CAIR Employment Opportunities: Civil Rights Director/Staff Attorney/ Director of Development

The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) is seeking applications for the following positions:

CIVIL RIGHTS DIRECTOR AND STAFF ATTORNEY: - TOP

The ideal candidate is a licensed attorney who has background and experience in the fields of civil rights, immigration, constitutional and employment law. Working knowledge of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (especially Title VII) and other constitutionally protected activities is required.

The candidate shall have good interpersonal, leadership and organizational skills. The candidate should have demonstrated familiarity with Westlaw and other legal search engines. Successful applicant shall also have good research and writing skills that are needed in the preparation of the annual Civil Rights report and other reports related to the department.

Qualifications: Law degree from an ABA accredited school required. Licensed to practice law (Virginia, Maryland and DC highly preferred) and 1-2 years experience in the area of civil rights/employment/immigration law highly recommended. Good interpersonal, communication skills and a team player. Excellent verbal and written communications skills required.

DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT - TOP

The successful candidate should be a motivated self initiator who can plan, develop, and maintain a comprehensive private and public sector development and fund-raising program that will actively raise funds for CAIR.

Qualifications: The ideal candidate will be a creative, self-motivated, strategic thinker with ability to meet people with ease; ability to write and edit effectively; ability to communicate the written and spoken work with tact, diplomacy, and/or authority when necessary; good organizational skills, well disciplined, able to meet deadlines, self starter, able to work under pressure of many priorities and deadlines; ability to work well effectively with volunteers; thorough understanding of CAIR and its programs and projects, as well as regional and national markets; knowledge of marketing strategies and techniques; knowledge of long-range planning process; good managerial skills; Must have highly developed interpersonal skills. Minimum of four years experience including knowledge of Annual Giving, Capital Campaign, Foundation/Corporate solicitations, Deferred Giving, Communications and Special Events.

TO APPLY for either position: All those interested and eligible to work in US (Citizens or proper work visa holders) are encouraged to apply in confidence via email to: hr@cair-net.org, or by fax 202 488 0833. No phone calls please. When applying via email please ensure to write the position title of the position that you are applying for in the subject line of the email.

By Mail to
HR Department – CAIR
453 New Jersey Ave SE
Washington DC 20003

Salary Range: Based on skills and experience
CAIR is an equal opportunity employer and offers an excellent health and dental benefit for its full time employees.

CAIR-LA: FBI to Host Town Hall Meeting

FBI NEWS RELEASE: The FBI's Los Angeles Field Office, in partnership with members of the FBI's Multi-Cultural Advisory Committee in Los Angeles, is hosting a town hall meeting on Saturday, April 8th, 2006, announced J. Stephen Tidwell, Assistant Director in Charge of the FBI in Los Angeles. The meeting will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Exposition Park Community Center, located at 3980 South Menlo Avenue in Los Angeles. The purpose of the meeting is to provide a forum wherein the FBI can address issues of public concern and answer questions posed by members of the community in an informal setting.

The Multi-Cultural Advisory Committee (MCAC) was formed to create an environment in which relationships are formed based on mutual respect and understanding, and through which dialogue is facilitated, between the community and the FBI. The FBI's responsibility in upholding the Constitution and civil rights of American citizens is better understood through the channels of communication that exist through organizations like the MCAC. MCAC, which will co-host the meeting, includes members from the following organizations:

* Bahai Faith- Beverly Hills Spiritual Assembly
* Muslim Public Affairs Council
* Council of Pakistan American Affairs
* Masjid Al-Fatiha of America
* Council on American Islamic Relations
* Maleki Foundation
* Free Muslims Coalition.
* Omar Ibn Al Khattab Foundation
* Inter Religious Federation for World Peace,
* Council of Pakistan-American Chamber of Commerce
* Iranian American Lawyers' Association,
* Pakistan-American Business Executives
* Islamic Society of Orange County,
* Shura Council of Southern California
* Islamic Center of Southern California
* Sikh Society
* LA County Sheriff's Advisory Council
* Syriac Orthodox Foundation
* LA Latino Muslim Association
* US COPTS Association

Action: Support Comprehensive Immigration Reform

(WASHINGTON, DC, 4/4/2006) - CAIR today called on American Muslims and other people of conscience to urge their elected officials to support humane and comprehensive immigration reform.

Last year, the U.S. House passed legislation addressing security concerns only. The Senate will be voting on its own version of immigration legislation this week.

Effective reform will address security concerns while simultaneously reforming our nation's broken immigration system.

The following reforms should be included in any comprehensive immigration reform legislation:

* A path to citizenship for immigrants earned through working, paying taxes and learning English
* Measures that regulate wages and working conditions to protect workers from being exploited
* A way to keep families intact.
* Security measures that detect and exclude terrorists while respecting basic legal protections such as judicial review and uniform enforcement of laws

Any measures punishing religious leaders for humanitarian acts toward undocumented workers, such as providing food and water, should be excluded.

"Anti-immigrant bigotry and xenophobia should not be allowed to dominate this debate," said CAIR Government Affairs Director Corey Saylor. "America's laws should reflect our nation's humanitarian ideals and immigrant origins."

IMMEDIATE ACTION REQUESTED:

1) Call your U.S. Senators and ask them to support immigration reform that addresses security concerns while simultaneously reforming our nation's broken immigration system.

TO CONTACT YOUR ELECTED REPRESENTATIVES, GO TO (Talking points and advice for making an effective call are provided at the website.): http://capwiz.com/cair/callalert/index.tt?alertid=8653051&type=CO

CAIR-DC Summer Internship Program

CAIR-DC Summer Internship Program

WHAT: Exciting, 10-week, paid internship opportunity for high school graduates available at America's largest Muslim civil liberties group. The program focuses on civil rights, public relations, research, community outreach, and government affairs.

WHO: CAIR is looking for dedicated men and women who want to become the next generation of Muslim leaders in America. To receive a stipend, applicants must be U.S. citizens, permanent residents or have the appropriate visas and/or work permits. Interns are responsible for arranging their own housing.

WHERE: CAIR National Headquarters on Capitol Hill.

WHEN: The internship program runs from the 1st Monday of June to the 3rd Friday of August, 2006, 40 hours per week minimum commitment. Application deadline: April 30, 2006. For an Application, e-mail internship@cair-net.org or call 202-488-8787, ext. 6052.

CAIR Job Opportunity: Chapter Director

CAIR Job Opportunity: Chapter Director
CAIR is seeking a full-time Chapter Director based in Washington, D.C.

Chapter Director: The successful candidate will be responsible for developing, coordinating and supporting CAIR’s chapters nationwide. The coordinators responsibilities will include but not be limited to: Publicize and organize new chapters in different states across the US, Communicate with existing chapters on current issues and activities, Organize training for chapter personnel, Organize chapter events/assist chapters in their events.

This position requires extensive travel on weekends.

Qualifications: The ideal candidate should have substantive (3-5 years) organizational and supervisory experience. The applicant should be a self starter with excellent oral communication skills in English. The ability to work quickly and well under pressure, along with building positive community relationships is desired. A college degree in management or related field is preferred. Must be willing to travel when required.

TO APPLY: All those interested and eligible to work in US (Citizens or proper work visa holders) are encouraged to apply in confidence via email to: hr@cair-net.org, or by fax 202 488 0833. No phone calls please. When applying via email please ensure to write the position title of the position that you are applying for in the subject line of the email.

By Mail to
HR Department – CAIR
453 New Jersey Ave SE
Washington DC 20003

Salary Range: Based on skills and experience

CAIR is an equal opportunity employer and offers an excellent health and dental benefit plan for its full time employees.