Vera Institute of Justice · 2 weeks ago
Summer 2026 - Intern, Race, Equity, & Inclusion
Brooklyn, New York
Internship
Hybrid
Intern
$17/hr - $25/hr
0+ years exp
Start in 2026 SummerVera Institute of Justice is dedicated to advancing justice and racial equity, and they are seeking a Race, Equity, and Inclusion intern to support their REI team. The intern will assist with meeting documentation, conduct research, and provide logistical support while gaining foundational experience in DEI work and understanding the intersection of equity within the organization and the broader community.
Innovation ManagementLaw EnforcementSocial Impact
Responsibilities
Support with implementation of the REI Dashboard and REI goals
Liaise with Vera staff on initiative and department teams to collect data and annual goals
Work with the REI team to implement various equity tools across the organization, including document editing and research
Join all internal meetings and provide detailed notes
Schedule REI Staff Committee meetings and affinity group collaboration meetings
Bring up questions for thought partnership and collaboration
Provide logistical support during meetings
Support the REI team to implement action items
Aid in the creation of presentation decks and agendas for meetings and 'REI Community Conversations'
Research equitable solutions that promote a better environment both within the organization, and externally via national initiatives
Research current events and understand how they interact/intersect with Vera’s programmatic work and REI work
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Passion for racial justice and actively strives to model equity values
Solid foundational understanding and/or curiosity of structural and interpersonal equity and inequity
Ability to take initiative, and proactively organize, prioritize, and follow through on assignments
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (i.e., Calendar, Microsoft Teams, Word, OneDrive, Outlook)
Preferred
0-1 years of administrative, support, or operations experience
Experience with Canva or other visual presentation applications
Experience with Asana and Smartsheet preferred
Benefits
Merit pay
Generous paid time off
A comprehensive health insurance plan
Student loan repayment benefits
Professional development training opportunities
Up to $2,000 annual for education costs and fees relevant to Vera work
Employer-funded retirement plan
Flexible time
Company
Vera Institute of Justice
Vera Institute of Justice is an independent nonprofit national research and policy organization.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$0.25MKey Investors
Chubb
2023-03-21Grant· $0.25M
Leadership Team
Insha Rahman
Vice President, Advocacy and Partnerships
Tracey Wilmot
Vice President, Chief People Officer
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