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Mashallah, CAIR does so much for the Muslim community here in the United States. I have always been a huge fan of CAIR and am very proud of their accomplishments- both nationally - as well as locally with all of its great chapters throughout the US. I hope more of us Muslims here continue to support CAIR with our duas (and financially too).

The New York Chapter of the Council on American Islamic Relations (CAIR-NY) is accepting applications for its Spring 2008 internship program. 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.

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.

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 fali@cair.com.

Application Deadline: December 20, 2007

*APPLICATION GUIDELINES:
Clearly indicate which internship opportunity you are applying for in your cover letter. If you are applying
for more than one position, please list in order of preference. Internships are available in the following departments:

*Civil Rights Department*
1. 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
- Assist in maintaining the Civil Rights Online Center

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

2. Civil Rights Law Clerk (Open to Law Students Only)
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 Department*

1. Public Relations 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

2. Public Education Intern
Intern will work closely with the Community Affairs Director on developing educational material on Islam and Muslims, as well as coordinating and/or conducting presentations on topics relating to Islam.

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following (other duties may be assigned):

- Create educational material on Islam and Muslims
- Create a speaker’s bureau database on topics relating to Islam
- Conduct presentations on topics relating to Islam (training provided)
- Coordinate workshops relating to Islam, as needed

Qualifications:

Organized, multi-tasked and demonstrate the ability to follow through the various on-going and newly assigned tasks
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Possess excellent oral and written communications skills as well as the ability to do extensive research
- Familiar with Excel, Access and Microsoft PowerPoint
- Ability to integrate graphical software within Power Point presentations
-Education, Middle Eastern Studies, and Religious Studies majors preferred

3. HUMAN RESOURCES INTERN
Intern will work closely with the Community Affairs Director on maintaining both the internship and volunteerism programs of CAIR-NY.

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following (other duties may be assigned):

- Assist in setting up for-credit internships for undergraduate and graduate university students by completing the appropriate paperwork and maintaining the necessary databases
- Conduct presentations on the importance of volunteerism and discuss existing volunteer opportunities at CAIR-NY throughout NY
- Direct volunteers and liaisons as needed
- Plan and coordinate social outings for volunteers
- Assist in developing CAIR-NY volunteer gear

Qualifications:

-Friendly, outgoing, and demonstrate strong leadership skills
- Self-motivated
- Excellent oral and written communications skills
- Detail-oriented and excellent organizational skills