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We envision a society that respects the dignity of every single person. And we're working to realize it.

We work with others who share our vision to tackle the most pressing injustices of our day - from the causes and consequences of mass incarceration, racial disparities, and the loss of public trust in law enforcement, to the unmet needs of the vulnerable, the marginalized, and those harmed by crime and violence.

Government

Vera Institute of Justice

Securing equal justice, ending mass incarceration, and strengthening families and communities. Founded 1961.

You should be a graduate student in a relevant field, with strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and communication abilities; experience in R/Python and quantitative analysis software is a plus.

You will conduct background research, review literature, perform data analysis, create visualizations, author memos, and present findings while collaborating with the research team.

Government & Politics

Research & Development

Brooklyn

<div><div><p><b>Who we are:</b></p>
<p>
The Vera Institute of Justice is powered by hundreds of advocates, researchers, and policy experts working to transform the criminal legal and immigration systems until they're fair for all. Founded in 1961 to advocate for alternatives to money bail in New York City, Vera is now a national organization that partners with impacted communities and government leaders for change. We develop just, antiracist solutions so that money doesn't determine freedom; fewer people are in jails, prisons, and immigration detention; and everyone is treated with dignity. For more information, visit vera.org.</p>
<p>
Vera has a staff of 224 people, is headquartered in Brooklyn, New York and has offices in Washington, D.C., Los Angeles, and New Orleans. We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity in the workplace. We expect our staff to embody respect, independence, collaboration, commitment, anti-racism, and equity&mdash;both in our outward-facing work and the internal culture of our workplace. We value a range of experiences in people's educational backgrounds and encourage people who have been directly impacted by the criminal justice system to apply.</p></div><p><b>
About the team:</b></p>
<p>
The Incarceration and Inequality Project (IIP) combines research, data science, and strategic communications to explore and document how mass incarceration has impoverished communities and widened racial disparities in income and wealth over the past five decades. Vera is creating a national dataset that includes information on incarceration, community supervision, and economic outcomes from a range of local and federal sources. The project team will use this dataset to produce data-informed products, including policy briefs, research papers, and an online data visualization tool.</p>
<h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
About the role:</b></h3>
<p>
We are seeking a part time (10-20 hours/week) Graduate Intern to provide a range of supports for new and ongoing studies, including quantitative analysis, data management, and literature reviews on topics related to mass incarceration, and economic justice. This is an opportunity to join a multidisciplinary team that is addressing policy-focused questions at the intersection of mass incarceration, economic mobility, and racial equity.</p>
<p></p>
<h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>What you'll do:</b></h3>
<p></p>
<p><b>Background research</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Reviewing the literature on criminal legal and economic justice topics</li>
<li>Producing research summaries</li>
<li>Working with members of the research team to develop estimation techniques, based on existing research</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Data management and exploratory analysis</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Merging and aggregating administrative datasets</li>
<li>Conducting descriptive analysis</li>
<li>Producing data visualizations</li>
<li>Authoring memos and other internal documents describing results</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Research methodology</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Participating in IIP research meetings, discussing research designs and providing feedback on emergent findings</li>
<li>Presenting findings to the team</li>
</ul>
<p><b>What qualifications are we looking for?</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Currently enrolled in graduate school in economics, sociology, criminology, demography, public policy or a related discipline</li>
<li>Interest in applied social justice research, particularly to advance policy reform and advocacy</li>
<li>Ability to show initiative, ask questions, and adapt to changing priorities</li>
<li>Attention to detail and strong organizational skills</li>
<li>Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills</li>
<li>A demonstrated ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds</li>
<li>Familiarity with analyzing quantitative datasets</li>
<li>Experience with R and/or Python is a plus</li>
</ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Knowledge, Skills, &amp; Abilities you'll bring:</b></h3>
<ul><li>Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software</li>
<li>Quantitative analysis software (ie: SQL, SPSS, SAS, R Stata, etc)</li>
</ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Location:</b></h3>
<p>
Please note this role will report to our Brooklyn, NY office. Vera interns and employees adhere to a hybrid schedule and are in-office on an alternating schedule. Full-time positions generally amount to 10 days per month. Part-time positions generally amount to 5 days per month.</p>
<h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Schedule:</b></h3>
<p>
The intern should be available to work up to 20 hours per week during the summer. The dates will be between June 2nd and August 8th, with some flexibility to accommodate personal and academic schedules.</p>
<h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Compensation:</b></h3>
<p>
The compensation range for internships is $16.00 - $25.00 per hour. Actual compensation will vary depending on factors including but not limited to experience and performance. Applicants may choose to receive academic credit. For those who need to earn academic credit, Vera will gladly assist in working with the school or program to make arrangements and meet requirements.</p>
<h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
How to apply:</b></h3>
<p>
Please submit cover letter and resume. In your cover letter, please explain why you are passionate about criminal justice reform and what you hope to gain from this internship.</p>
<h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Applications may also be faxed to:</b></h3>
<p>
ATTN: People, Place, and Culture / Summer 2025 - Graduate Research Intern, Incarceration and Inequality Project<br>
Vera Institute of Justice<br>
34 35th St, Suite 4-2A, Brooklyn, NY 11232<br>
Fax: (212) 941-9407<br>
Please use only one method (online, mail or fax) of submission.<br>
No phone calls, please. Only applicants selected for interviews will be contacted.</p>
<p><i>
Vera is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, prior record of arrest or conviction, citizenship status, current employment status, or caregiver status.</i></p>
<p><i>
Vera works to advance justice, particularly racial justice, in an increasingly multicultural country and globally connected world. We value diverse experiences, including with regard to educational background and justice system contact, and depend on a diverse staff to carry out our mission.</i></p>
<p><i>
For more information about Vera, please visit </i><i>www.vera.org</i>.</p></div>

