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From amiga Jessica of the Justice Committee:

*Communications Internship Opportunity*

*Summer 2010*

The Center for Constitutional Rights (CCR) is currently seeking energetic
Communications Interns to work for half or full time during May through
August 2009 with a possible extension. The position is unpaid but may be
able to provide a Metrocard for travel to and from the internship. This is
an excellent opportunity for people interested in advancing social justice
by working in a fast-paced, progressive legal advocacy organization. As an
equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, CCR strongly encourages
women of color, people of color, women, persons with diverse gender and
sexual identities and persons with disabilities to apply.

Please note that this internship description is for the Communications
Department only; those interested in litigation or outreach should contact
those departments directly.

*Communications Interns will assist in*:**

- Monitoring of media coverage of CCR and its work and maintain CCR’s
press archive;
- Updating and maintaining CCR media database;
- Growing and maintaining CCR’s new media presence;
- Development of campaigns, research projects and other CCR initiatives;
- Possible HTML, web development and/or design projects;
- Possible editing, proofing and writing as needed; and
- Administrative support

*CCR is looking for interns who possess*:**

- A demonstrated commitment to social justice and social change;

· Excellent English language skills with attention to detail (a
writing sample may be requested);

· Initiative and the ability to work quickly on a deadline;

· Strong multitasking, organizational and self-management skills;

· The ability and willingness to learn and absorb new information
quickly;

· Excellent Internet and other research skills;

· An interest in PR, marketing, journalism, web development or other
communications;

· Proficiency and/or familiarity with MS Office Suite programs;

· Knowledge of HTML, web development and/or design a plus but not
required; and

· Familiarity with legal terminology a plus but not required.

*To apply:*

Qualified candidates should email a resume and cover letter to Alison Roh
Park at apark@ccrjustice.org with the subject “Summer
2010 Internship – *Your Name*” by 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 4, 2010. No phone
calls please.

CCR is dedicated to advancing and protecting the rights guaranteed by the
United States Constitution and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
Founded in 1966 by attorneys who represented civil rights movements in the
South, CCR is a non-profit legal and educational organization committed to
the creative use of law as a positive force for social change. CCR’s current
cases cover issues such as the U.S.’ use of private military contractors,
racial profiling, immigration detention, illegal domestic surveillance,
torture and arbitrary detention at Guantánamo Bay, international or
corporate human rights abuses. Visit
www.CCRjustice.org