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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 in Washington, DC, every year to gain firsthand experience in the
workings of the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC).
ADC is the leading grassroots Arab American organization. It was founded
in 1980 by former Senator James Abourezk to defend the rights of people
of Arab descent and promote the Arab heritage.
ADCRI's internship program offers a variety of positions geared to educating
students on issues of civil rights and the Arab heritage and empowering
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.
Qualifications
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.
We encourage applicants of all ethnic backgrounds.
Semester Internships
Intern 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. During the school year, applications are considered as they are received.
Work hours can be accommodated to students class schedules. Stipends vary
according to student program and schedule.
Summer Program
During the summer, up to 10 internships are available at the ADC national
office. The internships are full-time positions and normally last ten weeks
from late May to early August. Interns receive a $500 stipend.
Housing: ADCRI can advise interns and assist them in locating roommates
and/or housing in college dormitories.
Educational Programs: During the summer, 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 experience at ADC and on the issues they have dealt with.
Deadlines: Applications for summer internships are due March 30. Later
applications will be considered but early applicants will be given priority.
Recent intern assignments
Day-to-day contact with local ADC chapters, responding to requests, mobilizing
ADC members for action on issues; recording discrimination complaints and
conducting case screening; legal research; writing action alerts and press
releases; tracking congressional legislation; designing lesson plans on
Arab culture for classroom use; handling contacts with ADC Convention speakers
and vendors; editing Intern Perspectives; researching and writing articles
for ADC Times; rewriting Organizing Manual . And, of course, routine office
work, alongside our regular staff.
Apply for the 1997 Internship NOW!
ADC is now accepting applications for the 1997 Student Sumer Internship
Program. If what you say here has caught for interest, or you just want
to know more, please send in this coupon and we will furnish you with further
information:
YES! I'm interested in participating in the 1997 Student Sumer Internship
Program- Please send me an aplication
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