Who we are:

The Vera Institute of Justice is powered by hundreds of advocates, researchers, and policy experts working to transform the criminal legal and immigration systems until they're fair for all. Founded in 1961 to advocate for alternatives to money bail in New York City, Vera is now a national organization that partners with impacted communities and government leaders for change. We develop just, antiracist solutions so that money doesn't determine freedom; fewer people are in jails, prisons, and immigration detention; and everyone is treated with dignity. For more information, visit vera.org.

Vera has a staff of 224 people, is headquartered in Brooklyn, New York and has offices in Washington, D.C., Los Angeles, and New Orleans. We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity in the workplace. We expect our staff to embody respect, independence, collaboration, commitment, anti-racism, and equity—both in our outward-facing work and the internal culture of our workplace. We value a range of experiences in people's educational backgrounds and encourage people who have been directly impacted by the criminal justice system to apply.
About the team:

The Incarceration and Inequality Project (IIP) combines research, data science, and strategic communications to explore and document how mass incarceration has impoverished communities and widened racial disparities in income and wealth over the past five decades. Vera is creating a national dataset that includes information on incarceration, community supervision, and economic outcomes from a range of local and federal sources. The project team will use this dataset to produce data-informed products, including policy briefs, research papers, and an online data visualization tool.

About the role:

We are seeking a part time (10-20 hours/week) Graduate Intern to provide a range of supports for new and ongoing studies, including quantitative analysis, data management, and literature reviews on topics related to mass incarceration, and economic justice. This is an opportunity to join a multidisciplinary team that is addressing policy-focused questions at the intersection of mass incarceration, economic mobility, and racial equity.

What you'll do:

Background research

Reviewing the literature on criminal legal and economic justice topics
Producing research summaries
Working with members of the research team to develop estimation techniques, based on existing research

Data management and exploratory analysis

Merging and aggregating administrative datasets
Conducting descriptive analysis
Producing data visualizations
Authoring memos and other internal documents describing results

Research methodology

Participating in IIP research meetings, discussing research designs and providing feedback on emergent findings
Presenting findings to the team

What qualifications are we looking for?

