Opportunities From: United Way of King County

How does it work?

A minimum six month, 20 hours per week commitment is required. Most internships require all hours to be completed in the office, within the hours of 8:00am and 5:30pm, Monday through Friday. Although additional qualifications may be noted with each position, all internship positions at CAIR-WA require the following attributes:

Passion for CAIR's community service work Internal sense of urgency and initiative that promotes focus, creative thinking and solutions Punctuality and reliability Proficiency with Microsoft Windows, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. Excellent organizational skills Strong verbal and written communication skills Professional demeanor How to Apply?

For more information or to apply, please click on the "respond" button and we will follow up with you. 

You will be asked to indicate the position(s) in which you are interested, provide an explanation of why you are interested in this position, describe any relevant experience or skills, and provide 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 internship positions at CAIR-WA are unpaid.

Students interested in receiving academic credit (college) or community service hours (high school) should indicate so in their cover letters. Credit may be arranged during the first week of the academic term.

Public Relations Description:

As a Public Relations Intern (title could also be Fellow or Volunteer, based on applicant's goals) you will be part of a highly challenging, highly rewarding un-paid 1-year internship where you will deliver measurable societal impact by producing Op-Eds and other written and broadcast media pieces that reach millions of audience members, and gain immense professional-level public relations experience with the guidance of CAIR-WA's Executive Director, and a PR consultant, who has 25+ years of professional PR experience.

You will work on the largest grassroots Muslim community media training and mobilizing project in the nation, designed to bring millions of fellow Americans to fully understand the lives, challenges, accomplishments and contributions of American Muslim women, men and children nationwide

Requirements:

Demonstrated ability to fulfill the above-mentioned responsibilities Possess strong logical reasoning skills Submit a portfolio with a minimum three (3) works of no more than 1 page each, illustrating previous experience, skills, interest, and perspective Demonstrated ability to craft strategic, compelling messaging for target audiences Ability to work under very strict time constraints A strong interest in, and familiarity with broadcast, online & print media, especially concerning stories and issues related to Islam and Muslims. (See: www.cairseattle.org/SeattleTimes) A 1-year minimum commitment is required for this particular position

How does it work?

A minimum six month, 20 hours per week commitment is required. Most internships require all hours to be completed in the office, within the hours of 8:00am and 5:30pm, Monday through Friday. Although additional qualifications may be noted with each position, all internship positions at CAIR-WA require the following attributes:

Passion for CAIR's community service work Internal sense of urgency and initiative that promotes focus, creative thinking and solutions Punctuality and reliability Proficiency with Microsoft Windows, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. Excellent organizational skills Strong verbal and written communication skills Professional demeanor How to Apply?

For more information or to apply, please click on the "respond" button and we will follow up with you. 

You will be asked to indicate the position(s) in which you are interested, provide an explanation of why you are interested in this position, describe any relevant experience or skills, and provide 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 internship positions at CAIR-WA are unpaid.

Students interested in receiving academic credit (college) or community service hours (high school) should indicate so in their cover letters. Credit may be arranged during the first week of the academic term.

Executive Assistant 

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 does it work?

A minimum six month, 20 hours per week commitment is required. Most internships require all hours to be completed in the office, within the hours of 8:00am and 5:30pm, Monday through Friday. Although additional qualifications may be noted with each position, all internship positions at CAIR-WA require the following attributes:

Passion for CAIR's community service work Internal sense of urgency and initiative that promotes focus, creative thinking and solutions Punctuality and reliability Proficiency with Microsoft Windows, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. Excellent organizational skills Strong verbal and written communication skills Professional demeanor How to Apply?

For more information or to apply, please click on the "respond" button and we will follow up with you. 

You will be asked to indicate the position(s) in which you are interested, provide an explanation of why you are interested in this position, describe any relevant experience or skills, and provide 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 internship positions at CAIR-WA are unpaid.

Students interested in receiving academic credit (college) or community service hours (high school) should indicate so in their cover letters. Credit may be arranged during the first week of the academic term.

EVENT PLANNING

While working at CAIR-WA, the Event Planning Intern will play a valuable role in planning and managing all logistical aspects of event planning for our annual awards banquet and for full-day youth events to help local American Muslim youth enter careers in media and politics.

Tasks include, but are not limited to: setting numerous appointments with executives via e-mail and phone, maintaining a detailed pre-event registration system, compiling detailed event attendee information, track planning committee members' work to ensure completion, track inventory of all supplies needed for events, vetting and confirming experts to prepare students in these areas; preparing and printing of all event literature; and preparing and disseminating all event marketing.

This position is ideal for a student or professional looking to gain valuable experience in event planning, while learning more about CAIR-WA's work in defending civil rights, fighting bigotry, empowering American Muslims, and promoting accurate, representative media portrayals of Islam and Muslims.

Qualifications:

Demonstrated experience in successful event planning and problem solving Demonstrated experience in effectively managing many competing priorities under strict timelines Exceptional organizational skills and meticulous attention to details A very positive attitude Punctual and reliable Very proficient in MS Word and Excel Internal sense of urgency and initiative that promotes focus, creative thinking and solutions Strong verbal and written business communication as well as proofreading and editing skills

 

How does it work?

