Policy Intern

Position: Policy Intern, Part time. 10-15 hours/week 

Area of Focus: Policy 

Location: Atlanta, GA 

Reports to: Policy Director 

Application Deadline: August 22nd. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis 

Start Date: ASAP 

About CAIR-Georgia 

CAIR-Georgia is the Georgia chapter of the Council on American Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest civil liberties and advocacy group serving the Muslim community. Our mission is to enhance the understanding of Islam, protect civil liberties, and empower Muslims in America to advocate for themselves. From restrictions placed on Muslims to practice their religion, to profiling and discrimination stemming from a lack of understanding of Islam, the need for CAIR in Georgia is great. CAIR-Georgia strives to ensure that Muslims in Georgia enjoy the same protections that all Americans have. 

The Opportunity  

CAIR-Georgia is looking for a passionate and dedicated Policy Intern. This person will assist the policy team in preparing for Georgia’s upcoming state legislative session by conducting research related to proactive and defensive policy work, drafting written advocacy materials, and more. 

Responsibilities 

Research statues and caselaw relevant to CAIR-Georgia's policy agenda 

Draft legislator and community-facing advocacy materials 

Research emergent legislative threats 

Support with policy department events as needed 

Required Qualifications 

Strong legal research ability 

Strong writing ability 

Ability to write for both expert audiences and general public preferred 

Ability to work independently and as a team 

Receptive to feedback 

Strong communication skills  

Proficiency in Microsoft Office 

Strong commitment to civil rights and to CAIR’s mission 

Prior experience with Georgia state policy work preferred 

Background in law, public policy, or immigration preferred 

Compensation and Benefits  

$15/hour  

Flexible schedule 

Application Process  

Please apply by email to Megan Gordon at mgordon@cair.com and include the following as pdf attachments: 

 Resume  

Cover letter addressing your interest in the role and applicable skills 

Please indicate “Policy Intern” in the subject line.