Currently enrolled in graduate school in economics, sociology, criminology, demography, public policy or a related discipline
Interest in applied social justice research, particularly to advance policy reform and advocacy
Ability to show initiative, ask questions, and adapt to changing priorities
Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills
A demonstrated ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds
Familiarity with analyzing quantitative datasets
Experience with R and/or Python is a plus
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities you'll bring:
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software
Quantitative analysis software (ie: SQL, SPSS, SAS, R Stata, etc)
Location:

Please note this role will report to our Brooklyn, NY office. Vera interns and employees adhere to a hybrid schedule and are in-office on an alternating schedule. Full-time positions generally amount to 10 days per month. Part-time positions generally amount to 5 days per month.

Schedule:

The intern should be available to work up to 20 hours per week during the summer. The dates will be between June 2nd and August 8th, with some flexibility to accommodate personal and academic schedules.

Compensation:

The compensation range for internships is $16.00 - $25.00 per hour. Actual compensation will vary depending on factors including but not limited to experience and performance. Applicants may choose to receive academic credit. For those who need to earn academic credit, Vera will gladly assist in working with the school or program to make arrangements and meet requirements.

How to apply:

Please submit cover letter and resume. In your cover letter, please explain why you are passionate about criminal justice reform and what you hope to gain from this internship.

Applications may also be faxed to:

ATTN: People, Place, and Culture / Summer 2025 - Graduate Research Intern, Incarceration and Inequality Project
Vera Institute of Justice
34 35th St, Suite 4-2A, Brooklyn, NY 11232
Fax: (212) 941-9407
Please use only one method (online, mail or fax) of submission.
No phone calls, please. Only applicants selected for interviews will be contacted.

Vera is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, prior record of arrest or conviction, citizenship status, current employment status, or caregiver status.

Vera works to advance justice, particularly racial justice, in an increasingly multicultural country and globally connected world. We value diverse experiences, including with regard to educational background and justice system contact, and depend on a diverse staff to carry out our mission.

For more information about Vera, please visit www.vera.org.

Summer 2025 - Graduate Research Intern, Incarceration and Inequality Project - Vera Institute of Justice

Summer 2025 - Graduate Research Intern, Incarceration and Inequality Project

You should be an undergrad with interest in monitoring and evaluation, committed to racial equity, possess strong writing skills, and be proficient in Microsoft Office.

You will support the MEL team with documentation, record keeping, rubric development, resource organization, and various ad hoc projects while fostering a learning culture within the organization.

