MPAC ANNOUNCES 2008 SUMMER INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

(Los Angeles - 3/5/08) -- Are you, or someone you know, interested in working for the Muslim American community, bridging the gap between Muslims Americans and decision makers, understanding how policy gets shaped, and gaining experience in the non-profit sector? Applications for MPAC's Summer 2008 Internship Program in Washington, DC and Los Angeles, CA are now available online. (www.mpac.org/internships)

THE MPAC INTERNSHIP --
EDUCATION. EXPERIENCE. SERVICE.

MPAC summer interns in Washington, DC and Los Angeles, CA work for the American Muslim community, understand how policy gets shaped, and gain experience in the non-profit sector. Apply today and you'll gain hands-on education, experience and skills in media, community, and government relations.

You won't just be filing, you'll get to use your creativity and initiative to enhance or even create effective projects that help fulfill our mission. We are looking for team players who are self-motivated and enjoy working hard. Interns conduct daily briefings on local and national politics and media, write reports and analyses, interact with government officials, attend press conferences and organize events.

ABOUT MPAC
The MPAC-DC office is located across the street from the Supreme Court, Capitol Building, and all of the Senate Office Buildings, allowing interns to experience the political atmosphere of Washington firsthand. MPAC-LA is located in the center of one of the nation's media capitols, and regular engages with media and governmental professionals as well as interfaith dialogue, hate crime prevention, and community outreach.

MPAC is an American institution which informs and shapes public opinion and policy by serving as a trusted resource to decision makers in government, media and policy institutions. MPAC is also committed to developing leaders with the purpose of enhancing the political and civic participation of American Muslims.

HOW TO APPLY FOR AN INTERNSHIP: (Deadline: April 15, 2008)

Summer internships are full-time and require some evening/weekend availability. If you are a student, we will work with your school to receive academic credit or work study pay. The MPAC Internship Program is unpaid.

Applications for the Summer Internship Program are now available at(http://e2ma.net/go/1028186075/925079/33928826/goto:http://www.mpac.org/internships/). For more information, contact Communications Coordinator Zabie Mansoory at zabie@mpac.org.

Founded in 1988, the Muslim Public Affairs Council is an American institution which informs and shapes public opinion and policy by serving as a trusted resource to decision makers in government, media and policy institutions. MPAC is also committed to developing leaders with the purpose of enhancing the political and civic participation of Muslim Americans.

[CONTACT: Edina Lekovic, 213-383-3443, communications@mpac.org ]