Iranian Americans Continue to Rally Support for Darius Shahinfar for Congress

New York, NY, August 12, 2008 - "Running for public office is a daunting task. Being successful often requires running at the right time and in the right place. Darius Shahinfar is a candidate running at the right time and in the right place, and has a real opportunity to be the first Iranian American to be elected to the U.S. Congress."

Momentum Builds for the Amini Campaign

Seattle, WA - On August 12, 2008, the Seattle Times, the largest daily newspaper in Washington State, endorsed the candidacy of Susan Amini for King County Superior Court Judge Position 1. The Seattle Times recommendation marked the second major newspaper endorsement of the Amini campaign in the past month.

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Website & Research Associate Position

Nonprofit in need of a Website & Research Associate
Position will be full time with salary and benefits, with immediate start date. Responsibilities will include regularly maintaining and updating the website, media monitoring, data management, and newsletter design and production. Skill requirements include basic knowledge of HTML and IT as well as general office etiquette. Preferred skills include basic knowledge of international affairs as well as researching capabilities, using RSS feeds, Google Alerts, and similar search technologies. Knowledge of Persian (Farsi) is a plus.

Please email cover letter and resume to info@paaia.org. The cover letter and resume may also be faxed to (202)828-8371.

Internship Opportunity with PAAIA

The Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans (PAAIA) in need of interns Positions are available throughout the year. Responsibilities include but are not limited to writing articles, reporting on events, adding to the website, assisting with media monitoring, working on the newsletter amongst other projects involving community outreach. Applicants should have excellent written and spoken communication skills, a highly organized approach to work, and proficiency in the use of computers. Preferred skills include knowledge of International Affairs, and knowledge of written and spoken Farsi.

Please email cover letter and resume to info@paaia.org. The cover letter and resume may also be faxed to (202)828-8371.

What You Can Do

Become a Member

As a grassroots organization, we count on you to play an essential and indispensible role in determining the organization's direction. At its very core, PAAIA belongs to the Iranian American community.

Volunteer

We are always looking for committed local members who serve as PAAIA's representatives.

Tell Us What You Think

Let us know what you think about PAAIA and what issues you want PAAIA to focus on. We seek to represent your views as they pertain to matters of domestic interest or concern for Iranian Americans.

To help guide Iranian Americans in their political engagement, PAAIA is pleased to announce the launch of its 2008 Presidential Election Guide.

To inform the public as to where members of Congress stand on issues of importance to the Iranian American community, PAAIA has compiled a Congressional Scorecard.

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We invite you to Become a Member of PAAIA and support this historic initiative to create an effective Iranian American voice that truly represents our community.

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