Summer 2026 - Intern, Advocacy & Partnerships

Vera Institute of Justice(1 month ago)

HybridInternshipTrainee$34,000 - $50,000Advocacy & Partnerships

About this role

An Advocacy & Partnerships Intern at the Vera Institute participates in the Advocacy department's learning program to gain insight into criminal legal and immigration reform. The internship is designed to expose the intern to issues affecting incarcerated individuals and to Vera’s advocacy, policy, and partnerships work to help inform future career choices. The position is based in Brooklyn, NY and follows the organization's hybrid work schedule.

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Required Skills

Communications Coordination
Desk Research
Literature Review
Memo Drafting
Database Creation
Issue Matrix
Document Organization
Project Management
Microsoft Office
Slack

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About Vera Institute of Justice

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Vera Institute of Justice is an independent, nonpartisan research and policy organization that partners with government and civic leaders to build and improve justice systems that ensure fairness, promote safety, and strengthen communities. Vera conducts rigorous research, provides technical assistance, pilots and scales policy reforms, and advocates for data-driven alternatives to unnecessary incarceration. Its work spans policing, courts, prisons, reentry, and immigration detention with a focus on equity, reducing racial disparities, and practical solutions that can be implemented at local, state, and national levels.