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Internship Center | CAIR-Washington State
INTERNSHIPS NOW AVAILABLE!
HOW TO APPLY?

Prepare a cover letter, résumé, list of three references, and a writing sample.


Submit application to: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or to 9594 First Avenue NE, #272, Seattle, WA 98115.

If applying via e-mail, please be sure to include in the subject line the title of the position(s) for which you are applying.

Applications are accepted on rolling basis. Please make sure to follow up by email or call (206) 367-4081.

Please submit a cover letter, résumé, list of three references, and a writing sample of approximately three pages in length to:  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or to 9594 First Avenue NE, #272, Seattle, WA 98115.  If applying via e-mail, please be sure to include in the subject line the title of the position(s) for which you are applying. Application are accepted on rolling basis

APPLICATION GUIDELINES:

All internship positions are unpaid.  A six month commitment is required with a minimum of 12 hours each week.  Students interested in receiving class credit should indicate so in their cover letters. Credit will be arranged during the first week of the academic term. Interns will have an opportunity to engaged in team work with correlating VA teams. 

Note to Summer internship applicants: We are pleased to announce our Summer Internship Program with a shorter commitment of 3-4 months. In lieu of the 6-month commitment required of regular interns, Summer interns will be required to commit to a minimum of 20 hours per week instead of the usual minimum of 12 hours per week

Applicants should have a deep interest in civil liberties, community empowerment and community relations. Applicants should have good interpersonal and analytical skills, and excellent writing skills.


Available Positions (updated: 3/2/11)
HOW DOES IT WORK?

CAIR is the nation's largest Muslim civil rights organization. CAIR's mission is to enhance the understanding of Islam, encourage dialogue, protect civil liberties, empower American Muslims and build coalitions that promote justice and mutual understanding.

CAIR-Washington, the local chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), is currently offering numerous internship opportunities, available immediately.

Internships at CAIR-WA's Seattle office offer students and activists a great opportunity to learn, interact, and grow in a friendly and diverse environment. Our office is conveniently located three blocks from both Downtown Seattle's Union Station and Metro bus tunnel's International District station. Parking is also provided for interns during shifts.
WHAT'S REQUIRED?

Although additional qualifications are noted with each position, all positions at CAIR-WA require the following skills and attributes:

  • Passion for CAIR's work (visit www.cair.com to see the breadth of CAIR's work)
  • Commitment to serving the community
  • Strong work ethic
  • Punctuality and reliability
  • Proficient with Microsoft Windows, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
  • Strong academic record 
  • Willingness to take initiative
  • Detail-oriented and excellent organizational skills 
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Professional demeanor
  • Able to work in a fast-paced environment
 

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