<div><div><p><b>Who we are:</b></p>
<p>
The Vera Institute of Justice is powered by hundreds of advocates, researchers, and policy experts working to transform the criminal legal and immigration systems until they're fair for all. Founded in 1961 to advocate for alternatives to money bail in New York City, Vera is now a national organization that partners with impacted communities and government leaders for change. We develop just, antiracist solutions so that money doesn't determine freedom; fewer people are in jails, prisons, and immigration detention; and everyone is treated with dignity. For more information, visit vera.org.</p>
<p>
Vera has a staff of 224 people, is headquartered in Brooklyn, New York and has offices in Washington, D.C., Los Angeles, and New Orleans. We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity in the workplace. We expect our staff to embody respect, independence, collaboration, commitment, anti-racism, and equity&mdash;both in our outward-facing work and the internal culture of our workplace. We value a range of experiences in people's educational backgrounds and encourage people who have been directly impacted by the criminal justice system to apply.</p></div><p><b>
About the team:</b></p>
<p>
The Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) team is a part of Vera's Impact Pipeline, ensuring that strategic learning and continuous improvement are integrated into how projects and initiatives operate. The MEL team partners with colleagues across Vera to define meaningful impact goals and milestones, co-create measurement and assessment tools, and provide regular and actionable feedback to inform and refine strategies. Our approach to MEL is collaborative and equitable: we strive to evaluate and learn in partnership with colleagues across the institute, community partners, and people directly impacted by our work. We support an internal culture of learning, reflection, and strategic decision-making and help build MEL capacity and adaptive learning skills across the institute.</p>
<h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
About the role:</b></h3>
<p>
The MEL Intern provides capacity support to the Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) team. This position will focus on supporting our work with Vera's varying initiatives and projects, with additional experience getting to know how monitoring, evaluation, and learning is operationalized at Vera, and helping us build on opportunities to deepen and expand our organizational capacity.</p>
<p>
The learning goals of this internship include fostering skills in and an understanding of project management, strategic planning, and program development &amp; evaluation tools, practices, and activities.</p>
<p>
The MEL Intern will work under the supervision of the Director of MEL and in close collaboration with the rest of the MEL team.</p>
<p></p>
<h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>What you'll do:</b></h3>
<p><b>
Supporting the MEL team in their work with initiatives</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Assist the processing and documentation mature initiative's history and work</li>
<li>Attending and record keeping of learnings for Stage 2 project's Reflective Practice Meetings</li>
<li>Collaborate with Impact Pipeline team members to develop a rubric tool for project assessments</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Gain a foundational understanding of theories of change and monitoring, evaluation, and learning frameworks and how they apply to work at Vera</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Become familiar with commonly referenced documents (produced both in and out of Vera) that shape the work of the MEL team</li>
<li>Summarize and organize resources into easily accessible formats to be used by the MEL team</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Assist with ad hoc projects as they relate to MEL</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Support learning culture efforts</li>
<li>Work with the MEL team on identifying opportunities to actualize the vision for the future of MEL at Vera</li>
<li>Other ad hoc duties as needed to support the MEL team</li>
</ul>
<p><b>What qualifications are we looking for?</b></p>
<p><b>
One or more of the following:</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program;</li>
<li>Interest in program monitoring, evaluation, and learning;</li>
<li>Demonstrated commitment to strategy building for social, political, or policy change; and/OR Lived experience as a person directly impacted by the criminal legal system</li>
</ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Knowledge, Skills, &amp; Abilities you'll bring:</b></h3>
<ul><li>A demonstrated commitment to racial equity and social justice;</li>
<li>The ability to work both independently and with others efficiently and effectively; and</li>
<li>Strong writing and communications skills.</li>
</ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Technical knowledge we need you to be prepared to use:</b></h3>
<ul><li>Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software &ndash; PowerPoint</li>
</ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Location:</b></h3>
<p>
Please note this role will report to our Brooklyn, NY office. Vera interns and employees adhere to a hybrid schedule and are in-office on an alternating schedule. Full-time positions generally amount to 10 days per month. Part-time positions generally amount to 5 days per month.</p>
<h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Schedule:</b></h3>
<p>
The intern should be available to work up to 15 hours per week during the summer. The dates will be between June 2nd and August 8th, with some flexibility to accommodate personal and academic schedules.</p>
<h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Compensation:</b></h3>
<p>
The compensation range for internships is $16.00 - $25.00 per hour. Actual compensation will vary depending on factors including but not limited to experience and performance. Applicants may choose to receive academic credit. For those who need to earn academic credit, Vera will gladly assist in working with the school or program to make arrangements and meet requirements.</p>
<h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
How to apply:</b></h3>
<p>
Please submit cover letter and resume. In your cover letter, please explain why you are passionate about criminal justice reform and what you hope to gain from this internship.</p>
<h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Applications may also be faxed to:</b></h3>
<p>
ATTN: People, Place, and Culture / Summer 2025 - Intern, Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning<br>
Vera Institute of Justice<br>
34 35th St, Suite 4-2A, Brooklyn, NY 11232<br>
Fax: (212) 941-9407<br>
Please use only one method (online, mail or fax) of submission.<br>
No phone calls, please. Only applicants selected for interviews will be contacted.</p>
<p><i>
Vera is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, prior record of arrest or conviction, citizenship status, current employment status, or caregiver status.</i></p>
<p><i>
Vera works to advance justice, particularly racial justice, in an increasingly multicultural country and globally connected world. We value diverse experiences, including with regard to educational background and justice system contact, and depend on a diverse staff to carry out our mission.</i></p>
<p><i>
For more information about Vera, please visit </i><i>www.vera.org</i>.</p></div>

Who we are:

The Vera Institute of Justice is powered by hundreds of advocates, researchers, and policy experts working to transform the criminal legal and immigration systems until they're fair for all. Founded in 1961 to advocate for alternatives to money bail in New York City, Vera is now a national organization that partners with impacted communities and government leaders for change. We develop just, antiracist solutions so that money doesn't determine freedom; fewer people are in jails, prisons, and immigration detention; and everyone is treated with dignity. For more information, visit vera.org.

