Government Affairs Internship

Location & Reporting Preferred Houston; those residing in Austin and DFW welcome and encouraged to apply. Reports to: Civic Engagement Organizer Position Overview The Government Affairs intern will work closely with the CAIR Texas Civic Engagement Organizer to fulfill government relations, communications and administrative functions. CAIR Texas; expanding government affairs department coordinates statewide advocacy work on issues of public policy. Key Responsibilities Conduct legislative research and policy analysis on issues facing the Texas Muslim community Participate in grass roots Get Out the Vote campaigns and community engagement Attend and summarize hearings and briefings at the City Council of their residing city and other government events. May require infrequent travel to Austin for any statewide hearings that cannot be monitored virtually. Assist the department in tracking legislation. Other duties as assigned Qualifications Be enrolled in college or be a recent graduate with a bachelor’s degree in government, public policy, international relations, or another related field Previous government or advocacy experience preferred Basic knowledge of legislative processes Possesses excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to write quickly and effectively under deadline Demonstrates follow-through and time management skills with assigned tasks Compensation Selected participants will receive a monthly stipend of $500-$1,000 (depending on the number of interns selected). #J-18808-Ljbffr CAIR Houston