Convergence Center for Policy Resolution seeks an Intern to support their Reentry Ready Project. We are most interested in individuals with interest in, knowledge of, and possibly experience with, incarceration and criminal justice issues. Interns majoring in criminal justice or public policy are preferred.The Reentry Ready Intern will have the opportunity to contribute in the following ways:
- Perform substantive research on relevant issues
- Draft briefing notes and reports for the project team and stakeholders
- Provide support for internal and external meetings; including preparing materials, logistics management, and note-taking
- Participate in interviews with leading criminal justice academics, analysts, and stakeholders
- Provide administrative support to Director and Project Staff
- Attend outside events and seminars
- Take part in weekly staff meetings
This is a temporary, non-exempt position with compensation of $12.50/hour. To apply, please send a resume, cover letter and writing sample to gabrielle@convergencepolicy.org with the subject line “Reentry Ready Internship Application” and specify the semester for which you are applying (Fall, Spring, or Summer).
Convergence Center for Policy Resolution is committed to the
principle of diversity and is particularly interested in receiving applications
from a broad spectrum of people including minorities, protected veterans, and
individuals with disabilities.
Applicants should:
- Have an interest in, knowledge of, and possibly experience with, criminal justice, mass incarceration, and recidivism issues
- Be able to commit to at least 20 hours per week. Full time, 40 hours per week, highly preferred
- Possess strong administrative and logistical skills
- Demonstrate the ability to complete multiple tasks with overlapping deadlines.
- Be flexible and proactive concerning work assignments
- Work well independently or as a team
- Have a strong command of written and spoken English
- Pay attention to detail
- Have excellent interpersonal skills
- Be fluent with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
- Experience with SalesForce a plus
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