SALDEF Invites Applicants for 2010 Summer Internships
The SALDEF Internship Program offers Sikh American youth rare opportunities for political advocacy and leadership development. The program educates students on issues of civil rights, public policy, and the legislative process. Students will gain practical experience in community organizing, research and writing, legal issues, political action, and educational outreach. SALDEF is seeking interns to assist in the following 3 areas:
Legislative Interns (2 positions) - Intern(s) will be involved with lobbying on National and State legislation. Functions include organizing lobby visits with Congressional offices, drafting official correspondence supporting specific legislation, and engaging in legislative strategy on hate crimes, religious freedom, racial profiling, and immigration. Legislative experience is not necessary.
Communications Intern (1 position) - Intern will work with SALDEF staff to implement a comprehensive communications strategy with the goal of expanding SALDEF's reach into the community and relationships with national media outlets. Applicant must have some background in Journalism, Communications, or a comparable field. Experience in advanced Web 2.0 initiatives preferred.
Development Interns (2 positions) - Intern(s) will work with senior SALDEF staff assisting in the design and implementation of a development strategy to grow SALDEF's organizational capacity and community outreach efforts. Applicant must have experience in Business, Management or similar field.
Qualifications: The program is designed for Sikh American students, although students of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Applicant must exhibit: excellent writing/research skills, demonstrated academic achievement, computer skills, strong work ethic, and attention to detail.
Benefits: Applicants will have the opportunity to be mentored by civil rights leaders and attend political events in the Nation's Capital. Applicants will work on National issues of concern and develop critical project management and implementation skills. College credit for internship has also been arranged in the past.
Education: Applicants must have completed at least one year of undergraduate studies. Graduate Students are also welcome to apply.
Location: Applicants are preferred to work in Washington, DC. Remote access work is offered on a case-by-case basis.
Time: Internships are offered full-time (40 hours per week) with occasional weekend and evening commitments. Schedules are flexible according to each candidate's commitments.
Stipend: Availability is based on a case-by-case basis.
Deadline: ROLLING - Early applications will be given preference.
To Apply: Interested applicants should send a cover letter with references, resume, and 5-page writing sample to the below address. If applying for a stipend, please add a Statement of Need.
SALDEF
C/O Internship Director,
1413 K Street NW, 5th Floor
Washington, DC 20005.
Faxes accepted at (202) 318-4433
Email applications as word attachments to: [email protected]
About SALDEF
Founded in 1996, SALDEF is the oldest Sikh American civil rights and educational organization dedicated to protecting and promoting the civil rights of Sikh Americans through advocacy, education, and media relations. SALDEF's mission is to create a fostering environment in the United States for future generations of Sikh Americans.
Contact SALDEF:
Sikh American Legal Defense and Education Fund (SALDEF)
Phone: 202-392-2700
Fax: 202-318-3344
Web: www.saldef.org
Email: [email protected]