Nonprofit Management Intern

CAIR is seeking an intern in its Chapter Department. The Nonprofit Management Intern will report to the National Chapter Manager and Civil Rights Chapter Support Specialist. Responsibilities: Assist with initiatives to build and expand the capacity of CAIR chapters in Advocacy Community service Fundraising Governance Programming Develop training materials for CAIR chapters Coordinate chapter trainings Assist in the creation and dissemination of publications and resources for chapters Perform other related duties as assigned Qualifications: Sophomore status (or greater) at an accredited university Enthusiastic, optimistic, focused, and motivated Detail-oriented and creative; self-starter and can work under minimum supervision Strong organizational, interpersonal, analytical and communication skills Thorough working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint Requirements: 10 hours/week with flexible schedule.

Application guidelines: To be considered a complete application must be emailed to [email protected], and include all of the following: An application form, signed and dated with all spaces completed with the most updated information and truthful responses. A cover letter that specifies the position(s) and session (i.e., winter-spring, summer, or fall) you are applying for, as well as your interests and qualifications. Applicants must clearly indicate which internship position(s) they are applying for in the cover letter.

Applicants are welcome to apply for more than one department if they wish, please indicate your preference by ranking by number (1 being top priority) via the boxes on the Application Form linked above A resume that lists your most relevant and updated profile and contact information; and Writing Sample: This could be a drafted legal document, press release, blog, or previously submitted essay or writing assignment you’ve written that connects to civil rights and advocacy issues as they pertain to CAIR’s scope. We just want something that best exemplifies your writing and/or analytical skills. If none of the above are available, an original academic essay will also be considered. [maximum length: 5 pages; if longer, please select an excerpt].

If you are a student, a course schedule for the most current academic period (only applicable for Fall and Spring session) Letters of recommendation are welcome but not necessary. Writers are welcome to submit directly via email or have them sent by the applicant with their other materials. All interns are subject to the applicable CAIR employee rules.

All interns are subject to a criminal background check. Academic credit and community service hours Interns may receive academic credit or community service hours if arrangements are made between CAIR and the intern’s school. It is the student’s responsibility to research the requirements, work with the supervising director to tailor the internship, and ensure that appropriate forms are completed if they wish to receive academic credits from their respective institutions.

Stipend CAIR National offers a $1,500/semester stipend during the Summer session to offset housing & living costs. Unfortunately we are unable to offer this during the Spring & Fall at this time. No other financial compensation is offered at this time, although we are always happy to assist with securing funding through your academic institution or other third party programs.

Timeline and minimum expectations CAIR’s internship program is open throughout the year and we accept applications on a rolling basis. We consider and accept applications as soon as they are submitted, so we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible. Considering academic calendars, each session generally runs between the following months, though this may be adjusted depending on your availability: Winter/Spring: January – May (Suggested application deadline: December 1) Summer: May – August (Hard application deadline: April 1) Fall: September – December (Suggested application deadline: August 1) Due to the high volume of applicants, particularly for some of our more popular positions, it is recommended that you send in your application early in the application cycle.

We cannot guarantee that certain roles will be remain available at the application deadline. Scheduling requirements For Fall/Spring semesters most positions require 10-15 hours per week, with flexibility of more depending on the needs of the department and the student’s calendar. For the summer sessions interns typically work 15-20 hours a week, again flexible to needs of the department and the student’s calendar.

Specific hours will be agreed upon by the student and department supervisor at the start of the internship.Internships are approximately 10 weeks long but can be longer depending on the intern’s availability. Please include your specific availability in your cover letter. Questions or concerns For general inquiries, email or call David Manning, CAIR National’s Internship Coordinator, at [email protected] or 202-657-9843.