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WINTER 2009 INTERNSHIPS NOW AVAILABLE!

HOW TO APPLY?
HOW DOES IT WORK?
WHAT'S REQUIRED?
Applicants should e-mail a resume and cover letter to  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  and, in the subject line, be sure to include the title of the position(s) for which you are applying.

Please also submit a completed copy of the Internship Application which may be downloaded via this link:
http://www.cair.com/Portals/0/pdf/Internship-Application-Form-CO-8-25-08.pdf

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, however those received by December 31, 2009 will be given priority.


APPLICATION GUIDELINES:

In your cover letter, clearly indicate for which internships you are applying. If you are applying for more than one position (up to three positions), please list in order of preference. Applications that do not list the above information will not be processed. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, however those received by December 31, 2009 will be given priority. Winter positions typically run from December through March. 

Please e-mail all inquiries to  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  . 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. 
 

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.

All internship positions are unpaid and include a minimum 12-hour/week commitment.

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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CIVIL RIGHTS DEPARTMENT



Our Civil Rights Department handles cases that range from prejudiced gestures to full blown discrimination and hate crimes. Our clients are predominantly Muslims.

Civil Rights Interns will work on any of the following projects, among others, as needed: Gavel

Citizenship Delay project - seeks to address the lengthy delays Muslims are facing in applying for citizenship
Police Misconduct project - addresses incidents where police officers have discriminated or used excessive force against Muslims
Prison project - secures the rights of Muslim inmates to practice their religion freely, and ensures that inmates are treated humanely
Airport/Border Profiling project - helps Muslims who have been discriminated against at airports or at the U.S.-Canadian border
Employment/School Discrimination project - helps Muslims discriminated against based on religion at the workplace, or in school or other place of learning.

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COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT



Our Communications Department works to highlight community events and issues, and flags coverage of issues relating to Islam and Muslims. The Department also holds press conferences and issues press releases, media advisories, and story pitches in order to ensure that Muslim perspectives on pressing issues and current events are represented in the mainstream media.

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GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS DEPARTMENT



Our Governmental Affairs Department seeks to organize, mobilize, and empower Meeting with Sheriff RahrWashington's Muslim community with long-term civic engagement. Its educational initiatives help community members understand the political system and utilize it to work for their issues. Projects include voter registration drives, community workshops, "know your rights" educational campaigns, and "civic engagement" training sessions at mosques and community centers on how to contact and engage local and national politicians. The department also systematically works to educate local political representatives at all levels of government about their Muslim constituents while ultimately engaging these representatives with the Muslim community's unique issues and concerns.

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OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT



The Operations Department manages a variety of tasks and processes in order to facilitate the maintenance and improvement of daily functions within the organization and its constituent departments. Internally, this includes HR related tasks, updating organizational records and files, corresponding with government offices and vendors, IT support, and directing incoming communication via e-mail and phone to their respective departments.

The Operations Department performs ongoing research and undertakes special projects designed to improve CAIR-WA's function and efficiency.

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OUTREACH DEPARTMENT



The Outreach Department seeks to forge mutually beneficial partnerships with local and national institutions. It also works to foster an understanding between Washington's Muslim and non-Muslim communities via educational collaborations. Lastly, it recruits and pairs the right talent (volunteers and interns) with the appropriate CAIR-Washington projects.



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