Internship

Internship is an experiential learning opportunity that is offered in semester 1, semester 2, or yearlong. Students can pick from a variety of different types of internships and these may vary from year to year. The program provides an opportunity for students to engage with a mentor in a field of interest and receive on-the-job training in a specific industry. Students will gain unique experiences, reflect on those experiences, and apply their learning to influence future decisions and actions in various aspects of their lives.

Types of Internships

• HKIS Marketing (up to 7 students): LINK to job descriptions

  • Gain an introduction to marketing, brand management, PR and communications

  • Contribute to multimedia content creation (eg. photography, videos, articles, podcasts)

  • Assist with ad-hoc projects for Alumni Relations, school events, external vendors and more

  • Experience working in the Advancement Office of a top international school

  • Sharpen existing skills and interests

• HKIS Library (up to 2 students) LINK to job descriptions

  • Learn the basics of librarianship by becoming a library intern! Libraries consist of collections, space, and expertise. Each domain has its own set of skills, and you'll learn a bit of all of them.

  • Collection development involves choosing books that support curriculum, reflect our community, and expand our understanding and empathy.
  • Curating those collections includes designing themed displays to tempt readers (both digitally and in the physical library space).
  • Arranging the library space makes it inviting and attractive, maintaining its welcoming vibe, and keeping it orderly.
  • Promoting reading and information literacy skills can be done through activities, incentives, and marketing.
  • Helping to run the library involves shadowing the librarian when she teaches, and guiding student volunteers in the Library Council.
  • You will design a project that will improve the library and implement it from start to finish.
  • You’ll also have opportunities to visit the middle and primary school libraries in HKIS to learn about librarianship for younger students, depending on your interest.
• HKIS Sport Medicine (up to 2 students per semester) LINK to job description. ​

  • Interns work alongside athletic trainer Mr. Maisel in sports health & safety duties

  • Intended to provide an initial and practical healthcare experience for future medical pursuits

  • Prerequisites: interest in health profession, member of Medicine Board club, complete a student observer session, coursework in Biology or related subjects

  • Develop skills in first aid, anatomy, rehabilitation, injury pathologies and treatment

  • Clinical hours are conducted primarily during after school hours and some weekends

  • Conduct a sports medicine topic research project

  • Implement a community awareness initiative or program for injury/illness education

  • See the more detailed job description here.

• HKIS Athletics (up to 2 students per semseter) LINK to job description.

  • Compiling game, match and event results and then celebrating these results.

  • This will be done multiple ways and with a variety of groups.

  • Promoting upcoming games, matches and events in partnership with a variety of groups.