EMPOWERING YOUNG AMERICAN

CAIR interns receive practical training in public and media relations, government relations, legal and civil rights, community outreach, research and leadership training. They work with skilled and dedicated mentors to gain first-hand experience in these fields.

CAIR-CT is now accepting applications for following internship opportunities:

1. Speaker Training Workshop Coordinator: Use our existing templates to set up a CAIR speaker training program in Hartford, New London, and other locations. Training programs are geared towards educating students and activists about interacting with media, making presentations about Islam or Muslims, and more. Timeline: 2 months.

2. Media Research: Review articles, blogs and news on Connecticut Muslims. Enter strategic comments on blogs and coordinate letter writing to increase CAIR presence in these mediums. Interns would also maintain their own blog CAIR Connecticut Media blog. Time line: variable.

3. Media Profile: create profiles of local journalists, columnists, and leaders for a database. The database is to help communicate with community and educate community about CAIR programs and events. Time line: variable.

4. Voter Registration Campaign: recent Pew data revealed low rates of voting and registration amongst Muslims. This will set up voter education programs, and work with community groups to maximize voter turnout. Time line: variable.

5. Marketing Project Create graphics, posters and other CAIR can use to communicate projects/campaigns and events to its constituents and to the community. This would also involve expanding member database and providing assistance in creating a weekly e-newsletter. Time line: variable.

To apply, send a resume by email to moc.tc-riac@ofni. Please be prepared to provide references.

We look forward to providing you with this great opportunity