STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS INTERN AT CIVIL RIGHTS ORGANIZATION

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The Strategic Communications Intern will mobilize manage hundreds of online activists to emphatically challenge misrepresentations of Islam and Muslims on the Internet.

Responsibilities:

• Consistently compile empirical research by credible sources on topics related to Islam and Muslims
• Compile talking points to use to respond to specific popularly-held misconceptions about Islam and Muslims
• Contact activists weekly to correct misrepresentations using accurate, strategically phrased information

Requirements:

• Possess excellent written, verbal persuasive communication skills
• Possess sophisticated understanding of Americans' attitudes and values, based on surveys and research findings
• Possess strong logical reasoning skills
• Submit a portfolio with a minimum three (3) works of no more than 1 page each, illustrating previous experience, skills, interest, and perspective
• Knowledgeable in the principles of research
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team and under very strict time constraints
• Highly motivated to correct popular perceptions of Islam and Muslim
• Considerable experience with Microsoft Office products, especially Word and Excel, as well as experience using Google Applications such as Gmail, Google Docs
• A strong interest in, and familiarity with, online and print news media, especially concerning stories and issues related to Islam and Muslims.

Time commitment: A minimum six month, 20 hours per week commitment is required. Internship hours must be completed in the office, within the hours of 8:30am and 5:00pm, Monday through Friday.

Office location: Our physical office (different from our mailing address) is very conveniently located near downtown Seattle just two blocks east of Metro's International District Tunnel Station. Any bus that goes to downtown Seattle from across the Puget Sound region can drop you off within 2 blocks of our office.

HOW TO APPLY:

Please email info@cairseattle.org and, in the subject line, please clearly indicate the title(s) of the position(s) in which you are interested, in order of preference. Please include in your e-mail an explanation of why you are interested in this position, any relevant experience or skills, and your complete contact information (full name, email, and phone number).

You may also include a résumé and two references who have supervised you in a past volunteer position, internship or employment. All internship and volunteer positions at CAIR-WA are unpaid.

Students interested in receiving academic credit (college) or community service hours (high school) should indicate so in their e-mails. Credit may be arranged during the first week of the academic term.

Please note:ALL POSITIONS ARE OPEN IMMEDIATELY we respond to applications year-round IMMEDIATELY as they are received, so apply now!

INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS MAY NOT BE PROCESSED.