The Vera Institute of Justice is looking for an intern to participate in their Reshaping Prosecution Program. The Reshaping Prosecution Program is dedicated to transforming what it means to be a prosecutor through profound commitment to the dignity of all people impacted by the criminal legal system.
The Reshaping Prosecution intern will assist with the team’s communications and programmatic work including:
- Drafting written content for newsletters, guides, memos, talking points, etc. about prosecutors’ role in addressing racial disparities;
- Expanding and supporting our network of partners in their racial equity-focused reforms; and
- Keeping the team up to date on the latest news, literature, trends, and elections impacting prosecution reform.
In addition to your work with the Reshaping Prosecution team, you will have the opportunity to apply some of the skills you’ve acquired in school as well as learn from our amazing staff across the organization. You will have extensive opportunities for personal and professional development and you’ll:
- Attend brown bags to enhance your understanding of criminal legal reform
- Develop your professional and personal network;
- Gain valuable work experience via real-world problem solving;
- Network with and learn from Vera’s Leadership Team;
- Learn the inner workings of a criminal justice reform organization; and
- Cultivate your passion for equity and justice.
Summer internships start on June 7th and end on August 13th, with some flexibility to accommodate personal and academic schedules. This internship will be based in Vera’s Industry City Office in Sunset Park, Brooklyn, New York, Please be advised that this position may be remote, based on the status of the pandemic.
For more information and to apply, please visit Vera Careers. Only applicants selected for interviews will be contacted.
