ADC National seeks interns and Fellows

ADC National seeks interns and Fellows

The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) is seeking interns and fellows for the upcoming fall semester. The internship will be held in Washington, DC, at the ADC headquarters located in the historic district of Georgetown. Click here for an overview of qualifications and requirements.To apply for an internship, or for any inquiries, please send an e-mail to intern@adc.org. Internships are available in the following departments:Organizing Department- ADC’s Organizing Department is looking for one or two interns. The internship provides valuable and substantive experience in grassroots community organizing, political action, and general office procedures. Media- ADC is looking for interns to work in its Media and Publications departments. These internships provide valuable and substantive experience in journalism, public relations, and publishing. Government Affairs- The ADC Government Affairs Department coordinates the contacts with the Executive and Legislative branches of the U.S. government on all matters relevant to ADC's domestic and foreign policy agendaLegal- Interns are responsible for their own cases under the direct supervision of the ADC attorneys. Cases involve employment discrimination, immigration, airline discrimination, hate crimes, educational discrimination, public accommodation, housing, freedom of speech. Interns also represent the organization at various meetings and conferences with civil rights, human rights, as well as federal agencies and departments.Fall internships at ADC are unpaid. ADC encourages interns to take the internship for class credit.