Currently Available Job Opportunities at Rumi Forum

Internship Program

We are always considering applications for our internship program (dates are flexible and negotiable)

Eligibility: All undergraduate and master’s-level students and J.D. and Ph.D. candidates as well as recent graduates are eligible to apply.

Application Process: In order to apply for a Rumi Forum Internship, please fill out this application form. You may send any supporting documents such as CVs, resumes etc to internships@rumiforum.org . Please note that you need to fill out theapplication form first before sending any documents.

Available Internship Positions
Project Internship
Multimedia Internship
Web Design Internship
Public Relations Internship



Project Internships

The responsibility of the interns of these centers will be about general projects of Rumi Forum including organization of luncheon and ambassador speaking series, conferences, seminars, trips to Turkey and social responsibility projects.

Requirements:

Pursuing an undergraduate degree in International Relations, Public Policy, Political Science, Sociology, Journalism, Communications, or other related fields in the social sciences and arts.

Duties may include the following:
Reaching prominent government, corporate and media officials, opinion-makers, academics, diplomats, clergy and other civic leaders
Making invitee lists, preparing and sending hard copy and email invitations
Maintaining contacts database
Checking the venue ready for the Forum and working with catering
Working with Photographer and Cameraman
Having interviews
Editing speeches and interviews, preparing news updates for the website working with the webmaster
Following events in Washington DC related to the field of Rumi Forum
Ability to prepare press releases and contact with media is preferred



Multimedia Internships

Requirements:

Pursuing an undergraduate degree in Computer Sciences, Arts, International Relations, Public Policy, Political Science, Sociology, Journalism, Communications, or other related fields in the social sciences.

Duties may include:

Working directly with the Multimedia Coordinator
Assist in the creation of interactive projects
Assist in the creation of training, marketing and corporate videos
Develop PowerPoint presentations and prepare supporting content
Monitor CD duplication, tape digitization, materials management and archiving
Having some demonstrated skills in the area of design, writing, or programming, as well as some understanding of the production process.
Having generally at least one of those intermediate skills in:
Adobe Flash, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premiere and Microsoft PowerPoint
Basic knowledge of video production and nonlinear editing
Keen eye for detail and design
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to operate a camera and edit the video footage



Web-design internships

Requirements:

Pursuing an undergraduate degree in Computer Sciences or other related fields in sciences.

Duties may include:

The primary responsibility of the design intern is to assist with web design projects.
We are looking for a talented self-starter with excellent multi-tasking skills, knowledge of HTML/CSS, and Wordpress. Knowledge of Joomla is preferred.
Develop the look, feel and performance of the site
Assist in the development & concept of the site.
Optimize, edit and upload images for web use
Content collection and input
Maintenance & Support Requests
An eye toward detail, flexibility and usability
Excellent creative / aesthetic / artistic judgment
Understanding of graphic optimization and browser limitations
Knowledge of Web usability and navigation standards
Comfortable with Javascript
PHP knowledge or the desire to learn.
Flexible, responsible, and ready to grow
Knowledge of HTML and CSS



Public Relations Internships

Requirements:

Pursuing an undergraduate degree in Journalism, Communications, International Relations, Public Policy, Political Science, Sociology or other fields in the social sciences.

Duties may include:
Writing, editing and distributing a wide variety of PR materials, including press releases, media alerts, calendar listings and pitch letters
Designing, assembling and distributing press kits
Creating, updating and maintaining specific media lists
Participating in creative brainstorming sessions
Delivering pitch materials to press members
Monitoring media coverage for clients and helping with monthly status reports
Administrative duties associated with PR account management, as needed
Public Relations or related field of study is an asset for the candidate.

send questions to: info[at]rumiforum.org

SOURCE:  http://www.rumiforum.org/about/employment-internship.html

Governor O'Malley's Remarks During Governor's 2013 Ramadan Iftar

Below is the text of Maryland's Governor O'Malley on the occasion of the Governor's 2013 Ramadan Iftar. Emre Celik, Rumi Forum's President was present. The Governor acknowledged Rumi Forum during his speech.

Asalaam Alaikum! This is our 7th year celebrating Iftar at Government House. It is great to see the Muslim community of Maryland celebrate here each year, and to witness the blossoming of this community. With us tonight is our trail-blazing Secretary of Juvenile Services, Sam Abed—the first Muslim of Arab descent appointed to a cabinet-level position,…in any state. Also with us is Judge Hassan El-Amin, thank you for being here. And Imam El Amin, Imam Hendi, and Imam Amin, thank you for coming back tonight to lead us. 

We also have Egyptian Ambassador Mohamed Tawfik and Bahraini Ambassador Houda Nonoo with us,… as well as representatives from the Embassy of Jordan, the Embassy of Pakistan, the Embassy of Turkey and the General Delegation of the PLO. The National US Arab Chamber of Commerce is represented, as well as the Rumi Forum. 

Earlier this year we had the chance to travel to Amman, to Bethlehem, and to Ramallah, to strengthen our ties with the Middle East. Collaboration is the new competition. And we know that in order to succeed in the global economy, we have to build and strengthen our relationships with our neighbors around the globe. 

In Maryland, our diversity is our greatest strength. We see that in the group assembled here today. Some of you are among the 40 Muslim Marylanders who are serving on boards and commissions—leaders in education, in medicine, in law, in business, and in their communities. Your work illustrates the better choices we can make when we come together as One Maryland. Because, as the Arab proverb says, “Unity is power.” 