Vera has a staff of 224 people, is headquartered in Brooklyn, New York and has offices in Washington, D.C., Los Angeles, and New Orleans. We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity in the workplace. We expect our staff to embody respect, independence, collaboration, commitment, anti-racism, and equity—both in our outward-facing work and the internal culture of our workplace. We value a range of experiences in people's educational backgrounds and encourage people who have been directly impacted by the criminal justice system to apply.
About the team:

The Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) team is a part of Vera's Impact Pipeline, ensuring that strategic learning and continuous improvement are integrated into how projects and initiatives operate. The MEL team partners with colleagues across Vera to define meaningful impact goals and milestones, co-create measurement and assessment tools, and provide regular and actionable feedback to inform and refine strategies. Our approach to MEL is collaborative and equitable: we strive to evaluate and learn in partnership with colleagues across the institute, community partners, and people directly impacted by our work. We support an internal culture of learning, reflection, and strategic decision-making and help build MEL capacity and adaptive learning skills across the institute.

About the role:

The MEL Intern provides capacity support to the Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) team. This position will focus on supporting our work with Vera's varying initiatives and projects, with additional experience getting to know how monitoring, evaluation, and learning is operationalized at Vera, and helping us build on opportunities to deepen and expand our organizational capacity.

The learning goals of this internship include fostering skills in and an understanding of project management, strategic planning, and program development & evaluation tools, practices, and activities.

The MEL Intern will work under the supervision of the Director of MEL and in close collaboration with the rest of the MEL team.

What you'll do:

Supporting the MEL team in their work with initiatives

Assist the processing and documentation mature initiative's history and work
Attending and record keeping of learnings for Stage 2 project's Reflective Practice Meetings
Collaborate with Impact Pipeline team members to develop a rubric tool for project assessments

Gain a foundational understanding of theories of change and monitoring, evaluation, and learning frameworks and how they apply to work at Vera

Become familiar with commonly referenced documents (produced both in and out of Vera) that shape the work of the MEL team
Summarize and organize resources into easily accessible formats to be used by the MEL team

Assist with ad hoc projects as they relate to MEL

Support learning culture efforts
Work with the MEL team on identifying opportunities to actualize the vision for the future of MEL at Vera
Other ad hoc duties as needed to support the MEL team

What qualifications are we looking for?

One or more of the following:

Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program;
Interest in program monitoring, evaluation, and learning;
Demonstrated commitment to strategy building for social, political, or policy change; and/OR Lived experience as a person directly impacted by the criminal legal system
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities you'll bring:
A demonstrated commitment to racial equity and social justice;
The ability to work both independently and with others efficiently and effectively; and
Strong writing and communications skills.
Technical knowledge we need you to be prepared to use:
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software – PowerPoint
Location:

Please note this role will report to our Brooklyn, NY office. Vera interns and employees adhere to a hybrid schedule and are in-office on an alternating schedule. Full-time positions generally amount to 10 days per month. Part-time positions generally amount to 5 days per month.

Schedule:

The intern should be available to work up to 15 hours per week during the summer. The dates will be between June 2nd and August 8th, with some flexibility to accommodate personal and academic schedules.

Compensation:

The compensation range for internships is $16.00 - $25.00 per hour. Actual compensation will vary depending on factors including but not limited to experience and performance. Applicants may choose to receive academic credit. For those who need to earn academic credit, Vera will gladly assist in working with the school or program to make arrangements and meet requirements.

How to apply:

Please submit cover letter and resume. In your cover letter, please explain why you are passionate about criminal justice reform and what you hope to gain from this internship.

