Muslim Democrats - 2017 Summer Internship 

The Muslim Democrats internship will offer an opportunity to strengthen community organizing skills, acquire media engagement acumen, and engage deeply in the political process, particularly in relation to American Muslims.

Role of Intern

Muslim Democrats is hiring a part-time summer intern (contract renewable during academic year) to engage with social media outreach and communication initiatives.  Intern will work with the Outreach Coordinator, other staff, and Advisory Board members to articulate programming, promote events, and disseminate articles relevant to the American Muslim community.

Qualifications of Candidate

• Current high school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student with GPA 3.0+

• Skilled at managing social media (i.e. Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube)

• Experience writing/ editing newsletters, blog posts, and press releases

• Strong oral and written communication skills

• Interest and/or experience with website design and digital media (including video and audio production)

• Strong interest in current events, social justice, and civil liberty, especially in connection to American Muslims

Remote internships are acceptable. Muslim Democrats is based in Chicago, IL.  

Applying for the Internship

*Application subject line should read: “Muslim Dems Internship Application - Your Name.”

*Please submit a cover email, resume, links to social media accounts managed, and one professional/ academic reference to [email protected] by June 3rd.

*A writing sample or link to digital media portfolio is encouraged, though not required.  

Internship will begin as soon as possible.

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Muslim Democrats works across party lines. We are a national network of activists, organizers, and community leaders working to enhance the meaningful participation of all American Muslims in the electoral process for political empowerment.  

The top priority remains to mobilize the community to vote, run, and engage with the local, state, and federal government.  Muslim Democrats will continue to strengthen its presence within the democratic system and to build partnerships with a variety of organizations, including faith-based, labor, progressive, immigrant, and civil liberty movements.  

For more information, please visit: www.muslimdemocrats.org.