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ADC is the country’s largest national Arab-American civil rights organization. Our team is dedicated to protecting the rights of Arab-Americans across the country. We are always seeking motivated individuals to help join our team, view our open positions below for more information.

Job Description

ADC is seeking a motivated and creative Digital and Social Media Organizer to join our team. This individual will play a pivotal role in shaping and implementing our digital communications/organizing strategy. The ideal candidate is passionate about social justice, has a deep understanding of digital platforms, and is able to create compelling content that increases our reach and impact.

Duties

  1. Work with the Communications Manager to develop and implement a comprehensive digital and social media strategy that aligns with ADC's mission and goals.
  2. Manage ADC's presence on social media platforms including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube.
  3. Create and curate engaging content that educates and inspires our audience, while promoting ADC's initiatives and events.
  4. Monitor trends, audience behavior, and engagement metrics to optimize content and strategy.
  5. Coordinate with communications team to ensure brand consistency across all digital platforms.
  6. Respond to member queries in a timely manner, fostering a strong community of support.
  7. Use social media to engage, build strategic partnerships, and drive advocacy initiatives.
  8. Report on online feedback and social media insights to internal teams and stakeholders.
  9. Keep abreast of the latest digital technologies and social media trends; implement these new technologies in developing campaigns and update current campaigns to include new information.

Qualifications

  1. Proven work experience as a Social media coordinator or similar role.
  2. Expertise in multiple social media platforms and with social media management tools.
  3. In-depth knowledge of SEO, keyword research, and Google Analytics.
  4. Proficiency in using social media software to monitor social media conversations.
  5. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to multitask and work on tight deadlines.
  6. Strong understanding of issues relating to the Arab-American community.
  7. Proficiency in Arabic language is a plus.

Position is in Washington, D.C., staff is in-office, with hybrid during summer months.

To apply please send resume, cover letter, and samples of work to aayoub@adc.org.

Please address to: Abed Ayoub, National Executive Director.

Job Description

The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) is seeking a Staff Attorney support the ongoing work and mission of the organization. The Staff Attorney will play an integral part in advancing the mission and goals of the organization. The duties, minimum qualifications, and preferred experience are listed below. Salary is competitive and includes comprehensive health and benefits package.

Duties

  1. Intakes: Conducting client intakes and follow ups
  2. Provide direct legal services to community members
  3. Pursue and/or support litigation in State and Federal court, where necessary, to achieve objectives
  4. Amicus Briefs: Assists with the research and writing of ADC Amicus Briefs
  5. Policy Work: Will assist in policy related matters when required
  6. Assist in developing strategies to grow the organization’s advocacy efforts on key policy issues
  7. Speak on behalf of the organization’s work in the media and other related opportunities
  8. Work jointly with key staff member to help develop and coordinate activities of the initiative regarding communications, policy advocacy, partnership alliances, and public engagement, and fundraising.

Qualifications

  1. Applicants must have a J.D. from an accredited university, and be barred in at least one jurisdiction
  2. Three to five years of relevant work experience as an attorney
  3. Experience working as an attorney on civil rights and immigration matters
  4. Experience and/or working knowledge of Civil Rights and Social Justice issues
  5. Supportive and committed to ADC's mission
  6. Possesses excellent research and writing skills
  7. Understanding of issues impacting the Arab American community
  8. Understanding of the legislative and policy making process

Experience

  1. Prior work experience with a civil rights organization/NGO
  2. Project Management experience
  3. Constitutional law, immigration, international, human and civil rights clinical law
  4. General understanding of issue advocacy or fundamentals of a campaign
  5. Organizing experience and understanding of nonprofit culture
  6. Ability to read and write Arabic

To apply, please submit the following to the Attn. of Abed Ayoub - legal@adc.org:
1. Cover Letter
2. Resume/CV, including references
3. Writing Sample

If you cannot email, you can mail the completed application to:

Mr. Abed Ayoub
ADC National Executive Director
1705 DeSales Road, NW, Suite 500
Washington, D.C. 20036

ADC Legal Internship Opportunities

ADC is the country’s largest national Arab-American civil rights organization. ADC has defended the Arab-American community for 39 years against defamation, discrimination, racism, and stereotyping. ADC offers pro-bono legal counseling through its Legal Department.

Qualifications

  • Applicants must have completed at least one (1) year of law school. Rising 2Ls and 3Ls are eligible.
Preferred Experience

  • Constitutional law or seminar, immigration law, international law, human and civil rights, legislative law, clinical law
Schedule

  • Full-time during the summer. Schedule is negotiable during the school semester.
Duties

  • Conducting client intake: Legal associates are responsible for conducting the legal intake when people report an incident to ADC over the phone or online. They also conduct phone interviews with clients to help determine the facts and legal matters of each case.
  • Casework: Legal associates are responsible for their own cases under the direct supervision of the ADC attorneys. Cases can involve employment discrimination, airline discrimination, educational discrimination, hate crimes, immigration, and freedom of speech.
  • Amicus Briefs: Legal associates assist with the research and writing of ADC amicus briefs in high profile cases, including cases before the Supreme Court of the United States.
  • Policy Work: Legal associates draft policy memos and letters to federal agencies. They also have opportunities to represent the ADC at various meetings and conferences with civil and human rights organizations and federal agencies. In addition, legal associates are strongly encouraged to attend hearings and write articles related to the issues that ADC handles.

How To Apply

Send a completed internship application and indicate that you prefer the Legal Intern position. Application deadline for Fall internships is August 30th. For Spring, December 30th. For Summer, March 15th.

Send completed applications to:

adc@adc.org

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