Applications may also be faxed to:

ATTN: People, Place, and Culture / Summer 2025 - Intern, Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning
Vera Institute of Justice
34 35th St, Suite 4-2A, Brooklyn, NY 11232
Fax: (212) 941-9407
Please use only one method (online, mail or fax) of submission.
No phone calls, please. Only applicants selected for interviews will be contacted.

Vera is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, prior record of arrest or conviction, citizenship status, current employment status, or caregiver status.

Vera works to advance justice, particularly racial justice, in an increasingly multicultural country and globally connected world. We value diverse experiences, including with regard to educational background and justice system contact, and depend on a diverse staff to carry out our mission.

For more information about Vera, please visit www.vera.org.

Summer 2025 - Intern, Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning - Vera Institute of Justice

Summer 2025 - Intern, Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning

You should have upper division undergraduate experience, strong writing and organizational skills, familiarity with the criminal justice system, research methods, and proficiency in Microsoft Office.

You will compile and synthesize evaluation data, maintain documentation, gather policy updates, create a bi-monthly digest, assist projects, and support team activities as needed.

<div><div><p><b>Who we are:</b></p>
<p>
The Vera Institute of Justice is powered by hundreds of advocates, researchers, and policy experts working to transform the criminal legal and immigration systems until they're fair for all. Founded in 1961 to advocate for alternatives to money bail in New York City, Vera is now a national organization that partners with impacted communities and government leaders for change. We develop just, antiracist solutions so that money doesn't determine freedom; fewer people are in jails, prisons, and immigration detention; and everyone is treated with dignity. For more information, visit vera.org.</p>
<p>
Vera has a staff of 224 people, is headquartered in Brooklyn, New York and has offices in Washington, D.C., Los Angeles, and New Orleans. We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity in the workplace. We expect our staff to embody respect, independence, collaboration, commitment, anti-racism, and equity&mdash;both in our outward-facing work and the internal culture of our workplace. We value a range of experiences in people's educational backgrounds and encourage people who have been directly impacted by the criminal justice system to apply.</p></div><p><b>
About the team:</b></p>
<p>
Higher Education in prison improves the quality of life behind bars and increases opportunities post-release. These benefits extend beyond those completing their education. Communities that invest in postsecondary education in prisons see taxpayer savings and improved safety as a result of lower recidivism rates. Broadening access to college in prison has the potential to transform families and communities and ultimately disrupt mass incarceration. Vera's Unlocking Potential initiative promotes access to life-changing education by supporting the scale and quality of college programs and developing strategies that reduce racial inequities in college access and completion rates.</p>
<h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
About the role:</b></h3>
<p>
The Research Intern will support the Unlocking Potential team's efforts to expand access to postsecondary education in prison and drive effective programs that support successful re-entry for people leaving prison. The position includes opportunities to gain macro level social skills, including but not limited to policy advocacy, teamwork, project management, and research as well as gaining a broader understanding of the impact of national and state-level corrections systems and policies. The Research Intern will be expected to take on supportive tasks that may include notetaking and being responsible for curating a bi-monthly news and resource digest distributed to colleges and corrections partners.</p>
<p></p>
<h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>What you'll do:</b></h3>
<p></p>
<p><b>Content Analysis and Evaluation Support</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Support evaluation efforts by compiling and synthesizing information for MEL closeout activities.</li>
<li>Assist in reviewing previous work to assess impact and alignment with program goals.</li>
<li>Organize and maintain inventory data to support evaluation needs.</li>
<li>Review for accurate documentation and categorization of materials.</li>
</ul>
<p><b>News and Resource Digest Curation</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Collect, review, and compile relevant news, research, and policy updates related to correctional education.</li>
<li>Organize and synthesize key information into a bi-monthly digest for distribution to colleges and corrections partners.</li>
<li>Ensure timely rollout of the digest.</li>
</ul>
<p><b>General Administrative Support</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Contribute to ongoing implementation efforts for various projects.</li>
<li>Provide support to technical assistance providers, such as notetaking and literature research.</li>
<li>Support other team activities as needed.</li>
</ul>
<p><b>What qualifications are we looking for?</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Upper division undergraduate or equivalent experience working in an office or research/information gathering setting</li>
<li>Experience preparing written reports, presentations, or research summaries for diverse audiences</li>
