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Executive Assistant Intern

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ORGANIZATION: CAIR Washington

  • A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
  • 12 people are interested

As an Executive Assistant intern at CAIR-WA, you will play a valuable role in making our office run efficiently, looking professional, and assisting our staff and interns to maximize their ability to serve our communities.

This position is ideal for a high school or college student or professional looking to gain valuable experience in working in a professional office setting, while getting in-depth, hands-on experience in all facets of CAIR-WA's work in defending civil rights, fighting bigotry, empowering American Muslims, and promoting accurate, representative media portrayals of Islam and Muslims. No previous experience is required for this position.

Responsibilities:

  • Present a professional, welcoming first contact to all visitors, including many civil rights clients, to our office
  • Confidently answer, transfer and manage phone calls, and take and deliver messages
  • Maintain a clean and organized office
  • Assist office staff and interns with tasks including donation processing, online and social media postings, event planning, and other tasks as needed

Requirements:

  • Confident, professional demeanor
  • Assertive, 'can-do' attitude
  • Punctual and reliable
  • Able to find solutions to achieve results with little supervision under tight deadlines
  • Internal sense of urgency and initiative that promotes focus, creative thinking and solutions
  • Exceptional organizational skills and attention to details

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. Applicants must pass a background check. All volunteer positions at CAIR-WA are unpaid.

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

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About CAIR Washington

Location:

815 First Avenue, #204, Seattle, WA 98104, US

Mission Statement

CAIR's mission is to enhance understanding of Islam, encourage dialogue, protect civil liberties, empower American Muslims,and build coalitions that promote justice and mutual understanding. www.facebook.com/cairwashington www.twitter.com/@CAIR_WA www.youtube.com/cairtv www.instagram.com/cair_wa www.cairseattle.org

Description

C AIR-Washington the local Washington state chapter of CAIR (Council on American-Islamic Relations) serving the neighboring Northwest. CAIR is the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy group. CAIR-Washington is a not-for-profit organization registered in Washington. Though it leverages the resources, expertise, and knowledge base of CAIR (based in Washington D.C.), it functions as an independent organization that sets its own strategy and goals.

CAUSE AREAS

Advocacy & Human Rights
Advocacy & Human Rights

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

International District, near Downtown SeattleSeattle, WA 98104

(47.601555,-122.33234)
 

SKILLS

  • Data Entry
  • Office Reception
  • Office Management
  • Customer Service

GOOD FOR

  • Kids
  • Teens
  • People 55+
  • Group

REQUIREMENTS

  • Orientation or Training
  • 6 months, 20 hours per week

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