaust Awareness Week InternshipÌý

Ekar Farms, Student Intern:ÌýInterested in food, the outdoors, and environmental education? Then Hazon is the right place for you! The internship with Hazon will offer you an opportunity to work with the local community to promote and support local gardening/farming. Get hands-on event planning experience as well as experience reviewing grants.ÌýInterns are provided with real work and real responsibilities and HazonÌýlooks for strongÌýcandidates who can really get the job done. The ideal candidate will be informed andÌýpassionate about the intersection of food, sustainability, and Jewish life, and be organized,Ìýresponsible andÌýreliable,Ìýself-motivated, detail-oriented, an excellent interpersonalÌýcommunicator, have a professional demeanor, be comfortable communicating with newÌýpeople, excited to learn new things, able to do small tasks while thinking big, and a team-player who contributes to a friendly work atmosphere.

Keywords:ÌýJewish Outdoor, Food, and Environmental Education,ÌýFarming and Gardening,ÌýEvent Planning.

ÌýÌýHazon: Student InternÌý

Milk and Honey Farm, Boulder JCC Farm Intern:Ìý

Milk and Honey Farm is a burgeoning farm at the Boulder JCC. On site we have a ¼ acre in vegetables, a small cooperative goat dairy, a geodesic dome greenhouse and fruit orchard. Most of the produce grown on the farm is for donation. The farm plays a large role in the JCC preschool classes, as well as offering educational and volunteer programs for people of all ages.ÌýThe fall season is busy at Milk and Honey Farm as the harvest season continues and preparation for winter begins. The Farm is also a place for learning and connecting with the community through our Sukkot on the Farm Festival and weekly Farmside Shabbat program. The right intern will be able to help with the farm work and the educational programs.

ÌýÌýBoulder JCC: Milk and Honey FarmÌý