<li>Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Preferred</b>:</p>
<ul>
<li>Bachelor's degree or current or recently completed Master's degree OR equivalent experience working in an office or research/information gathering setting</li>
<li>Familiarity with the US criminal justice system</li>
<li>Some experience using research methods in academic or applied settings</li>
<li>Experience curating newsletters or resource materials</li>
<li>Relevant lived experience</li>
</ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Knowledge, Skills, &amp; Abilities you'll bring:</b></h3>
<ul><li>Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)</li>
<li>Strong attention to detail</li>
<li>High level of organization</li>
<li>Ability to be self-directed, to independently problem-solve, and to take initiative</li>
<li>Strong orientation towards learning</li>
<li>Ability to analyze and think critically, to actively collaborate with coworkers, to develop and exercise judgement and make substantive contributions</li>
</ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Technical knowledge we need you to be prepared to use:</b></h3>
<ul><li>Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint</li>
</ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Location:</b></h3>
<p>
Please note this role will report to our Brooklyn, NY, Washington, D.C., or Los Angeles, CA office. Vera interns and employees adhere to a hybrid schedule and are in-office on an alternating schedule. Full-time positions generally amount to 10 days per month. Part-time positions generally amount to 5 days per month.</p>
<h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Schedule:</b></h3>
<p>
The intern should be available to work up to 20 hours per week during the summer. The dates will be between June 2nd and August 8th, with some flexibility to accommodate personal and academic schedules.</p>
<h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Compensation:</b></h3>
<p>
The compensation range for internships is $16.00 - $25.00 per hour. Actual compensation will vary depending on factors including but not limited to experience and performance. Applicants may choose to receive academic credit. For those who need to earn academic credit, Vera will gladly assist in working with the school or program to make arrangements and meet requirements.</p>
<h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
How to apply:</b></h3>
<p>
Please submit cover letter and resume. In your cover letter, please explain why you are passionate about criminal justice reform and what you hope to gain from this internship.</p>
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Applications may also be faxed to:</b></h3>
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ATTN: People, Place, and Culture / Summer 2025 - Research Intern, Unlocking Potential<br>
Vera Institute of Justice<br>
34 35th St, Suite 4-2A, Brooklyn, NY 11232<br>
Fax: (212) 941-9407<br>
Please use only one method (online, mail or fax) of submission.<br>
No phone calls, please. Only applicants selected for interviews will be contacted.</p>
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Vera is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, prior record of arrest or conviction, citizenship status, current employment status, or caregiver status.</i></p>
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Vera works to advance justice, particularly racial justice, in an increasingly multicultural country and globally connected world. We value diverse experiences, including with regard to educational background and justice system contact, and depend on a diverse staff to carry out our mission.</i></p>
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For more information about Vera, please visit </i><i>www.vera.org</i>.</p></div>

Who we are:

The Vera Institute of Justice is powered by hundreds of advocates, researchers, and policy experts working to transform the criminal legal and immigration systems until they're fair for all. Founded in 1961 to advocate for alternatives to money bail in New York City, Vera is now a national organization that partners with impacted communities and government leaders for change. We develop just, antiracist solutions so that money doesn't determine freedom; fewer people are in jails, prisons, and immigration detention; and everyone is treated with dignity. For more information, visit vera.org.

Vera has a staff of 224 people, is headquartered in Brooklyn, New York and has offices in Washington, D.C., Los Angeles, and New Orleans. We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity in the workplace. We expect our staff to embody respect, independence, collaboration, commitment, anti-racism, and equity—both in our outward-facing work and the internal culture of our workplace. We value a range of experiences in people's educational backgrounds and encourage people who have been directly impacted by the criminal justice system to apply.
About the team:

Higher Education in prison improves the quality of life behind bars and increases opportunities post-release. These benefits extend beyond those completing their education. Communities that invest in postsecondary education in prisons see taxpayer savings and improved safety as a result of lower recidivism rates. Broadening access to college in prison has the potential to transform families and communities and ultimately disrupt mass incarceration. Vera's Unlocking Potential initiative promotes access to life-changing education by supporting the scale and quality of college programs and developing strategies that reduce racial inequities in college access and completion rates.

