Legislative Fellow
ORGANIZATION: POLIGON EDUCATION FUND
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Legislative Fellow (Paid) - Washington, D.C.
Application Deadline: March 31
Fellowship Dates: April 2018 - December 2018
Duties:
- Prepare Poligon’s weekly legislative update, Hill Happenings, which highlights important legislation and issues of interest from Capitol Hill to the Muslim community
- Prepare education guides on Congressional advocacy, policy briefs, and action alerts
- Attend and engage in weekly coalition meetings and calls
- Meet with legislators and their staff on policy issues, bills, and resolutions of concern to Muslims and their allies
- Attend and plan DC policy and advocacy events
- Assist with Poligon’s signature Congressional advocacy trainings
- Coordinate with the social media intern to ensure coverage of meetings and advocacy events
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in relevant field
- Strong understanding of legislative process with experience lobbying at the state or federal level
- Knowledge of political landscape and social justice issues, particularly as they pertain to Congress, advocacy, Islamophobia, poverty, civil rights, and racial justice
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Self-driven requiring little supervision
This position is full time, 40 hours a week with some weekends/after hours required (can be used as compensation time). A stipend will be provided. Fellows are also encouraged to secure their own outside funding as well. Please submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for two references to info@poligonnational.org.
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About POLIGON EDUCATION FUND
Location:
250 K ST NE APT 520, WASHINGTON, DC 20002, US
Mission Statement
Poligon Education Fund (Poligon) is a national, non-partisan organization dedicated to increasing Muslim American participation on Capitol Hill. Guided by values of peace, justice, and pluralism, we seek to amplify Muslim American voices in Congress through training, research, and education. At the same time, we aim to educate policymakers and make meaningful progress on issues of concern to Muslims and other marginalized communities such as civil rights, Islamophobia, and the economy.
Description
The formation of Poligon comes at a time when anti-Muslim sentiment in the public and private spheres has reached its highest levels since 9/11. Consequences of Islamophobia include bullying in schools by both teachers and peers, public harassment of men and women perceived to be Muslim, and a travel ban barring Muslims from entering the U.S. Anti-shariah legislation, passed and pending in states around the country, is threatening to eliminate fundamental rights of Muslims to pray, fast, and give charity as prescribed by their faith. This is certainly not an environment that espouses our constitutionally protected principles of freedom and liberty for all.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
This is a Virtual Opportunity with no fixed address.
DATE POSTED
March 12, 2018
SKILLS
- Research
- Lobbying
- Public Advocacy
- Verbal / Written Communication
- Brand Development & Messaging
- Advocacy
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- 40 hours a week
- BA required