2025 Neighborhood Project Summer Intern

Innocence Project • New York, NY

303d • $19 - $21

About The Position

The Neighborhood Project Interns (2) will provide support to the attorney and paralegal leading the Neighborhood Project. The Neighborhood Project conducts litigation, data gathering, and community outreach on how emerging surveillance technologies impact Black and brown communities and contribute to wrongful convictions. The Neighborhood Project is currently working with the New Jersey Office of the Public Defender and community leaders in Monmouth County to investigate the impacts of emerging surveillance technology in Asbury Park and Neptune. This position will be a 10 week paid internship with a minimum requirement of 10 hours per week. Duties will commence in May 2025 - June 2025, depending on when school ends for candidates. The selected interns are expected to work in person in Monmouth County, NJ, at least one day per week (likely Fridays), and to attend an evening community meeting in Asbury Park once per month. Other duties may be completed virtually or in the Innocence Project's office in New York, with mandatory weekly Zoom check-ins along with additional communication with the supervisor, as required. Candidates may be asked to attend additional community events in Asbury Park or Neptune. All Innocence Project employees must embrace, respect and value the rich diversity of perspectives and experience of a diverse and heterogeneous staff. We recognize and appreciate that our work is better for having varied participants and thought partners.

Requirements

• Interest in racial justice, criminal law, and/or policy reform in the areas of policing or surveillance
• Attention to detail along with a commitment to quality and proofreading
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in written work

Nice To Haves

• Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks
• Ability to work independently and seek guidance as necessary
• Well-developed writing and analytical skills
• Ability to work with groups of diverse individuals in respectful, equitable, and inclusive ways
• Enthusiasm for the work of the Innocence Project and for social justice, including a demonstrated commitment to public interest
• Shares in the IP's values of accountability, collaboration, empathy + compassion, equity, person-centeredness, quality focus, and self-awareness

Responsibilities

• Conducting court watching at municipal court to document charges filed, track case outcomes, and conduct client outreach
• Requesting, reviewing, and analyzing public records related to surveillance technology and policing
• Assisting with client and community interviews related to local policing and surveillance issues
• Meeting monthly with community groups to discuss case trends and advocacy goals
• Writing and presenting a summary report to community stakeholders in Monmouth County and at the Innocence Project
• Other tasks as assigned by the Staff Attorney and Paralegal for the Neighborhood Project

Benefits

• $19 - $21 per hour

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Education Level: High school or GED