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27 people are interested
News & Communication Internship with Major Civil Rights Advocacy Group
ORGANIZATION: Council on American-Islamic Relations, Michigan chapter (CAIR-MI)
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27 people are interested
The News & Communications Intern monitors local and national media closely and flags coverage of issues relating to Islam and Muslims, as well as issues related to other communities of color and faith, civil rights, and social justice. The intern assists in conducting press conferences, writing press releases, media advisories, stories for the CAIR-MI website and other publications. An individual with excellent interpersonal, critical thinking, research and writing skills desired.
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About Council on American-Islamic Relations, Michigan chapter (CAIR-MI)
Location:
30201 Orchard Lake Rd., Suite 260, Farmington Hills, MI 48334, US
Mission Statement
CAIR-MI is a chapter of the national organization, Council on American-Islamic Relations. CAIR is the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy group. CAIR-MI is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization in Michigan. CAIR-Mi'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 through education, mediation, media and the law. CAIR-MI has been serving the state of Michigan since 2000 with an emphasis on Metro Detroit, Flint/Saginaw, Ann Arbor/Jackson, Lansing, Kalamazoo/Battle Creek, and Grand Rapids/Muskegon.
Description
The Council on American-Islamic Relations Michigan Chapter (CAIR-MI) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) grassroots civil rights and advocacy group. The organization is affiliated with America’s largest Islamic civil liberties group, CAIR, whose headquarters is located in Washington D.C.
Through media and government relations, education and advocacy, CAIR-MI puts forth an Islamic perspective to ensure the Muslim voice is represented. In offering this perspective, CAIR seeks to empower the American Muslim community and encourage their participation in political and social activism.CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
30201 Orchard Lake Rd.Suite 260Farmington Hills, MI 48334
DATE POSTED
November 15, 2016
SKILLS
- Photography
- Verbal / Written Communication
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Orientation or Training
- 10-15 hours per week/12 weeks min.