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Vera Institute of Justice · 1 month ago

Summer 2026 - Intern, Vera Action

positionBrooklyn, New York
timeInternship
remoteHybrid
seniorityIntern
money$17/hr - $25/hr
workcardStart in 2026 Summer

Vera Action is an independent organization aligned with the Vera Institute of Justice, focusing on advocacy and policy change for justice and safety. The intern will gain insights into the team's activities, assist with research and writing, and help maintain databases while supporting various departmental initiatives.

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Responsibilities

Research and track elections that are relevant to Vera Action’s work
Assist in writing, editing, and proofreading policy reports
Take notes and track action items
Conduct daily online, media, literature, and news reviews
Draft research synopsis memos
Draft monthly project updates to distribute to Vera Institute staff
Assist in managing the Vera Action team’s meeting tracker and internal drive with research reports, memos, and other materials
Provide support for department meetings and special events to include but not limited to, scheduling, meeting set up, creating agendas, ordering needed materials, etc

Qualification

Program managementResearch skillsProject management softwareVerbal communicationWritten communicationMicrosoft Office SuiteSlackDocument organizationInterest in social justice

Required

Interest and experience in program management or equivalent work experience
Experience conducting a wide range of research to support department needs
A demonstrated interest in the criminal legal and immigration systems by recognizing racial equity and social justice
Experience building and refining document organization systems
Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills
Knowledge of project management software and models (i.e. Smartsheet, Asana)
Technical knowledge helpful for this role: Microsoft Office Suite or similar software
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Company

Vera Institute of Justice

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Vera Institute of Justice is an independent nonprofit national research and policy organization.
dateFounded in 1961
location
New York, New York, USA
people-size201-500 employees
web-link
https://www.vera.org

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
$0.25M
Key Investors
Chubb
2023-03-21Grant· $0.25M

Leadership Team

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Insha Rahman
Vice President, Advocacy and Partnerships
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Tracey Wilmot
Vice President, Chief People Officer
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