About the role:

The Research Intern will support the Unlocking Potential team's efforts to expand access to postsecondary education in prison and drive effective programs that support successful re-entry for people leaving prison. The position includes opportunities to gain macro level social skills, including but not limited to policy advocacy, teamwork, project management, and research as well as gaining a broader understanding of the impact of national and state-level corrections systems and policies. The Research Intern will be expected to take on supportive tasks that may include notetaking and being responsible for curating a bi-monthly news and resource digest distributed to colleges and corrections partners.

What you'll do:

Content Analysis and Evaluation Support

Support evaluation efforts by compiling and synthesizing information for MEL closeout activities.
Assist in reviewing previous work to assess impact and alignment with program goals.
Organize and maintain inventory data to support evaluation needs.
Review for accurate documentation and categorization of materials.

News and Resource Digest Curation

Collect, review, and compile relevant news, research, and policy updates related to correctional education.
Organize and synthesize key information into a bi-monthly digest for distribution to colleges and corrections partners.
Ensure timely rollout of the digest.

General Administrative Support

Contribute to ongoing implementation efforts for various projects.
Provide support to technical assistance providers, such as notetaking and literature research.
Support other team activities as needed.

What qualifications are we looking for?

Upper division undergraduate or equivalent experience working in an office or research/information gathering setting
Experience preparing written reports, presentations, or research summaries for diverse audiences
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines

Preferred:

Bachelor's degree or current or recently completed Master's degree OR equivalent experience working in an office or research/information gathering setting
Familiarity with the US criminal justice system
Some experience using research methods in academic or applied settings
Experience curating newsletters or resource materials
Relevant lived experience
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities you'll bring:
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Strong attention to detail
High level of organization
Ability to be self-directed, to independently problem-solve, and to take initiative
Strong orientation towards learning
Ability to analyze and think critically, to actively collaborate with coworkers, to develop and exercise judgement and make substantive contributions
Technical knowledge we need you to be prepared to use:
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Location:

Please note this role will report to our Brooklyn, NY, Washington, D.C., or Los Angeles, CA office. Vera interns and employees adhere to a hybrid schedule and are in-office on an alternating schedule. Full-time positions generally amount to 10 days per month. Part-time positions generally amount to 5 days per month.

Schedule:

The intern should be available to work up to 20 hours per week during the summer. The dates will be between June 2nd and August 8th, with some flexibility to accommodate personal and academic schedules.

Compensation:

The compensation range for internships is $16.00 - $25.00 per hour. Actual compensation will vary depending on factors including but not limited to experience and performance. Applicants may choose to receive academic credit. For those who need to earn academic credit, Vera will gladly assist in working with the school or program to make arrangements and meet requirements.

How to apply:

Please submit cover letter and resume. In your cover letter, please explain why you are passionate about criminal justice reform and what you hope to gain from this internship.

Applications may also be faxed to:

ATTN: People, Place, and Culture / Summer 2025 - Research Intern, Unlocking Potential
Vera Institute of Justice
34 35th St, Suite 4-2A, Brooklyn, NY 11232
Fax: (212) 941-9407
Please use only one method (online, mail or fax) of submission.
No phone calls, please. Only applicants selected for interviews will be contacted.

Vera is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, prior record of arrest or conviction, citizenship status, current employment status, or caregiver status.

Vera works to advance justice, particularly racial justice, in an increasingly multicultural country and globally connected world. We value diverse experiences, including with regard to educational background and justice system contact, and depend on a diverse staff to carry out our mission.

For more information about Vera, please visit www.vera.org.

Vera Institute of Justice

Mission