The Justice Policy Institute (JPI) seeks self-motivated interns with demonstrated investment in the field who are interested in gaining experience in the practical application of criminal justice and juvenile justice reform by participating in all aspects of JPI’s work, including research, communications, and organizing. Internships will be structured around the development of one or more work products that will support JPI's strategic initiatives. This work may include:
- Developing research proposals
- Assisting with and/or authoring research materials
- Gathering and analyzing data
- Creating written, video, or audio material for JPI’s digital media platforms
- Scanning news sources and compiling a daily news digest
- Participating in and developing materials for state-based strategy meetings
Interest in justice reform is critical and familiarity with these issues is very helpful. Selected candidates will receive hands-on experience conducting research, analyzing policy, communicating across an array of platforms, and working closely with other organizations to advocate for reform at an organization with a proven record of effectively using research, communications, and organizing to promote social change. In addition to internship activities, interns will be able to attend justice reform related briefings, hearings, and other events around D.C. to increase their knowledge and network with other justice reform experts in the field.
JPI anticipates the Summer 2021 internship to be remote-based. For more information and to apply, visit the JPI Internship Program page. The deadline to apply is March 26, 2021.
