Summer 2026 - Research Intern, Opening Doors

Vera Institute of Justice(2 months ago)

HybridInternshipTrainee$34,000 - $50,000Opening Doors Initiative (Research)

About this role

The Opening Doors Research Intern supports Vera’s Opening Doors Initiative to expand housing access for people with conviction histories by providing research and administrative support on state and national work. The role involves collaboration with team members and external partners, contributing to research, technical assistance to housing finance agencies, and documentation of findings. The position is designed for professional development with mentorship and supervision from experienced staff and is based in Brooklyn, NY or Washington, DC with a hybrid schedule.

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Required Skills

Research
Data Collection
Interviews
Surveying
Data Management
Data Analysis
Memo Drafting
Desk Research
Policy Research
Stakeholder Engagement

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Qualifications

Current Undergraduate Student
Graduate Student
Recent Graduate
Education in Public Policy
Education in Social Work
Education in Political Science
Education in Criminal Justice
Equivalent Experience
Research Methodologies Experience

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.

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