College Internship

Skills

At CAIR-SFBA, we believe that the best way to secure a better future for all of us is to empower young Americans with the skills they need to make a difference. Interns will work with leaders on substantive projects that lay the foundation for a more just and inclusive America.

Responsibilities

• Civic Engagement: Organize meetings with local elected officials, assist with voter registration campaigns, and act as a liaison between CAIR and public officials.
• Communications: Inform the media about Islamic activities and practices, monitor the local media, write editorials, and assist in issuing the CAIR-California newsletter.
• Event Planning/Outreach: Organize events sponsored by CAIR, propose and create new material to promote CAIR, prepare an exhibit, and help with inquiries from members and guests.
• Operations: Assist with daily operations, such as coordination of staff meetings, trainings, and activities; greet guests and interact with patrons; and assist with office organization projects.
• Youth Development: Implement CAIR's youth programming, engage high school and college students around issues of identity, leadership development, civil rights, civic engagement, and social justice.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be college students pursuing a bachelor's degree or an advanced degree, or recent graduates (17 and older).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office platforms.
• Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills.
• Passion and familiarity with the work that CAIR does.

Benefits

• While CAIR-SFBA does not compensate interns, we encourage candidates to apply for funding through scholarships and/or fellowships.

Pay

Internships typically last from 10-12 weeks, depending on the student's academic calendar. Hours for an academic term internship are 15 hours per week for a Fall or Spring internship and 20 hours for a Summer internship.

Schedule

CAIR-SFBA currently operates a hybrid schedule for staff and requires interns to work in-office a minimum of two days per week with Friday being a mandatory on-site day.

How To Apply

• Submit a cover letter discussing your interest in the position, as well as CAIR and its mission. Explain your preferred area of focus or department to be placed in, and your preferred internship term: Spring, Summer, Fall.
• Your resume.
• The names and contact information of three references.
• Your hours and availability to be in person on Wednesday or Thursday.

We will contact you once we have received all of your materials.