Careers in Community Organizing for Social Justice w/ DART Center

The Direct Action and Research Training (DART) Center will hold an online info session on Tuesday, April 13 at 6pm EST to discuss careers in community organizing. All UMD students and alumni welcome, particularly those graduating before January 2022. RSVP here.

DART trains professional organizers and community organizations how to work for social, economic and racial justice, including:

* Holding police departments accountable
* Shutting down the school-to-prison pipeline
* Reining in predatory lenders
* Expanding access to primary health and dental care
* Prioritizing funding for affordable housing and job training
* Fighting for immigrants' rights  

Associate Community Organizer
Starting salary: $40,000/year + benefits
Positions begin on June 7, 2021, August 9, 2021 or January 10, 2022 in:

• Florida: Fort Lauderdale, Miami, Tampa, Fort Myers, West Palm Beach, St. Petersburg
  
• Kansas: Topeka, Wyandotte County, Johnson County
  
• Kentucky: Louisville, Lexington
  
• South Carolina: Charleston

Lead Community Organizer / Executive Director
Positions begin spring/summer 2021 in:

• Florida: Sarasota
• Kansas: Wyandotte County, Johnson County

DART organizations are diverse coalitions that include communities of color, low-to-moderate-income communities and immigrant communities. It is strongly encouraged that people from these backgrounds, as well as fluent Spanish speakers and DACA recipients, to apply.

To apply or learn more about DART, visit www.thedartcenter.org or find us on instagram and facebook @theDARTcenter. Still have questions? Contact moe@thedartcenter.org or 602.510.4658.

OCPD PSA Job Opportunities (Summer 2021)

The Ocean City (MD) Police Department has opportunities for Summer 2021 for the position of Public Safety Aide (PSA). This position is paid.

OCPD will participate in the Town of Ocean City Job Fair on Saturday April 17, 2021 from 10AM to 2PM at the OC Convention Center (4001 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD). Interested Applicants will be given the written test that afternoon (time and location TBA). Successful Applicants will be interviewed the following day (4/18/21).

Interested? Want to Attend? All you need to bring with you is:

• Completed Application
• Driver's License

Virtual Event: PLA Graduate Certificate Info Session

PLA Graduate Certificate Info Session

Wednesday, March 24 @ 3pm **this week**

Registration Link: https://umd.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAuf-urrjsvHNFBnTJIy4Hqx0DowAe_aSf8

 

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Virtual Event: A Panel on Domestic Terrorism and Cyber Security

A Panel on Domestic Terrorism and Cyber Security

Tuesday, April 13 @ 2pm

Registration: https://umd.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUod-Ggpj0pGdxtm2LPoGatF9h0o4MqN6U9

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Employment Opportunity - Cheverly Police Dept

Occupy McKeldin 2021

Occupy McKeldin will be be hosting their event virtually over an entire week from April 25-30. This year, the focus is on the healing process and the underrepresented victims of sexual assault, such as young girls, males, and minorities in LGBTQ+ and various racial and ethnic communities.

CCJS Advising phone line down

The CCJS Advising main line is currently out of service. We are working to resolve this issue as soon as possible. Please send all inquiries to ccjsadvising@umd.edu.

United State Capitol Police Job Announcement

The United States Capitol Police (USCP), located in Washington D.C., is a federal law enforcement agency that is currently seeking motivated and professional individuals for many Police Officer positions. The USCP safeguards the Congress, its legislative process, Members of Congress, employees, visitors, and facilities to include the United States Capitol Building. The current vacancy announcement can be found on USAJobs.

For more information about our opportunities, and us, please visit USCP Careers or click on the PDF documents below.

• Join Our Team flyer
• Benefits flyer
• Job Announcement

Lunch and Learn w/ MLAW Professors

Don’t know whether law school is in your future?  Having trouble figuring out how to figure this out?  Join us for a panel discussion featuring MLAW Professors Mike Spivey, Christine White, Erica Smith, and Marty Kobren who will discuss their experiences in deciding whether to go to law school and offer some advice in deciding whether law school is right for you.  All are welcome.  Bring your questions!

