Position Title: Internships—Undergraduate/Graduate Background: Founded as the Sikh Mediawatch and Resource Task Force (SMART) in 1996, SALDEF is a national non-profit civil rights and educational organization. We empower Sikh Americans through four program areas: legal assistance, educational outreach, legislative advocacy and media relations. Summary: SALDEF is seeking interns to assist in all program areas. Duties and responsibilities will include:
- Conducting research and assisting with outreach to the Sikh American community and the general population.
- Working with members of SALDEF Office of Legal Affairs to research and aid in cases and complaints ranging from employment discrimination, racial profiling and religious freedoms protection.
- Attending meetings with elected and appointed government officials in Washington, DC.
- Assisting SALDEF staff with community education and awareness efforts.
- Working directly with community members and local representatives to coordinate grass-roots empowerment efforts.
- Former interns include students from California State University, Fresno; George Mason University; University of California, Berkeley; University of Virginia; Virginia Commonwealth University; and Yale University.
Benefits: Mentorship from civil rights leaders/attorneys. Opportunity to attend events with congressional/coalition partners. College credit can also be for internship has also been arranged in the past for students that are interested in such. Qualifications: Excellent writing/research skills; demonstrated academic achievement; skill in the use of personal computers and related software applications; good work ethic and motivated highly desirable; reliable and consistent internet access; attention to detail a must. Education: Preferred College Juniors, Seniors; Graduate and Professional Students. Location: Washington, DC (preferred but not required). Remote access work is possible. Time: Spring/Summer Semester, Interns are expected to work 10-15 hours per week. Schedules are flexible according to each candidate’s personal commitments. Stipend: TBA; Arrangements may be provided on a case-by-case basis. Deadline: Rolling process until internship spots are filled To Apply: Interested applicants should send a cover letter, resume, 3-5-page writing sample, and any other supporting materials to: SALDEF info@saldef.org 1413 K. ST, N.W; 5th Floor Washington, DC 20005 Faxes accepted at (202) 318-4433