We must recognize the unity that is, and strive for ways to act that are consistent with that unity. There’s a tremendous amount of unity even in this diverse State. And in the center of that unity is love, it is understanding, it is acceptance, it’s recognition of our common humanity. And that is the place toward which all of our actions must be pointed. 

With the help of Muslim Marylanders, our State has recovered more than 99 percent of the jobs lost in the national recession. That means jobs for moms and dads of every religion, expanding opportunity and strengthening our middle class. 

Ramadan is a time of fasting, but also very much about self-reflection. An entire month to get to know oneself better. To reflect on the good that one can bring to the world. As Marylanders, as Muslims and Catholics, we are united by our belief in children growing healthy, growing educated, growing strong. We believe in grandparents growing old with dignity and love. We believe in growing trees, and a Bay that grows healthier every year. We believe in growing prosperity for every generation. 

Thank you all for being here, and for helping our State grow strong. Ramadan Kareem. 

Source: http://www.govpics.maryland.gov/dsp_slideshow.cfm?search=event&year=2013&month=08&day=05&event=Governor%20Host%20Ramadan%20Reception

TELEVISION: Rumi Forum broadcasting on 4 TV Stations

Rumi Forum has added Montgomery TV to its list of channels that it broadcasts on:

DC TV:
Comcast 95, RCN 10, Verizon10
schedule here

Arlington TV:
Comcast 69, Verizon 38

Fairfax TV:
Cox 30, Verizon 30

Montgomery TV:
 Verizon 19, 21, Cox 19, 21, RCN 19, 21

Proclamation From the Governor of the State of Maryland, Martin O’Malley

The State of Maryland

Proclamation

From the Governor of the State of Maryland

THE RUMI FORUM

March 30, 2011

Rumi Forum Maryland Peace and Dialogue Awards

Rumi Forum Presented Awards to Celebrate Education and Peace Initiatives by Maryland Officials at Annual Peace and Dialog Awards Ceremony.

Turkish Classes in Washington DC- enjoy our new Rumi Forum video

Rumi Forum's new video on our Turkish courses is below.The new 2011 courses start February 6. Those interested should contact Kenan bey on turkish@rumiforum.org

More info here and here

See also our
HD videos
Youtube videos
Picasa photos
Twitter
Facebook
Podcast

Congresswoman Donna F. Edwards - The Importance of Local and International Inter-Cultural Dialogue

New video of Congresswoman Donna F. Edwards who represents Maryland's 4th Congressional District speaking on The Importance of Local and International Inter-Cultural Dialogue

Rumi Forum kept busy during Ramadan with numerous Iftar Dinners

The Rumi Forum was very busy with numerous Ramadan Iftar Dinners during the fasting month. These dinners are organized to bring professionals, community leaders, families and individuals together in a spirit of hospitality and share in a meal in the tradition of Abraham and reflecting the words of Rumi - "come whoever you are.....come !".

Visit our photos page on Picasa and some sample photos are below

Pim Valkenberg as guest speaker at Rumi Forum Ramadan Dinner

An Ebru (water marbling) presentation

Guest speaker norwegian Ambassador, H.E. Wegger Chr. Strommen

Rumi Forum's President with Bishop Chane aduring the Iftar Dinner at Washington's National Cathedral

Invitation that was used to invite members of the wider American community to attend a community Ramadan Iftar Tent

Guests at the Ramadan Iftar Tent in Fairfax, Virginia

Emre Celik with US Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton at the 2010
State Dept. Ramadan Iftar Dinner

Farah Pandith from the State Department with Emre Celik during the Rumi Forum Kentucky Ramadan Iftar Dinner

Amb. David Newton at the Annual Ramadan Iftar Dinner in Maryland

More photos:
http://picasaweb.google.com/110222538312634006729/RUMIFORUM#

Newspaper article on the Annual Maryland Iftar dinner:
http://www.todayszaman.com/tz-web/news-220542-former-us-ambassador-praises-gulen-at-marti-rockville-iftar.html

Former US ambassador praises Gülen at MARTI-Rockville iftar

http://www.todayszaman.com/tz-web/news-220666-154-marti-rockville-holds-annual-ramadan-iftar-dinner.htmlRumi Forum Maryland partnered with MARTI to organize an Iftar Dinner in which numerous guests spoke at, an article in Todays Zaman in regards to Ambassador David Newton's talk is below.

Former US ambassador praises Gülen at MARTI-Rockville iftar  CLICK FOR FULL ARTICLE

and a followup article: MARTI-Rockville holds annual Ramadan iftar dinner

A former US ambassador has said he wishes Turkish intellectual Fethullah Gülen’s ideas will spread to the Arab world. David Newton, former US ambassador to Iraq and Yemen, said last week at an iftar (fast-breaking dinner) hosted by Maryland Turkish-American Inhabitants (MARTI), a non-profit organization established in December 2003, that “the mother of all values is tolerance.” “Mevlana Jelaluddin Rumi is a great example of this [promoting tolerance], and he lived at a time when the world was not known for tolerance. Today, we need Fethullah Gülen’s ideas of tolerance, and I hope his ideas will spread to the Arab world,” he said about Gülen, one of the world’s most influential Islamic scholars. At the same dinner, County Executive Isiah Leggett noted that Maryland’s Montgomery county is unique in its great diversity, with students in their school district speaking 150 languages and coming from “literally all over the world.” ..CONTINUED.. please click on title above (referenced from Todays Zaman)