Date: June 13, 2016

For Immediate Release

The Iranian Canadian Congress calls on the Government of Canada to take all available measures to ensure Prof. Hoodfar’s immediate release and safe return to Canada.

Here is a report from London Free Press about the recent racial attack against a Western student from Iran:

Paid Internship Position.                                                                                   

June 2016- end of August 2016 (3 months)

As a policy research intern you will provide research, analysis and administrative support to Policy Department and will report to the Chair and Vice-Chair of the Department. The Iranian Canadian Congress is a non-profit, non-partisan and non-religious organization that aims to uphold the interests of Iranian Canadian community in the social, economic, political and cultural spheres, promoting and celebrating Iranian culture, Iranian languages, and Iranian history. We also seek to build mechanisms for cooperation between Iranian-Canadians and other segments of Canadian society to promote cross-cultural harmony and to advance understanding and goodwill within Canada’s multicultural society. ICC values its interns for their strong sensibility and promotes their professional development during the internship. You’ll be an integral part of the team, involved in doing the following:

• Preparing policy briefs

• Exploring and finding policies for the ICC to endorse

• Monitoring legislative developments relevant to ICC priority issues

• Perform Desk research,  Fact checking, and Data collection

• Design relevant charts, graphs and tables

• Provide administrative support to the Policy Department

• Prepare progress reports and presentations for the work of the Policy Department.

You need to have the following:

• Full-time student status both during previous and next academic year

• Strong organizational skills and interpersonal skills

• Interest in policy research and ethnic issues

• Experience with statistics, economics or social sciences through coursework

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint

• Skills & experience for qualitative research

• Proficiency in English – written and verbal

• Familiarity with Farsi (Persian) is a plus

• Educational background in policy (required), specialization in immigration, ethnic & equity issues (preferred).

We’d love to have you join the team. To apply, send your resume to [email protected]; include the job title in the subject line of your email. Due to time constraints, only candidates who meet our requirements will be contacted.

Paid Internship Position.                                                                                   

June- end of August 2016 (3 months)

As a graphic designer, you know the power behind dynamic visual design. Here’s your opportunity to take your creative talent to the next level. You’ll help us define our brand strategy, interpret our mission, and convey our message, in terms of lines, colors, and typography.

This position requires a good deal of thoughtful analysis and independent judgment, as well as flexibility to perform a variety of duties. We are looking for a passionate, self-driven and positive individual who can work independently and as part of a team.  

The Iranian Canadian Congress is a non-profit, non-partisan and non-religious organization that aims to uphold the interests of Iranian Canadian community in the social, economic, political and cultural spheres, promoting and celebrating Iranian culture, Iranian languages, and Iranian history. We also seek to build mechanisms for cooperation between Iranian-Canadians and other segments of Canadian society to promote cross-cultural harmony and to advance understanding and goodwill within Canada’s multicultural society. ICC values its interns for their strong sensibility and promotes their professional development during the internship. You’ll be an integral part of the team, involved in doing the following:

Create graphics & design layouts for print ads, flyers, e-newsletters, homepage, blog, & social media

• Incorporate UI/UX in web design & layout, and adapt them for mobile formats

• Design the “overall” look for use in all our promotional material.

• Meet deadlines (daily, weekly, and long-term), and urgent matters, consistently.

You need to have the following:

• Full-time student status both during previous and next academic year

• Prior experience creating graphics and a solid grasp of design concepts

• Fluent in Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, InDesign

• Enthusiasm for the design process and attentiveness to different project goals

• Knowledge of Farsi (Persian) language is a plus.

We’d love to have you join the team. To apply, send your resume and three samples of your design work to [email protected]; include the job title in the subject line of your email. Due to time constraints, only candidates who meet our requirements will be contacted.

Paid summer internship.                                                                                 

June 2016- end of End of August 2016 (3 months)

We are recruiting a copywriter to support our Communications Manager at the Iranian Canadian Congress with writing content for our communications team. You’ll help in defining our brand strategy, interpret our mission, and convey our message, in terms of excellent communication and effective interaction.

This position requires a good deal of thoughtful analysis and independent judgment, as well as flexibility to perform a variety of duties. We are looking for a passionate, self-driven and positive individual who can work independently and as part of a team.  

The Iranian Canadian Congress is a non-profit, non-partisan and non-religious organization that aims to uphold the interests of Iranian Canadian community in the social, economic, political and cultural spheres, promoting and celebrating Iranian culture, Iranian languages, and Iranian history. We also seek to build mechanisms for cooperation between Iranian-Canadians and other segments of Canadian society to promote cross-cultural harmony and to advance understanding and goodwill within Canada’s multicultural society. ICC values its interns for their strong sensibility and promotes their professional development during the internship. You’ll be an integral part of the team, involved in doing the following:

• Researching, writing, and distributing press releases to targeted media

• Collating and analysing media coverage

• Writing and editing Speeches, articles and annual reports

• Assisting with planning and writing for the organization’s media presence

You need to have the following:

• Full-time student status both during previous and next academic year

• Excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills  

• Understanding of basic principles of marketing and communications

• Strong  research skills

• Attention for details, professionality and sensibility in writing

• Knowledge of Farsi (Persian) language is a plus.

We’d love to have you join the team. To apply, send your resume and three samples of your written work to [email protected]; include the job title in the subject line of your email. Due to time constraints, only candidates who meet our requirements will be contacted.

Paid internship.                                                                                 

June 2016- end of End of August 2016 (3 months).

We are recruiting a Web and Social Media Intern to support our Web Operations Manager at the Iranian Canadian Congress with Web Administration and Social Media. You’ll define our brand strategy, interpret our mission, and convey our message, particularly in terms of online presence.

This position requires a good deal of thoughtful analysis and independent judgment, as well as flexibility to perform a variety of duties. We are looking for a passionate, self-driven and positive individual who can work independently and as part of a team.  

The Iranian Canadian Congress is a non-profit, non-partisan and non-religious organization that aims to uphold the interests of Iranian Canadian community in the social, economic, political and cultural spheres, promoting and celebrating Iranian culture, Iranian languages, and Iranian history. We also seek to build mechanisms for cooperation between Iranian-Canadians and other segments of Canadian society to promote cross-cultural harmony and to advance understanding and goodwill within Canada’s multicultural society. ICC values its interns for their strong sensibility and promotes their professional development during the internship. You’ll be an integral part of the team, involved in doing the following:

• Updating and maintaining information on ICC’s website, Facebook & Twitter accounts

• Working with other team members in Public Relations Dept. to develop creative content.  

• Professionally engaging with users on ICC social media platforms

• Marketing & communicating necessary information (including but not limited to daily monitoring, posting, reporting, etc.)

You need to have the following:

• Full-time student status both during previous and next academic year

• Understanding of basic concepts of marketing communications

• Proficiency in online tools and social media platforms,

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

• Experience with technology and being responsive to emails

• Familiarity with Content Management Systems is a plus.

• Knowledge of Farsi (Persian) language is a plus.

We’d love to have you join the team. To apply, send your resume and three samples of your work to [email protected]; include the job title in the subject line of your email. Due to time constraints, only candidates who meet our requirements will be contacted.

Here is the first announcement from the 2016-2017 Board of Directors: