Internship Application

Required Documents

A complete application, in addition to the above form, consists of supplementary documents submitted by email the same day as the application to department supervisors.

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.

Read more on required documents by visiting the Intern Center.

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Civil Rights Law Clerks

To apply, please(1) complete the form, (2) email a cover letter, relevant writing sample(s), and resume to Legal Director, Heena Musabji at hmusabji@cair.com, and (3) CC outreach@cairchicago.org.

An original writing sample must meet legal writing standards; any legal topic may be addressed, related to CAIR-Chicago’s scope on civil rights and advocacy. Maximum 15 pages.

Communications Intern

To apply, please (1) complete the form, (2) email your resume & portfolio materials illustrating previous photography, videography, writing, and/or graphic design skills to Communications Director, Hafsa Haider at hhaider@cair.com, and (3) CC outreach@cairchicago.org.

Operations Intern

To apply, please (1) complete the form, (2) email a cover letter, a relevant writing sample(s) (limited to 15 pages), and resume to info@cairchicago.org, and (3) CC outreach@cairchicago.org.

Outreach Intern

To apply, please (1) complete the form, (2) email a cover letter, a relevant writing sample(s) (limited to 15 pages), and resume to Outreach Coordinator at outreach@cairchicago.org.

  
    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.

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