Description:
- Undergraduate or recent graduate
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
- Strong communication and presentation skills
- Flexibility to work extra hours to fulfill event preparation requirements
- Ability to work well in teams
- Previous experience working on small or medium scale events preferred
- Strong negotiation skills
- Diligent, dependable and hard working
- Detail Oriented
- Degree in liberal arts, public policy, political science, or related field.
- Interest in the Gulf and Middle East region required
- Strong attention to detail
- Strong research and analytical skills
- Excellent written and communication skills
- Ability to proactively multitask and prioritize
- Excellent writing skills
- Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, and Excel skills preferred
- Marketing experience a plus
- Any regional language skills (including French) a plus
- Must possess strong writing skills, excellent communication abilities, attention to detail, and a positive attitude
- Preferred candidates will have photography and audio/visual, skills and knowledge of Final Cut Pro, Adobe InDesign and Photoshop, and HTML. Previous experience with web content design a plus
Civil Rights and Policy Intern
KARAMAH
Work Schedule: Varies
Description: KARAMAH seeks an intern to support our civil rights division. The intern will report to our Interim Executive Director to support research, fact checking, data gathering, and policy development.
Eligibility:
- Pursuing a career in public policy, advocacy, or the law preferred
- Writing and publishing experience preferred but not required.
- A passion for human rights, gender equity, and religious freedom
Locations:
- Rockville, Maryland
- Washington, DC
Compensation: Unpaid
Application Deadline: November 15, 2018
Undergraduate/Graduate Intern
KARAMAH
Work Schedule: Varies
Description: Interns will have opportunities to see examples of the practical application of Islamic jurisprudence, assist with research, write web articles, and current event reports. Interns may also assist in planning and executing educational programs, including topics, creating program documents and hand-outs, advertising, digital and video media work, and program administration.
Eligibility:
- Superior written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent research and writing skills
- Enthusiastic and self-motivated work style with high attention to detail
- Ability to work well in groups and on short deadlines
- Interest in Islamic Studies, Human rights, Women’s rights, Civil Rights, and/or Comparative Law
- Event planning experience
- Non-profit experience
- Social media/communications experience (preferred)
- Arabic language skills are preferred but not required
Locations:
- Rockville, Maryland
- Washington, DC
Compensation: Unpaid. Academic credit possible.
Application Deadline: November 15, 2018
Communications Intern
KARAMAH
Work Schedule: Varies
Description: Intern(s) will gain meaningful experience at a DC-based NGO, as well as exposure to the fields of Women’s rights, Civil Rights, Islamic law, and leadership development. The Communications intern will have the opportunity to work on a variety of projects, which may include assisting in writing press releases, media advisories, stories for the KARAMAH website and other publications; assisting with logistics for press conferences; building and expanding media databases; assisting in the development and implementation of social media strategy; and posting to social media.
Eligibility:
- Bachelor’s degree or current enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate program, preferably in communications, political science, international relations or a related field
- Excellent interpersonal, critical thinking, research and writing skills
- Experience or classwork in communications, marketing, or journalism a plus
- Strong attention to detail
- Arabic translation experience highly desired
- Graphic design experience and/or ability to make social graphics is a plus
- Working knowledge of primary social media platforms
Locations:
- Rockville, Maryland
- Washington, DC
Compensation: Unpaid. Academic credit possible.
Application Deadline: November 15, 2018
- Currently enrolled graduate or advanced undergraduate students (juniors/ seniors), or recent graduates (within one year of graduation)
- Working towards a degree in a relevant field (e.g., events planning, hospitality, management, marketing, or similar fields)
- Academic training or demonstrated interest in Middle East studies, political science, international relations, US foreign policy, or similar fields
- Strong writing, interpersonal, and organizational skills, and attention to detail
- Working knowledge and familiarity with computer and internet applications
- Previous experience in event coordination and office management desirable
- English fluency required, proficiency in Arabic or other regional languages a plus
- Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States
- Currently enrolled graduate or advanced undergraduate students (juniors/ seniors), or recent graduates (within one year of graduation)
- Working toward a degree in a relevant field (e.g., Middle East studies, political science, international affairs, international law, US foreign policy, or similar fields)
- Academic training and demonstrated interest in Middle East studies, political science, international relations, US foreign policy, or similar fields
- Excellent research, writing, editing, reasoning, and analytical skills; attention to detail; ability to work independently
- Working knowledge and familiarity with computer and data applications (e.g., MS Excel) and internet research tools
- Previous experience in writing and research desirable
- English fluency required; proficiency in Arabic or other regional languages a plus
- Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States
Compensation: Paid
- Completed at least one year of college
- Have a strong interest in Turkey and basic understanding of Turkish domestic and/or foreign politics, social developments, or experience living or studying in Turkey
- Good writing, editing, research, and analytical skills; ability to complete writing and research tasks under short deadlines
- Fluency in Turkish or Arabic is preferred
- Have knowledge of Excel, Word, and Internet research tools
- Must have good Diplomatic and professional manner, communication skills, and an ability to work both independently and under strict supervision
- Have strong in both verbal and written communication
- Familiarity with Microsoft Access, Excel, and Word
- Ability to work Monday through Thursday 9:30am to 5:00pm. (30 hours/week)
Description:The Arts and Culture Department seeks an intern to facilitate a new arts exhibition tour and accompanying educational programming in cities across the country. The department also seeks an intern to assist with a unique exchange program, bringing Middle Eastern cultural leaders to the United States. The intern will help organize programs and events for the visiting cultural leaders in cities around the country.
- Must have a positive attitude
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
- Familiarity and interest in the Middle East
- Adobe InDesign/Adobe CreativeSuite (Including Photoshop) and Constant Contact experience preferred
- Experience working with museums or art galleries a plus
- Experience planning, managing, and implementing events preferred
- Familiarity with regional artists and cultural leaders a plus
