WORK WITH POLIGON
Legislative Fellow - (Remote during COVID-19)
If you care about amplifying the voices of Muslim-Americans in politics and are committed to impacting change in social, racial, and economic justice through legislative advocacy, we want you! As a Legislative Fellow, you will be instrumental in creating the infrastructure and policy for the nation's premiere Muslim-American legislative advocacy organization. We're looking for someone who is passionate and informed about civil rights, Islamophobia, and government.
Application Deadline: Applications accepted on a rolling basis, but no later than December 1st
Fellowship Dates: January-December 2021
Duties:
This position is part time, with some weekends/after hours required. A stipend will be provided. Fellows are also encouraged to secure their own outside funding.
Application:
Please email info@poligonnational.org - submit a cover letter, resume, and list of two references as a single PDF.
If you care about amplifying the voices of Muslim-Americans in politics and are committed to impacting change in social, racial, and economic justice through legislative advocacy, we want you! As a Legislative Fellow, you will be instrumental in creating the infrastructure and policy for the nation's premiere Muslim-American legislative advocacy organization. We're looking for someone who is passionate and informed about civil rights, Islamophobia, and government.
Application Deadline: Applications accepted on a rolling basis, but no later than December 1st
Fellowship Dates: January-December 2021
Duties:
- Prepare Poligon’s weekly legislative update, Hill Happenings, which highlights important legislation and issues of interest from Capitol Hill to the Muslim community
- Prepare educational guides on Congressional advocacy, policy briefs, and action alerts
- Attend and engage in weekly coalition meetings and calls
- Meet with legislators and their staff on policy issues, bills, and resolutions of concern to Muslims and their allies
- Attend and plan DC policy and advocacy events
- Assist with Poligon’s signature Congressional advocacy trainings
- Create and schedule social media content to ensure coverage of news in Congress, meetings, and advocacy events
- Bachelor's degree in relevant field
- Strong understanding of legislative process with experience lobbying at the state or federal level
- Knowledge of political landscape and social justice issues, particularly as they pertain to Congress, advocacy, Islamophobia, poverty, civil rights, and racial justice
- Solid understanding of social media platforms like Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter
- Familiarity with Mail Chimp (preferred)
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Self-driven requiring little supervision
This position is part time, with some weekends/after hours required. A stipend will be provided. Fellows are also encouraged to secure their own outside funding.
Application:
Please email info@poligonnational.org - submit a cover letter, resume, and list of two references as a single PDF.
Marketing & Social Media Intern - Remote/Part-Time
We are seeking a savvy media intern with strong knowledge of the digital media landscape, including social media, to communicate our programs and policy updates to our networks. Responsibilities include daily monitoring and posting of relevant news and resources on social media. Other duties include updating our website, assisting with graphics and media projects, growing our social media following, creating content for online outreach and promotion, and managing and communicating with our mail list. The intern will work alongside our Legislative Fellow and Board Marketing Director. The position will require 10-15 hours/week.
Application Deadline: Applications accepted on a rolling basis, but no later than December 1st
Start Date: January 2021
Qualifications:
This position is part time. A stipend will be provided.
Application:
Please submit a cover letter, resume, writing sample, links to social media accounts managed, and two references to info@poligonnational.org.
We are seeking a savvy media intern with strong knowledge of the digital media landscape, including social media, to communicate our programs and policy updates to our networks. Responsibilities include daily monitoring and posting of relevant news and resources on social media. Other duties include updating our website, assisting with graphics and media projects, growing our social media following, creating content for online outreach and promotion, and managing and communicating with our mail list. The intern will work alongside our Legislative Fellow and Board Marketing Director. The position will require 10-15 hours/week.
Application Deadline: Applications accepted on a rolling basis, but no later than December 1st
Start Date: January 2021
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree or currently enrolled in an undergraduate program. Exceptional high school students will be considered.
- Highly skilled at managing social media (i.e. Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube)
- Experience writing newsletters and blog posts
- Experience with graphic design, website design, and Mail Chimp (preferred)
- Good business acumen and able work within quick turnaround deadlines
- Self-sufficient and self-starter
- Strong interest/knowledge of current events, particularly Congress, social justice, and Muslim American issues
This position is part time. A stipend will be provided.
Application:
Please submit a cover letter, resume, writing sample, links to social media accounts managed, and two references to info@poligonnational.org.
