Democratic Colorado State Senator Iman Jodeh, the state’s first Muslim lawmaker, shared notice of a paid internship exclusively for Muslim candidates.
According to the flyer posted to Instagram, candidates for the legislative intern program must “identify as a Muslim and/or as Middle Eastern, North African, or South Asian.” The intern will serve in the Middle Eastern, North African, South Asian (MENASA) and Muslim Caucus.
Other qualifications include a minimum 3.5 GPA, interest in “policy, social change/justice, and the legislative process,” flexibility and able to work in a fast-paced environment, and the ability to work in-person for the 2027 Legislative Session.
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Jodeh told Muslim Network TV earlier this month that she intends to use her role to support more Muslim lawmakers. “Being the first Muslim, Palestinian American and Arab woman elected to the Colorado legislature isn’t just about being the first,” she told the outlet. “It’s about making sure I’m not the last, and making sure the people I represent feel seen, heard and valued.”
She went on to explain to the outlet that the “wave of Muslim candidates represents something much bigger than any one election. It shows that our voters are no longer willing to let others define who we are, what we believe, or where we belong in American politics.”
Under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, a workplace cannot discriminate based on religion, origin, or race. State law also prohibits discrimination against employees based on protected classes.
This article originally appeared on American Faith and is reposted with permission.
