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Since 1981, over 300 students have participated in the
ADC Research Institute's (ADCRI) Internship Program. Students from all
over the country and abroad gather at the National Office in Washington,
DC, every year to gain firsthand experience and knowledge of ADC issues
and campaigns.
ADCRI is the non-profit affiliate of ADC. The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination
Committee is an Arab-American civil rights organization. It was founded
in 1980 to defend the rights of Americans of Arab descent against discrimination,
stereotyping and hate crimes, to promote the Arab cultural heritage and
to serve as a voice for the Arab American community on issues of foreign
and domestic policy.
QUALIFICATIONS:
The internship program offers a variety of positions of leadership development.
It educates students on issues of civil rights and the Arab heritage and
current events in the Middle East, and empowers them to educate others.
At the same time, students gain practical training in community organizing,
research and writing, media relations, legal issues, political action
and educational work, and, routine office work alongside our regular staff.
The first few week of the summer program are centered on the annual ADC
convention in June. Candidates must be currently enrolled in college and
have completed at least one year of undergraduate study. This includes
recent graduates, graduate students and law students. Individual departments
have their own requirements. Interns are expected to become a regular
ADC members. While the program is primarily oriented to Arab-American
students, we encourage applicants of all ethnic backgrounds.
SEMESTER INTERNSHIPS:
Volunteer positions for work-study or college credit are available during
the academic year at the ADC National Office, and are arranged on a case-by-case
basis. Internships carry a small stipend. Full-time interns receive $400/month
for undergraduates and $500 for graduate students. Interns receiving course
credit do not receive a stipend. During the school year, applications
are considered as they are received. Work hours can be accommodated to
student's class schedules.
SUMMER PROGRAM:
During the summer, up to 15 internships are available at the National
Office. The internships are full time positions and normally last from
June 1 to July 31. There is a $750 stipend for undergraduate students,
$1000 for graduate students. Those who receive course credit for the internship
do not receive a stipend
Housing:
We can advise interns and assist them in locating roommates and/or housing
in college dormitories.
Educational Programs:
One day a week, interns visit government and congressional
offices, and embassies and organizations. This introduces students to
some of the policymaking institutions in the Washington area which shape
issues and current events of concerns to Arab Americans. There will be
opportunities to take advantage of the speakers, conferences, films and
cultural programs in Washington which address Arab world issues. Each
year interns write and publish Intern Perspectives, in which they reflect
on their experiences here and on the issues they have dealt with.
Detailed Information about the Intern Program [Click on department
name for info]:
Deadlines:
Applications for summer internships for the legal Department are due Jan
15. Other applications are due by March 1st. Later applications will be
considered but early applicants will be given priority.
To apply:
- Completed application form [Download
from here in PDF format] If you like an application form faxed to
you, call Marvin Wingfield : 202.244.2990
- Resume
- Academic transcript
- Two letters of recommendation
- A two-page personal statement about your goals as
an ADCRI intern, and how your academic, professional, or extracurricular
activities, or career goals are related to the position you requested.
Mail completed applications to:
Intern Coordinator
The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee
4201 Connecticut Ave. NW, suite 300
Washington, DC 20008
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