When? Friday, March 26th at 12pm

Zoom link:  https://go.umd.edu/SKo

Full Time Positions w/ US District Court for the District of Maryland

The Clerk of the United States District Court for the District of Maryland is seeking qualified applicants for the the following full-time positions:

Criminal Justice Act (CJA) Technician 
Job ID: 220367

Jury and Naturalization Clerk
Job ID: 220254

Generalist Clerk/Case Administrator I
Job ID: 220251

Interested students can apply directly on Careers4Terps by searching the positions by JobID (listed above). Alternatively, applicants can submit a resume, salary history and a cover letter stating the reasons for your interest in the position, and a completed AO-78 Application for Federal Employment as a single PDF document to: jobs@mdd.uscourts.gov. Include the job title for which you are applying in the subject header of the email.

*To ensure first consideration, complete application packets must be received no later than 5:00 p.m. on March 26, 2021. Please note that applications that are not submitted as a single PDF or are incomplete will not be considered.

Assets Protection Executive Internship (Target Stores)

Target is currently accepting applications for their Asset Protection Executive internship. As an Assets Protection Executive Intern, students will experience a realistic preview of how the Assets Protection team works to ensure safety and security as well as meet financial goals within a Target store. During the 8-week summer program, interns will work closely with an Assets Protection Executive and learn how Target mitigate operational inventory shortages, monitor and investigate theft and ensure storewide safety compliance. Students will also have the opportunity to grow your personal leadership skills by working with members of the team as well as other executives within the store as they work to meet the needs of our guests.

For more information and to apply, log into to Careers4Terps and search by either the job title, organization, or job ID (214573).  Applications are due April 9, 2021.

Montgomery County Police accepting applications

Montgomery County Police Department is currently hiring for their July 2021 Police Academy, as well as accepting applications for Public Safety Emergency Communications Specialist positions; they continue to offer Online Application, Online Testing and Virtual Zoom Interviews. Additionally, MPD is accepting intern applications and will reach out to candidates once it is safe to resume the internship program.

For more information and to apply, visit JoinMCP. All questions can be directed to Officer Coligan at Melissa.Coligan@montgomerycountymd.gov.

Summer 2021 Delaware State Park Internship Program

The Delaware State Parks Internship Program provides opportunities for qualified students and career-focused graduates to apply learned theory and experience to practical situations and to observe an organization first-hand. A quality field experience facilitates and enhances educational and vocational processes. The Delaware State Parks Internship Program is a training program that provides practical work experience and valuable training in the many and varied careers in the state park system. Interns in the program engage in education, management, administration, and environmental stewardship activities to increase and promote the environmental awareness of our visitors.

Interns apply for a specific position and are assigned to a specific site with a field expert who will mentor and supervise the intern’s activities. Interns are expected to work closely with the field expert to design an individual plan detailing duties and requirements including: daily schedules, responsibilities and length of the internship.

To learn more and apply, visit Delaware State Park Internships. For inquiries, contact Delaware State Parks’ Intern Office at DNREC_HelpYourPark@state.de.us.

CCJS Advising Closed for Spring Break

CCJS Advising will be closed for Spring Break starting Friday, March 12 at 12:00 PM through Friday, March 19.  CCJS Advising will reopen Monday, March 22 at 9:00 AM.  

Have a happy, safe Spring Break!

Summer 2021 Paid Internship w/ Protect Our Defenders

Protect Our Defenders is currently accepting applications for a part-time, paid remote internship for the Summer 2021 term. Interns will primarily support the Protect Our Defenders’ Law Center through the Legal Services Program (LSP). More information about the internship can be found on the full posting.

Interested applicants should send a brief cover letter, resume, short writing sample, and two references to Gillian Chandler, Programs and Services Manager, at gchandler@protectourdefenders.com with the subject line “[NAME] – 2021 SUMMER INTERNSHIP.” Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. The deadline for submissions is Friday, April 9 at 5:00 PM EST.

Apply to the Rawlings Program!

If you have a least two semesters remaining at the University and a commitment to public leadership, apply now for the Rawlings Program!

The Rawlings Undergraduate Leadership Fellows Program honors the legacy of Howard Peters "Pete" Rawlings, who was a member of the Maryland House of Delegates representing the 40th district for more than two decades. The Rawlings Program provides students the opportunity to follow in the footsteps of Delegate Rawlings and develop as a champion for those marginalized in leadership and decision-making processes. Working with faculty, alumni and local leaders, students will develop the skills and resources to take on leadership roles during the program and beyond, and understand the importance of cultural pluralism and advocacy to elevate unheard voices. The Program combines mentorship, engagements with expert faculty and public leaders, and hands-on experiences working in the community to realize your commitment to develop as an ethical leader. 

The application deadline is March 29th, 2021.  

Link to the application (Now an Eform): https://spp.umd.edu/rawlings

For more information, please contact Jschmid7@terpmail.umd.edu.

