HS Senior Projects at Jookender - Spring 2025
Senior Internship/Independent Study Opportunity
Make a Difference This Spring with Jookender Community Initiatives
High School Seniors, are you ready to complete your 3–4 week senior project while gaining invaluable skills and experience? Jookender Community Initiatives, a local Jewish nonprofit, is offering a unique internship/study program designed to empower students like you to build resilience, develop leadership skills, and explore meaningful topics that can positively impact your future.
Choose Your Path
We offer three exciting internship categories tailored to your interests and passions:
- History/Social Justice
Explore the fight against antisemitism and research ways to address modern-day challenges with confidence and knowledge. - Journalism/Grant Writing
Develop your writing skills by working on real-world projects, including crafting impactful grant proposals and articles. - Finance/Fundraising
Gain hands-on experience in nonprofit financial operations, budgeting, and fundraising strategies.
Why Do You Need This Program?
Participating in Jookender’s Senior Internship/Independent Study program offers numerous benefits that will help you excel both academically and professionally:
- Strengthen Your College Applications: Stand out as a candidate for college admissions with hands-on experience in research, writing, and project development.
- Boost Future Internship Opportunities: Showcase this program on your resume to demonstrate your commitment, skills, and leadership potential.
- Prepare for Graduate School: Gain relevant experience that can support applications for Master’s or Ph.D. programs in various fields.
- Develop Teambuilding Skills: Work collaboratively in small groups, learning how to share ideas, solve problems, and achieve common goals—skills that are vital in both academic and professional settings.
- Build Leadership Experience: Take on roles that foster confidence and the ability to guide others, setting you apart as a future leader.
- Understand Nonprofit Operations: Get a behind-the-scenes look at how nonprofit organizations function, from grant writing and fundraising to research and community engagement.
- Make a Difference: Contribute to meaningful projects that tackle critical issues like antisemitism and social justice, helping to create a better future.
What to Expect
- Hybrid Format: Work primarily online, with optional on-site days (Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays) if required by your school.
- Tailored Dates: We’ll work with you and your school to finalize the best schedule.
- Collaborative Environment: If multiple participants start on the same day, you’ll join a small group, working individually on your projects while learning teamwork and leadership skills.
- Focus on Antisemitism: Deepen your understanding of antisemitism and strategies to stand against it through research and guided mentorship.
Important Details
- Fee and Eligibility: A registration fee is required upfront. We reserve the right to conduct background checks and may reject an application, with the registration fee fully refunded if this occurs.
- Unpaid Internship: While this spring internship is unpaid, top-performing students will be invited to a paid summer internship with Jookender.
- Flexible and Supportive: We work with each participant and their school to ensure a meaningful and compliant experience.
Why Choose Jookender?
At Jookender, we believe in preparing students for the challenges of college and beyond. Our program fosters critical thinking, builds resilience, and empowers participants to tackle global and social issues head-on—all while earning their senior project credit.
Get Started Today
Spots are limited, so don’t wait! Take the first step toward a meaningful internship experience with Jookender Community Initiatives.
Sign Up Now
Have questions? Contact Sasha at jookender@gmail.com for more details.
Make your senior project a meaningful journey. Join Jookender Community Initiatives and start making a difference today!