Internship

As a civil rights advocacy non-profit, Council of American Relations - Sacramento Valley/Central California (CAIR-SVCC) is tasked with striving to protect and uphold our Constitutional rights. Though the size of our task is large, our resources are not. Because of this, we train numerous volunteers and interns to help make our goals a reality. If you are interested in helping out with CAIR-SVCC, we would more than welcome your participation and support.INTERNSHIPSThe internship program's objective is to further CAIR-SVCC's mission to enhance the understanding of Islam, encourage dialogue, promote and protect civil liberties, and empower American Muslims to build coalitions that ensure justice.The internship program provides a means to complement academic work with practical vocational experience through professional development and department support that identifies skills, develops leadership, and addresses critical community needs. The goal of the program is to empower the interns in hopes of furthering their career goals.QualificationsCandidates must be college students pursuing a bachelor's degree or an advanced degree, or recent graduates (17 and older)Excellent written and verbal communication skillsProficiency with Microsoft Office platformsExcellent organizational and multi-tasking skillsPassion and familiarity with the work that CAIR doesCAIR-SVCC does not compensate interns, we encourage candidates to apply for funding through scholarships and/or fellowships. For more information, contact your college career services office.Internships typically last from 10-12 weeks, depending on the student's academic calendar. Hours for an academic term clerkship are 15 hours per week for a Fall or Spring clerkship and 20 hours for a Summer clerkship. CAIR-SVCC currently operates a hybrid schedule and requires interns to work in-office a minimum of two days per week.Youth Empowerment: Interns assist with implementing CAIR's youth programming with a focus on the issues of identity, civil rights, civic engagement, and social justice.Special Projects/Grants: The Special Projects/Grants internship delivers our objective-based programmingand services by leading the building of infrastructure, data collection and storage, research, and creatingsustainable systems and processes for the various grants CAIR-SVCC leverages to support and provideservices to the community.Immigrants Rights Center (IRC): Interns assist attorneys and staff in providing legal assistance to our clients to help them obtain immigration status or benefits, become a US citizen, or petition for relatives.Operations/Nonprofit Administration: Interns assist with daily operations such as coordination of staffmeetings, trainings, and activities; greeting guests and interacting with patrons; and assisting with officeorganization projects.Community Organizing: Interns will focus on coalition building and community organizing aimed at challenging Islamophobia and violence in the region.Civil Rights: Interns will spend time working with community members, documenting, and conducting research to assist with the resolution of cases.Development: Interns will assist in researching methods for donor growth and stewardship.Policy & Advocacy: The Policy & Advocacy internship provides students with an opportunity to learn about the legislative process as well as the intersection of public policy and grassroots advocacy.Outreach: Responsibilities include organizing events sponsored by CAIR and assisting with inquiries bymembers and guests.Media Relations: Intern will assist with media requests, keep track of positive and negative coverage of Islam and Muslims in local media, and publish op-eds and press releases.Graphic and Web Design: Responsibilities include developing and maintaining the CAIR-CA website. Intern will create designs, concepts, and layouts for the publication of advertisements and other printed and graphic materials.How to ApplyPlease submitAn essay or cover letter discussing your career goals as they align with CAIR CA and our mission. Explain your preferred area of focus or department to be placed in (Required)Your resume and/or summary of relevant courses (Required)Required Location: Sacramento Valley/Central California - this is not a remote role.The names and contact information of two professional or academic references.NOTE: Due to the number of applications received, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.