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The Markaz Resource Center

ORSL-Markaz Fellowship

ORSL-Markaz Fellowship

OVERVIEW

The purpose of the fellowship is to support ORSL’s programming for Muslim student communities. The ORSL-Markaz fellow will work closely with Dr. Amina Darwish, Associate Dean for Religious Life & Advisor for Muslim Life, and serve as the student liaison between Markaz and ORSL.

The fellowship has three interrelated components:

  1. Programming: Help ORSL with logistics for Ramadan, Eid, halaqa, and other relevant programs. Solicit student feedback and ideas for current and potential new programs. 

  2. Outreach: Publicize events on social media, listservs, etc., and conduct outreach to maximize audience interest and event visibility. Write brief post-event reports for publication in newsletters.

  3. Meetings: Attend weekly 1:1 check-ins with Dr. Darwish (time TBD) and Markaz staff meetings every other Tuesday, 3-4PM. 

OTHER DETAILS

  • Duration: Fellowship to commence February 5, 2024 and end June 28, 2024.

  • Compensation: The ORSL-Markaz Fellow will be hired at a standard hourly rate depending on experience and class year.  A separate budget will be available for programs, to be used in consultation with the Markaz and ORSL professional staff. 

  • Time Commitment: 4-6 hour per week 

  • Eligibility:

    • Students must be sophomores, juniors, seniors, or co-terms

    • Students must have either enrolled or continuing status for Winter 2024, and must be enrolled for Spring 2024.

    • Students from all departments / schools can apply 

  • Application Deadline: Sunday, January 21, 2024, 11:59PM

  • Interviews: Interviews will be conducted the week of January 22

  • Application Materials: Please fill out this application form with the following materials by the application deadline: 

    • Cover Letter (reasons for application, ideas, etc.)

    • Current CV or resume

    • Up-to-date academic transcript