Summer 2026 - Research Intern, Opening Doors
Vera Institute of Justice(2 months ago)
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.
Required Skills
- Research
- Data Collection
- Interviews
- Surveying
- Data Management
- Data Analysis
- Memo Drafting
- Desk Research
- Policy Research
- Stakeholder Engagement
+5 more
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
vera.orgVera 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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