Internships

01/09/2025: Policy Internships for Summer 2025 have already been filled. Apply by 4/1 for Summer Media and Law Internships.

Application Instructions

To apply, send a cover letter, resume, and list of 3 references (name, relationship, email address, and phone number) to Katie at kwalker@cair.com.

Applicants to the Legal Internship must also include a writing sample, which will preferably focus on issues within CAIR-WA’s scope, civil rights, and/or human rights issues.

The subject line of your email should be: “[Full Name] Internship Application”.

Please include the following in your cover letter:

  • Specify which internship you are applying for. If you are interested in more than one internship, please let us know your top choice.
  • Specify which season(s) you are applying for: summer, fall, or winter/spring
  • Let us know how you learned about the internship!
  • Explanation as to why you are interested in our work and what experience(s) makes you a strong candidate for this internship.

Interning at CAIR-WA

All internships are 15-20 hours a week for approximately 12 weeks, with the exception of summer legal internships for law students which may have a full-time option. Schedules as well as start and end dates are negotiable.

CAIR-WA internships can be done for university credit or a paid stipend. Due to the fact that these are paid internships, we are only able to offer a set number of internships per department per year. 

CAIR-WA is a hybrid workplace. Interns may work remotely or in our office in downtown Seattle. Interns may be asked to work in the community as well. Any required in-person work hours, meetings, or events will be communicated to interns in advance.

Summer Internship

Priority Application Deadline: April 1
Start Date: June 15
End Date: September 15

Available Internship Opportunities:

Autumn Internship

Priority Application Deadline: July 1
Start Date: September 15
End Date: December 15

Available Internship Opportunities:

Winter/Spring Internship

Priority Application Deadline: November 1
Start Date: January 15
End Date: April 15

Available Internship Opportunities:

Policy Internship

CAIR-Washington’s Policy Department promotes civic engagement within Washington’s Muslim community and advocates for responsible policies in schools, companies, and government agencies. Our team leads campaigns that seek to empower community members to exercise their civic duties and assert their rights when necessary.

Policy Interns will work closely with the Policy Associate to organize and plan our current programs.

Qualifications:

  • Good academic standing in an undergraduate or graduate program
  • Good communication skills, research and analytical skills
  • Interest in public policy and civic engagement

Responsibilities:

  • *During the Washington state legislative session, Policy Interns will focus tasks related to CAIR-WA’s legislative agenda*
  • Assisting with civil engagement events, such as Muslim Day at the Capitol (MDAC) 
  • Conducting legislative and policy research at the local, state, and federal levels
  • Researching civic engagement education tools
  • Developing outreach materials for the Muslim community
  • Coordinating community education and training sessions
  • Assisting with issue-specific research and material development

This is a hybrid position, with the opportunity for remote and in-person work. 

Media Internship

Develop your media skills while helping combat Islamophobia and promoting Muslim representation in Washington state. Media interns may get hands-on experience with social media, press work, community outreach, event planning, media strategy and media production.

Qualifications:

  • Interest in design, media, and marketing
  • Commitment to furthering the mission and values of CAIR-WA
  • Takes initiative, works well individually and collaboratively

Responsibilities:

  • Participate in designing a media or marketing project which will further the mission and strategic priorities of CAIR-WA, take ownership of this project for the duration of the internship.
  • Complete data entry, reporting, and tracking tasks as assigned.
  • Collaborate with the Communications Director and Media Team on projects, social media, and community outreach.
  • Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

This position is open to students or those early in their careers. It is designed as a fully remote position with the option for occasional in-person work.

Outreach and Advocacy Internship

CAIR-WA Outreach and Advocacy department works to connect the Muslim community in Washington State to one another and to provide community resources to increase civic engagement by developing strategic partnership with community-based organizations and local leaders to strengthen the Muslim community’s grassroots power.

Outreach and advocacy interns will work closely with Community Legal Advocate and Community Organizers to:

  • Identify and recruit CAIR-WA volunteers to support and participate in social justice campaigns and programs.
  • Collaborate with CAIR WA various departments to coordinate and publicize workshops, training, and know your rights presentations on various legal rights, policy priorities, and immigration services.
  • Increase outreach and education by tabling at events hosted by local community organizations or mosques to mobilize congregants about ongoing campaigns, call to actions, or fundraising opportunities.

Qualifications:

  • Good academic standing
  • Good communication skills and analytical skills
  • Interest in social justice, civic engagement, and community engagement

Outreach and advocacy interns will most likely work in collaboration interdepartmentally to support existing outreach and education programs.

This position is open to high school students, college students, or those early in their careers.