A minimum six month, 20 hours per week commitment is required. Most internships require all hours to be completed in the office, within the hours of 8:00am and 5:30pm, Monday through Friday. Although additional qualifications may be noted with each position, all internship positions at CAIR-WA require the following attributes:

Passion for CAIR's community service work Internal sense of urgency and initiative that promotes focus, creative thinking and solutions Punctuality and reliability Proficiency with Microsoft Windows, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. Excellent organizational skills Strong verbal and written communication skills Professional demeanor How to Apply?

For more information or to apply, please click on the "respond" button and we will follow up with you. 

You will be asked to indicate the position(s) in which you are interested, provide an explanation of why you are interested in this position, describe any relevant experience or skills, and provide 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 internship positions at CAIR-WA are unpaid.

Students interested in receiving academic credit (college) or community service hours (high school) should indicate so in their cover letters. Credit may be arranged during the first week of the academic term.

 

Donor Relations

This position is ideal for a student or professional looking to gain valuable experience in working in a professional office setting, while learning more about 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.

CAIR-WA is a 501c3 non-profit Muslim civil rights organization funded almost fully by local individuals who live in the state of Washington, and their employers' matching funds. The Donor Relations Volunteer helps maximize fulfillment of pledges by local donors and ensure matching of their donation by their employers.

Tasks include:

Enter pledges and donations received into online Donor Perfect® database Call donors to fulfill pledges and obtain employer information Track and ensure employer matching General office tasks as needed

Basic orientation and a detailed procedure manual are provided to quickly acquaint the volunteer with task procedures. The Donor Relations Volunteer reports to the Office Manager.

Requirements:

Very strong, confident phone communication skills Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel Punctual and reliable Internal sense of urgency and initiative that promotes focus, creative thinking and solutions Exceptional organizational skills and meticulous attention to details

How does it work?

A minimum six month, 20 hours per week commitment is required. Most internships require all hours to be completed in the office, within the hours of 8:00am and 5:30pm, Monday through Friday. Although additional qualifications may be noted with each position, all internship positions at CAIR-WA require the following attributes:

Passion for CAIR's community service work Internal sense of urgency and initiative that promotes focus, creative thinking and solutions Punctuality and reliability Proficiency with Microsoft Windows, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. Excellent organizational skills Strong verbal and written communication skills Professional demeanor How to Apply?

For more information or to apply, please click on the "respond" button and we will follow up with you. 

You will be asked to indicate the position(s) in which you are interested, provide an explanation of why you are interested in this position, describe any relevant experience or skills, and provide 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 internship positions at CAIR-WA are unpaid.

Students interested in receiving academic credit (college) or community service hours (high school) should indicate so in their cover letters. Credit may be arranged during the first week of the academic term.

Civil Rights Case Intake

Our Civil Rights Department handles hundreds of cases each year that range from prejudiced gestures to full blown discrimination against Muslim clients as well as non-Muslims who have been perceived to be Muslim. Casework includes conducting intake interviews, ongoing communication with clients and offending parties, writing advocacy letters, attorney referrals, researching relevant legislation, and database entry. The department also presents "Know-Your-Rights" trainings for local Muslims.

While working with CAIR-WA, the Civil Rights Intern will gain interviewing, investigative, and writing skills from work with diverse clientele to document civil rights abuses. S/he will oversee civil rights cases, as well as assist in documenting and reporting data and educating the community about CAIR's work. In addition, s/he will have access to a number of community events and trainings (depending on scheduling) pertaining to broader civil rights work in Washington State. S/he may be asked to perform other tasks as needed.

Requirements:

Comfortable with conducting interviews and asking probing questions over the phone Good judgment and discretion Flexibility with diverse tasks and varying schedules Excellent verbal communication skills Excellent writing skills A very positive attitude Punctuality and reliability Detail-orientation and excellent organizational skills Ability to work across cultural boundaries with respect, patience and understanding

A minimum six month, six hours per week commitment is requested for most volunteer projects. Volunteers are expected to bring professional-level skills in a particular area. Though additional qualifications may be noted with each position, all volunteer positions at CAIR-WA require the following attributes:

Passion for CAIR’s community service work Internal sense of urgency and initiative that promotes focus, creative thinking and solutions Internal sense of urgency and initiative that promotes focus, creative thinking and solutions Punctuality and reliability Strong verbal and written communication skills Professional demeanor

Photograph CAIR-WA events across the Puget Sound and upload to online albums. Write short event reports to be published online.

Requirements

Experience in photo journalism, photo editing, and Facebook live-casting. A portfolio of past work showing taste, creativity and potential is required Experience in news or feature writing a strong bonus. A very flexible schedule including availability on weekends and evenings Means of transportation to travel in the Great Seattle area. TO APPLY:   When responding to this opportunity please include what areas in which you'd like to volunteer your skills, why you are interested in this position, relevant experience or skill and your complete contact information (full name, email, and phone number). We will reach out to gather more information such as resume, cover letter, references, etc.

