Education or equivalent experience in program management, strong research skills, proficiency in Smartsheets software, exceptional organization and attention to detail, excellent communication skills, understanding of project management tools, and a passion for criminal justice reform and racial equity.

The candidate will be responsible for managing communications from incarcerated individuals, conducting research, drafting memos, and assisting in creating and maintaining a database of elected officials and their staff. They will also provide support for special events and projects as needed.

Legal

United States

New York City

Medium

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.

<ul><li>&nbsp;As an intern with Vera’s Advocacy&nbsp;&amp; Partnerships department, you will gain&nbsp;insight into the day-to-day issues&nbsp;affecting those&nbsp;who are&nbsp;incarcerated&nbsp;as well as the opportunity to work alongside and learn more about the range of work&nbsp;Vera does across the country&nbsp;and deeper knowledge on issues&nbsp;and advocacy efforts&nbsp;across the criminal legal&nbsp;and immigration&nbsp;landscape&nbsp;.You&nbsp;are passionate about social and racial justice and motivated to help drive change. You are enthusiastic, collaborative, curious, and kind, and you value working with and helping others. You like creating processes to help teams function, and you like building information systems</li></ul>

Currently Studying

Undergraduate

 As an intern with Vera’s Advocacy & Partnerships department, you will gain insight into the day-to-day issues affecting those who are incarcerated as well as the opportunity to work alongside and learn more about the range of work Vera does across the country and deeper knowledge on issues and advocacy efforts across the criminal legal and immigration landscape .You are passionate about social and racial justice and motivated to help drive change. You are enthusiastic, collaborative, curious, and kind, and you value working with and helping others. You like creating processes to help teams function, and you like building information systems

Summer 2024 – Intern, Advocacy & Partnerships

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Responsibilities

Vera Institute of Justice

Mission & Purpose