The American Islamic Congress (AIC) is a civil rights organization promoting tolerance and the exchange of ideas among Muslims and between other peoples. AIC is a non-religious civic initiative, challenging increasingly negative perceptions of Muslims by advocating responsible leadership and ‘two-way’ interfaith understanding. As Muslim-Americans, thriving amidst America's open multicultural society and civil liberties, we promote these same values for the global Muslim community. We are not afraid to advocate unequivocally for women's equality, free expression, and nonviolence, making no apologies for terrorism.
Our organization grew out of the ashes of September 11. In late 2001, a diverse group of young Muslim Americans incorporated AIC as a 501(c)3 non-profit and non-partisan organization. We opened an office in New Haven, Connecticut, and began publishing editorials, speaking to interfaith audiences, and reaching out to public officials. Today AIC operates offices in Washington, Boston, Cairo, and Basra. Our leaders have published editorials in top newspapers; testified to Congress; provided sensitivity training to law enforcement and members of the armed forces; run workshops on nonviolent reform for young Middle Eastern activists; and spoken at dozens of universities and civic institutions.
AIC, a civil rights and civil society building NGO with offices in the U.S. and Middle East, seeks a communications and public relations intern. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and internship start/end dates and hours are flexible (minimum of 12 hours/weeks). Learn the ropes of writing for and maintaining a website, creating and distributing newsletters, creating collateral, working with co-sponsoring organizations, event logistics and management, and other important communications and public relations skills in an international organization. Build relationships with the NGO, IR and government relations scene in D.C. and work in a multicultural, multilingual, and fun environment.
Skills and qualifications:
- Seeking or obtained college degree in a communications-related field
- Strong writing skills with portfolio
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Strong interpersonal skills, outgoing and team-oriented
- Experience with HTML and website maintenance
- Experience with MailChimp or other newsletter interface
- Experience maintaining databases
- Experience or understanding of international issues affecting the Middle East or interfaith issues
- Must have own laptop with Microsoft Office
