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GRASSROOTS
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 It has been long established that involvement in the political process is vital to any community’s success. With each new elected congress, there are a number of positions that require to be filled.
In an effort to open various doors to the Moroccan American community, it brings me great pleasure and joy to announce that the Congressional Muslim Staffers Association (CMSA) has sent out a call for interested individuals to submit their resumes to be included in the CMSA Resume Book. Interested Moroccan Americans are highly encouraged to apply.
CMSA’s goal is “to increase diversity on Capitol Hill through the recruitment, retention and promotion of Muslims and people of color in staff positions throughout Congressional Offices and Committees.”
Eligibility:
➢ Display strong educational, professional, and social experiences relevant to a career in a fast paced, policy-focused, constituency-responsive work environment.
➢ Ability to easily attend in-person job interviews in Washington DC, and to start work immediately upon hiring.
Resume Submission:
Must be submitted to
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Deadline:
Friday, November 28th at NOON.
Format:
- Resumes should be no longer than two pages in length and display your full name and contact information on both pages.
- Send resume as a word document attachment.
- Congressional Positions: in the Subject heading of the email please include your full name followed by the position you are seeking.
Example: Subject: Fatimah Hassan, Legislative Director
Please use the following titles to classify the position you are seeking:
• Chief of Staff
• Committee - Professional Staff
• Committee – Counsel
• Legislative Director
• Legislative Assistant
• Press
• Scheduling
• Legislative Correspondent
• Staff Assistant
If you are considering more than one position, please state your top choice in the subject heading and your preferences in order of "1st Priority" and "2nd Priority" in the body of the email.
Please note the following:
• The Congressional Muslim Staffers Association's role is limited to the distribution of submitted resumes through the CMSA Resume Book.
• There is no guarantee that all submitted resumes will be included in the CMSA Resume Book.
• The Congressional Muslim Staffers Association will send the CMSA Resume Book to new Members of Congress, Committees, Leadership Offices, and other Congressional Member Offices and administrative offices in Congress (CAO, Clerks Office, Sergeant at Arms, etc.) upon request of such offices.
• The Congressional Muslim Staffers Association will request that employers not release the information in the CMSA Resume Book except for employment related purposes.
• The CMSA makes no warranty with respect to the accuracy or completeness of resumes.
Fellow Moroccan Americans are highly encouraged to apply. To many currently serving in congress, this was a first step towards becoming a congressman in the House of Representative, a Senator in the US Senate, or the President of the United States among many other prestigious positions.
I am looking into forming a small group of individuals to build a relationship with various parties in Congress in charge of recruitement. Our next goal is to find information on summer-internship positions for those interested.
Information will be shared with you as it becomes available.
Best of luck to all applicants and makes us Proud!
Regards,
Jamal Laoudi
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