Dear friends of the Pluralism Project, Please see below for opportunities from the North American Interfaith Network, Storefront for Art and Architecture (Sacred Spaces in Profane Buildings a New York Archive exhibit), and the Forum for Hindu Awakening. For more information about each of these opportunities, please contact the indicated organization or individual. * -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- * *Intern Position for the North American Interfaith Network 2011–2012* *Intern for an International Interfaith Organization from the convenience of your home* NAIN is an official non-profit agency that began in 1988. NAIN is a network of local, regional, and national organizations in the United States, Canada, and Mexico that are committed to increasing understanding and mutual respect among people of various faith traditions. NAIN is undergoing an overhaul of its online presence and services to members. To support these changes, we have two Internship positions available. Structure and Requirements of Internship: - The intern position is a 1-year commitment of 5-10/hours a week, following an academic calendar. Ideally, the position is to begin no later than October. The internship will be considered complete upon attendance at the 2012 NAIN Connect. A memorandum of understanding will be required as a commitment to the terms. - Candidate should be familiar with and committed to interfaith work and have a passion for interfaith relations and religious and cultural diversity. Former attendance at a NAIN Connect is a distinct advantage. - Upon completion of the year’s commitment and submission of a report on tasks and hours spent, the intern will be paid a small stipend of $500. Interns must be able to travel to the annual NAIN Connect conference in the summer. A $500 scholarship towards Connect travel expenses will be paid by NAIN to help defray costs. - The intern will receive valuable experience in various aspects of management for a non-profit organization with an international focus. The intern will have the opportunity to be immersed in the Interfaith Movement and to meet and work with prominent people in the field. This is a valuable addition to the intern’s curriculum vitae or resume. - Students are encouraged to apply. Professionals who are looking for more experience in this field or are interested in a career change also are welcome to apply for an internship. For students interested in receiving college course credit, please contact your university directly for more information. - As NAIN does not have a central office, Interns will work from their own location under the guidance of the appropriate Committee Co-Chair. A regular email/telephone contact will be established at the convenience of all parties. - Interns must reside in North America (Canada, Mexico, or the United States). Two positions will be available: Communications Intern Membership Intern General Position Requirements: - Excellent interpersonal communications skills - Strong written communication skills - Ability and willingness to work closely with the appropriate Committee Chair To apply for the *Communications Position*, send your materials to Judy Lee Trautman at jltrautman(a)sbcglobal.net. To apply for the *Membership Position*, send your materials to Rabbi George Stern at geostern(a)nimphilly.org. Preferred deadline is *no later than September 25*, but late applications will be considered if the position is not already filled. * -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- * ** *Storefront for Art and Architecture* presents Sacred Spaces in Profane Buildings a New York Archive, a project by *Matilde Cassani* opening on *September 13th*. *The project unveils the hidden spaces within New York dedicated to the different beliefs of its citizens.* As part of the upcoming exhibition, we are developing a New York Archive of Sacred Spacesin Profane Buildings and we need your help. This is an open call for contributions that explain either a story or the memory of a visit, a sketch of a known space, a photograph of a street sign, a location in a map, anything that might help us construct the most comprehensive guide to the sacred unknown of New York. *Do you know of a secret-sacred building in your neighborhood?* *Do you know of a shop that has become a Mosque?* *Or an apartment that has become an Iglesia Evangelica?* *Is there a prayer space in your block?* We are looking for profane buildings transformed into the sacred: private shrines; new bespoke religious buildings; and unofficial spaces for prayer. A selection of the submissions will be exhibited at Storefront and will be part of the Sacred Spaces in Profane Buildings NY Archive. This is a collective project and we want you to be part of it. To participate submit your material at: *http://sacredspacesinprofanebuildings.com/* * * For questions please contact us at *info@<info@sacredspacesinprofanebuildings.com> sacredspacesinprofanebuildings <info@sacredspacesinprofanebuildings.com>.com<info@sacredspacesinprofanebuildings.com> * Facebook: *Sacred Spaces in Profane Buildings* * -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- * *Third Hinduism Summit in Chicago Saturday, August 27, 2011 **2:30 to 4:45 pm CST* *Cultural Hall, Hindu Temple of Lake County, 20444 W. Peterson Rd, Grayslake, IL 60030* To view the live webcast, visit the Summit's livestream page <http://www.livestream.com/forumforhinduawakening>on the day of the event. Sponsored by the Forum for Hindu Awakening<http://forumforhinduawakening.org/articles/id/about-us> Excerpt from the event website: "The Hinduism Summit will feature insightful presentations by supporters of Hinduism from all walks of life, as they share their firsthand account about Hinduism or Hindu issues. Ms. Maya Jairam will speak on ‘Growing up in America and embracing Hindu spirituality’, Mrs. Kalpana Sharma on ‘Spiritual dimension underlying Hindu concepts and issues’, Dr. Richard Benkin on ‘Human rights violations against Bangladeshi Hindus’ and Mrs. Bhavna Shinde Hurley on ‘Understanding, living and preserving Hinduism’. The presentations will highlight Hinduism’s practical solutions like the Agnihotra sacrificial fire for modern day problems like nuclear fallouts and create awareness about the issues currently faced by the Hindu community. The exhibition of posters and books at the Hinduism Summit will showcase Hindu spirituality and the spiritual science that is unique to Hinduism. This would help dispel misconceptions surrounding concepts, such as Hinduism’s ritualistic worship protocols, deities, and spiritual class system." For more information and registration details, please visit www.hinduawakening.org/events/chicagosummit or call 1-877-303-3FHA (1-877-303-3342) or send an email to Info(a)ForumforHinduAwakening.org -- -- The Pluralism Project Harvard University 2 Arrow Street, 4th floor Cambridge, MA 02138 617-496-2481 www.pluralism.org