Internship Application 

 
 

Additional Required Documents*

A complete application, in addition to the above form, consists of the following documents submitted by email same day as the application:

1. Cover Letter

A cover letter that specifies the position and session (i.e., Winter-Spring, Summer, or Fall) you’re applying for, as well as your interests and qualifications;

2. Resumé

Your CV that lists your most relevant and updated profile and contact information; and

3. Samples

(Department/Division administrators may require to submit at least one of the following samples)

o Writing Sample, [Civil Rights] a drafted legal document or essay that reflects civil rights and advocacy as it pertains to CAIR-Chicago’s scope (max. 15 pages). [All other departments] an original work (2-3 pages) not submitted for academic coursework that reflects CAIR-Chicago's scope as it pertains to the applied position; OR

o Portfolio, [Communications or Operations] a display of completed works displaying skills, interests and perspective that also reflects CAIR-Chicago's scope as it pertains to the applied position.

Document Submission:

Required documents must be submitted by email only to the relevant department. See below.

• Civil Rights Department: Phil Robertson at probertson@cair.com

• Government Affairs Division: Ahmed Rehab at arehab@cair.com

• Communications Department: Erin Davis at epdavis@cair.com

• Operations Department: Maggie Slavin mslavin@cair.com

• Outreach Department: Bassam Arnaout at barnaout@cair.com

Applicants must clearly indicate which internship session and position they are applying for in the cover letter. Applications that do not state this information may not be processed.

CAIR-Chicago is an Equal Opportunity Educational Institution and EEO/Affirmative Action Employer committed to excellence through diversity. Acceptance into its Internship & Externship Program is made on the basis of qualifications without regard to race, sex, religion, national or ethnic origin, disability age, veteran status, or sexual orientation. If you are accepted into the program, note the minimum hour and weekly schedule requirements: Undergraduate/Graduate- a minimum of 12 hours per week; High School - Students in grades 9-12 will be required to complete at least eight (8) weeks with a minimum of 10 hours per week.