All volunteer positions at CAIR-WA are unpaid.

Students interested in receiving academic credit (college) or community service hours (high school) should let us know. Credit may be arranged during the first week of the academic term.

What's Required: 

A minimum six month, six hours per week commitment is requested for most volunteer projects. Volunteers are expected to bring professional-level skills in a particular area. Though additional qualifications may be noted with each position, all volunteer positions at CAIR-WA require the following attributes:

Passion for CAIR’s community service work Internal sense of urgency and initiative that promotes focus, creative thinking and solutions Internal sense of urgency and initiative that promotes focus, creative thinking and solutions Punctuality and reliability Strong verbal and written communication skills Professional demeanor

Assist with miscellaneous office projects when needed. These are especially needed leading up to major events.

Requirements

Ability to work independently and find solutions under short deadlines Experience in office work including proficiency in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint Experience in professional phone communication and business letter writing TO APPLY:   When responding to this opportunity please include what areas in which you'd like to volunteer your skills, why you are interested in this position, relevant experience or skill and your complete contact information (full name, email, and phone number). We will reach out to gather more information such as resume, cover letter, references, etc.

All volunteer positions at CAIR-WA are unpaid.

Students interested in receiving academic credit (college) or community service hours (high school) should let us know. Credit may be arranged during the first week of the academic term.

A minimum six month, six hours per week commitment is requested for most volunteer projects. Volunteers are expected to bring professional-level skills in a particular area. Though additional qualifications may be noted with each position, all volunteer positions at CAIR-WA require the following attributes:

Passion for CAIR’s community service work Internal sense of urgency and initiative that promotes focus, creative thinking and solutions Internal sense of urgency and initiative that promotes focus, creative thinking and solutions Punctuality and reliability Strong verbal and written communication skills Professional demeanor

The Web Development and Design (please specify in your e-mail which of the two you'd like to be considered) Volunteer will join our volunteer web site design and development team. The Web Design Volunteer will consistently update our website with new content, including articles, press releases, action alerts, project information, responses, news and events, and more. The Web Design Volunteer will also maintain procedure logs to document CAIR-WA's procedures and protocols. Other tasks as needed.

Requirements

A portfolio of past work illustrating previous experience, skills, interest, and perspective. Exceptional attention to detail and excellent organizational skills required Very strong writing and proof-reading ability. Knowledge of HTML (knowledge of Javascript a plus). Ability to work independently or as part of a team and under strict time constraints TO APPLY:   When responding to this opportunity please include what areas in which you'd like to volunteer your skills, why you are interested in this position, relevant experience or skill and your complete contact information (full name, email, and phone number). We will reach out to gather more information such as resume, cover letter, references, etc.

All volunteer positions at CAIR-WA are unpaid.

Students interested in receiving academic credit (college) or community service hours (high school) should let us know. Credit may be arranged during the first week of the academic term.

A minimum six month, six hours per week commitment is requested for most volunteer projects. Volunteers are expected to bring professional-level skills in a particular area. Though additional qualifications may be noted with each position, all volunteer positions at CAIR-WA require the following attributes:

Passion for CAIR’s community service work Internal sense of urgency and initiative that promotes focus, creative thinking and solutions Internal sense of urgency and initiative that promotes focus, creative thinking and solutions Punctuality and reliability Strong verbal and written communication skills Professional demeanor

Train speakers through simulated media interviews on message discipline, on-camera interview techniques, etc., given CAIR-WA’s messaging guidelines. Trainings will be via phone and often in-person for on-camera practice interviews

Requirements

Professional experience in training on message discipline and on-camera interview techniques Flexible schedule and openings during weekends and evenings. TO APPLY:   When responding to this opportunity please include what areas in which you'd like to volunteer your skills, why you are interested in this position, relevant experience or skill and your complete contact information (full name, email, and phone number). We will reach out to gather more information such as resume, cover letter, references, etc.

All volunteer positions at CAIR-WA are unpaid.

Students interested in receiving academic credit (college) or community service hours (high school) should let us know. Credit may be arranged during the first week of the academic term.

Record and produce short professional videos ranging from 30-second public service ads to 5 minute short documentaries and other video items to depicting American Muslims’ lives and contributions. Projects include compelling videos of CAIR-WA clients, American Muslim military personnel, veterans, nurses, as well as ‘know your rights’ videos. Volunteers will use their own equipment.

Requirements

Experience in video recording and film production A portfolio of past work showing taste, creativity and potential is required Experience in creative writing or effective story-telling TO APPLY:   When responding to this opportunity please include what areas in which you'd like to volunteer your skills, why you are interested in this position, relevant experience or skill and your complete contact information (full name, email, and phone number). We will reach out to gather more information such as resume, cover letter, references, etc.

All volunteer positions at CAIR-WA are unpaid.

Students interested in receiving academic credit (college) or community service hours (high school) should let us know. Credit may be arranged during the first week of the academic term.