Coming Soon: Profiles of Iranian Americans - NASA's Firouz Naderi

Profiles of Iranian Americans is one of PAAIA’s principle projects aimed at countering negative stereotypes that plague our community with positive life stories of Iranian Americans who are remarkable for their professional achievements, their humanitarian work, their contributions to American society or their compelling life stories.

Queen Rania of Jordan began a YouTube dialogue which was aimed at challenging stereotypes of people from the Middle East. The dialogue continued until the deadline of August 12 2008.

According to the Associated Press, over the five month conversation, her YouTube site had more than 2 million visitors.

Watch the CNN video of Queen Rania's Project.

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.

Register to Vote, make your voice count!

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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