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Los Angeles, CA: The Muslim Public Affairs Council announced it is looking for civic-minded and passionate students for its summer internship program in Los Angeles or Washington, DC. Apply today for an exciting opportunity to get more involved in your community and to help shape public opinion and policy about issues, such as Islamophobia, civil rights and youth engagement.

Picture your summer in the nation’s capital engaging government officials in policy topics or in the heart of Hollywood interacting with executives. Now is the time to take part in an exciting and challenging opportunity to make your mark and have your voice heard.

Now more than ever, the discourse about Islam and American Muslims is an important component of politics, media and the community. The prestigious internship program helps young leaders who are committed to making Muslims a vital and contributing component in American society, and developing their research, leadership and communication skills.

Interns take part in weekly leadership classes on professional development and networking, along with hands-on experience in government, media, community engagement, interfaith relations and Hollywood outreach.

The deadline to apply is Monday, April 8, 2013.

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