U.S. Secret Service hiring Criminal Investigators

The U.S. Secret Service is currently hiring Criminal Investigators. Students who are graduating with Superior Academic Achievement (S.A.A.) will be qualified at the GS-07 hiring level. For more information and to apply, visit the USAJobs posting.

Summer 2021 internship w/ the ALCU

The National ACLU has several Undergraduate Internship openings for the Summer 2021 term:

NATIONAL PRISON PROJECT

Location: Washington, DC

NATIONAL POLITICAL ADVOCACY DEPARTMENT

Location: Washington, DC

NATIONAL POLITICAL ADVOCACY DEPARTMENT (JUSTICE DIVISION)

Location: Washington, DC

NATIONAL POLITICAL ADVOCACY DEPARTMENT (JUSTICE DIVISION)

Location: New York, NY

For more information and internships, please visit Summer 2021 internship list.

MLAW Lunch and Learn Event 3/9 with John Chesley

MLAW is hosting a Lunch and Learn Event with John Chesley, a a litigation partner in Gibson Dunn’s Washington, D.C. Office, who will share about the recent Game Stop issue and a recent win he got on a case their firm has been fighting for 7 years to free an innocent man from prison! 

When: Tuesday, 3/9 at 12:30PM
Where: Zoom (https://go.umd.edu/SBv)

Summer 2021 internship w/ Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights

The Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights is currently accepting applications for their Summer 2021 Undergraduate/Recent Graduate Volunteer Internship Program. Although assignments for each intern vary, most students are asked to draft documents, track news, and policy changes, write legal research memoranda, conduct factual investigations, participate in conference calls, and complete some administrative work. Each undergraduate student intern is assigned to work primarily, but not exclusively, in one of the following areas: Communications/Development, Educational Opportunities (+ PREP), Economic Justice, Public Policy, Stop Hate, or Voting Rights (+ Election Protection). For descriptions and more information, visit Lawyers' Committee Career Opportunities or view below.

To apply for an Undergraduate/Recent Graduate Volunteer Internship, please fill out the application form and submit a resume, cover letter with expected start and end date, and a 2-3-page writing sample here.

For questions about the internship program, please email internship@lawyerscommittee.org. Application materials that are sent to this email are not accepted - please submit all application materials through the link above. The deadline to apply for the Summer 2021 internship is Friday, March 19th. Decisions will be made on a rolling basis, so early applications are encouraged. 

2021 Criminal Law Internship Opportunity w/ Military Commissions Defense Organization

The Military Commissions Defense Organization (MCDO), a branch of the Department of Defense, is in search of one or more investigative interns for the Summer and Fall 2021 semesters. Interns will spend at least 6 weeks partnering directly with members of a defense team to complete various investigative tasks, advocate for a Guantanamo Bay detainee, and assist with establishing a legal precedent.

The investigative internship at the MCDO provides undergraduate and graduate students with the fundamental investigative techniques and the relevant criminal law knowledge needed to assist Attorneys. The Internship begins with a training session that orients the intern to MCDO, case history and team dynamics. In the second week, the Investigative Interns are assigned projects and will be responsible for completion of the investigative tasks assigned. Investigative Interns will be assigned to work with the investigative unit, attorneys, and other members of the team.

To perform this job successfully, an intern must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Persons with disabilities must be able to perform these duties with or without reasonable accommodation(s). More information can be found on this flyer. The requirements listed will be representative of the knowledge, skills, education, training, experience and/or ability required. 

• Locate and interview witnesses and take detailed witness statements.
• Under Defense Team supervision and/or with team investigator accompanying.
• Perform extensive criminal background checks, with the use and assistance of resources provided by MCDO or self.
• Draft and File FOIAS.
• Prepare courtroom exhibits.
• Write reports regarding investigative tasks; assist with case development and generally assist the assigned attorney(s) out of the courtroom.

Investigative Interns will be given clerical duties, but some of their work will be performed in the community. This is a non-paid internship, but interns will be able to obtain and retain a Security clearance within one year of departure from the internship.

Applicants should be a U.S. citizen, able to successfully pass a background check and receive a security clearance. Interested applicants should be prepared to submit the following:

• Cover letter
• Resume
• Case Scenario Response
• Case Scenario will be sent will be sent upon receipt of the application materials. Essay response must be returned within 24 hours of receipt.

