Internship Application
APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN FOR THE FALL 2024 SESSION!
Additional Required Documents*
A complete application, in addition to the above form, consists of the following documents submitted by email same day as the application:
1. Cover Letter
A cover letter that specifies the position and session (i.e., Winter-Spring, Summer, or Fall) you’re applying for, as well as your interests and qualifications;
2. Resumé
Your CV that lists your most relevant and updated profile and contact information; and
3. Samples
(Department/Division administrators may require to submit at least one of the following samples)
o Writing Sample, [Civil Rights] a drafted legal document or essay that reflects civil rights and advocacy as it pertains to CAIR-Chicago’s scope (max. 15 pages). [All other departments] an original work (2-3 pages) not submitted for academic coursework that reflects CAIR-Chicago's scope as it pertains to the applied position; OR
o Portfolio, [Communications or Operations] a display of completed works displaying skills, interests and perspective that also reflects CAIR-Chicago's scope as it pertains to the applied position.
Document Submission:
Required documents must be submitted by email only to Outreach Coordinator, Bassam Arnaout, at barnaout@cair.com
Applicants must clearly indicate which internship session and position they are applying for in the cover letter.
Applications that do not state this information may not be processed.