sharing some info.
please pass along to younger siblings or friends who may bnefit from this internsip program at CAIR-NY.
best,
Dushwari
CAIR-NY NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR SPRING '08 INTERNSHIPS
(New York, N.Y. 12/05/07) The New York Chapter of the Council on
American Islamic Relations (CAIR-NY) today announced that it is
accepting applications for its Spring 2008 internship program.
CAIR-NY interns receive practical training in civil rights, public
and media relations, community outreach, and research and leadership
training. Interns work with skilled and dedicated mentors to gain
first-hand experiences in these fields.
CAIR-NY is offering the following internships:
- Civil Rights Intern
Intern will work closely with the Civil Rights Director and staff
attorney on resolving cases of discrimination reported to CAIR-NY.
Essential duties and responsibilities include the following (other
duties may be assigned):
· Assist in documenting incidents of religious discrimination by
counseling and interviewing complainants regarding their incidents
· Research laws and policies on employment, student conduct, and
immigration procedures, as well as criminal offenses and other areas
as seen fit
· Updating databases containing information about abuses reported
to CAIR-NY
Qualifications:
· Organized and demonstrate the ability to follow through the
various on-going and newly assigned tasks
· Excellent written communication skills and a commitment to
serving the community
- Civil Rights Law Clerk (Open to Law Students Only)
Intern/Extern will work closely with the Civil Rights Director on
resolving cases of discrimination reported to CAIR-NY.
Essential duties and responsibilities include the following (other
duties may be assigned):
· Assist in documenting incidents of religious discrimination by
counseling and interviewing complainants regarding their incidents
· Research laws and policies on employment, student conduct, and
immigration procedures, as well as criminal offenses and other areas
as seen fit
· Legal writing: drafting arguments, memos and complaints
· Participate in representing complainants in dispute resolution,
EEOC mediation, filing complaints and law suits
· Updating databases containing information about abuses reported
to CAIR-NY
Qualifications:
· Organized and demonstrate the ability to follow through the
various on-going and newly assigned tasks
· Excellent written communication skills and a commitment to
serving the community
- Community Affairs Intern
Intern will work closely with the Community Affairs Director on
establishing or maintaining relations with New York-based
organizations on issues that are of CAIR-NY’s scope.
Essential duties and responsibilities include the following (other
duties may be assigned):
· Research organizations that overlap with CAIR-NY in scope
· Meet with representatives of various organizations in the NY area
· Conduct Intro to CAIR-NY presentations
· Maintain appropriate files and databases
· Maintain CAIR-NY website
· Design promotional materials for different events and different
audiences
· Publicize CAIR-NY events
· Post events to appropriate websites and list serves
Qualifications:
· Friendly, outgoing and self-motivated
· Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills
· Excellent critical thinking and visual skills
· Demonstrate the ability to follow through the various on-going
and newly assigned tasks
· Excellent oral and written communications skills
· Ability to work well under pressure
All internships are unpaid. Internships last one semester and
include a 12 hour/ week commitment. Applicants should email a
resume, cover letter, and writing sample to [email protected].
CAIR, America’s largest Islamic civil liberties group, has 33
offices and chapters nationwide and in Canada. Its 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.
CONTACT: CAIR-NY Community Affairs Director, Faiza N. Ali, 212-870-
2002, [email protected], CAIR-NY Civil Rights Director Aliya Latif, 732-
429-4268, E-Mail: [email protected]