Summer Submission Deadline: March 10, 2021

Fall Submission Deadline: July 10, 2021

Applicant materials and any inquiries should be emailed to: Supervisory Investigator Brian Ruffin at brian.c.ruffin.civ@mail.mil. Phone inquiries are also available at 757-927-8207.

Summer 2021 internship w/ Justice Policy Institute

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.

ACES Minor Accepting Applications

The ACES (Advanced Cybersecurity Experience for Students) Minor is accepting applications for the Fall

2021 semester! 

The ACES Minor is a 16-credit academic minor open to students of all majors. Students gain practical skills in cybersecurity through technical and non-technical coursework, group projects, internships and research opportunities. This curriculum is bolstered by regular interactions with cybersecurity industry leaders both in the private and public sector who serve as mentors and professional networks for ACES Minor students. 

Students can submit the application via the ACES website. Applications are due Monday, March 15, 2021. Questions? Contact ACES at aces@umd.edu

Wilson Center Undergraduate Summer 2021 Internship

The Wilson Center for Science at Justice at Duke University is offering multiple paid, remote research internships for Summer 2021. You can read more about their work on their website.

The internship will run from May 31 until July 31, 2021) start and end dates are flexible for other commitments). Interns will assist in the Center’s research efforts and projects, on topics such as: bail and pretrial, juror decision-making, eyewitness research, perceptions of forensic evidence, fines and fees, plea-bargaining, and policing. Research assistants are trained to complete a range of tasks including assisting in empirical data collection and processing, literature review, legal research, and more. Interns will also be expected to partake in weekly lab meetings and seminars. In addition to gaining skills relevant to criminal justice work, as an intern at the Wilson Center you will learn about the research relevant to policing, forensic science protocols, jury decision making, and other research topics relevant to the legal system. You will also learn more about how the Wilson Center engages with current issues in criminal justice by applying our research to issues and events as they occur in real time.

Interns will be expected to work 40 hours a week for $13.50 an hour. Interns can expect to acquire skills relevant to empirical social science research and legal research, including identifying research questions, finding and reviewing literature, creating research materials, working with data, and writing on empirical and non-empirical topics.

Interested applicants should send:

1. a resume or CV; and
2. cover letter expressing why they are interested in working at the Wilson Center (maximum of 2 pages, single spaced).

Applicants need not have any specific skills to apply, but those with an interest in graduate school or law school, experience with criminal justice topics, and/or data are encouraged to apply. Successful applicants will demonstrate an interest in data-driven criminal justice reform and long-term goals (career or otherwise) in using the experience of the internship. Previous experience with criminal justice topics and research skills, including course work, volunteer experience, research experience, etc., is desirable.

Application materials, should be sent to the Wilson Center Research Director, Dr. William Crozier at william.crozier@duke.edu (and cc the Wilson Center at wcsj@law.duke.edu) by April 1, 2021. Materials will be reviewed as they are received, and applicants may be contacted for a brief interview over Zoom. Final decisions and successful applicants will be notified by April 15, 2021. Full details about the application process, including materials and dates, can be found attached and on their website. 

DHS Student Hire Internship Program for Procurement Professionals (Fall 2021 & Spring 2022 Grads)

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is seeking candidates to participate in the Student Hire Internship Program (SHIP) for Procurement Professionals. Internships are located in the DHS Office of the Chief Procurement Officer (OCPO) in Washington, DC. This office is responsible for providing procurement and acquisition management services throughout DHS. 

The program offers current students in relevant educational programs internships in DHS procurement offices during the period before graduation. Student interns must be available for one 10-week full-time (40 hours per week, 400 hours total) on-site internship period between June 6, 2021 – August 14, 2021. Interns must also be enrolled as students and available to work part-time (16 hours per week) until graduation in Fall 2021 or Spring 2022 if offered the opportunity to extend their internships. Interns who successfully complete at least 640 internship hours and meet other conditions including graduation and eligibility for a GS-1102-07 Contracting Series position* may be converted from part-time interns to full-time positions in the DHS Acquisition Professional Career Program (APCP) for recent graduates. Extensions or conversions are not implied or guaranteed at any time for any interns. Interns are paid at the GS-04 level for Washington, DC.

For more information and to apply, log into to Careers4Terps and search for each position by either the job title or the job ID (209263). Questions can be directed to the US Department of Homeland Security, Office of the Chief Procurement Officer (acquisitioncandidates@hq.dhs.gov)

Spring OMSE Tutoring Schedule

 

To join the online tutoring sessions, please visit our ELMS page at https://go.umd.edu/5ZV