Community Engagement Paid Intern

New York County Defender Services•New York, NY

2d•$25 - $25

About The Position

Part-time internship (10-15 hours/week) for Summer 2026. Work with New York County Defender Services’ Policy & Community Engagement Unit to serve as a liaison between our office and the communities we serve in New York City, especially Manhattan.

Requirements

Work 10-15 hours per week, including at least one day per week in our Manhattan office or in the community.
Enrolled as a full-time or part-time college student (community college, undergraduate or other adult students encouraged to apply).

Nice To Haves

Personal, family, or community experience with the criminal legal system; or Interest in eradicating racism and racial inequity.

Responsibilities

Conduct community outreach.
Attend rallies, community events, hearings, community board meetings and precinct meetings across New York City, in-person or virtually.
Conduct research on criminal legal system reform issues.
Support NYCDS community events, including making fliers, checking-in attendees, etc.