Summer 2026 - Intern, Vera Action
About The Position
Vera Action, launched in 2021, is an independent but aligned 501(c)(4) organization to the Vera Institute of Justice 501(c)(3). At Vera Action, we harness the power of advocacy, lobbying, and political strategy to end mass incarceration, protect immigrants’ rights, restore dignity to people behind bars, and build safe and thriving communities. Alongside organizers and advocates, government leaders, and elected officials across the political aisle, we work to enact transformative policy change for safety and justice at the local, state, and federal levels. The learning goals of this internship include gaining insight into the day-to-day activities of the Vera Action team, updating Vera Action databases, assisting with rapid response work, and notetaking in meetings with a variety of stakeholders within the organization as well as the wider criminal justice reform coalition. This internship will also help build the individual’s experience in writing, conducting research, creating documentation for presentations, and networking.
Requirements
- 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
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of project management software and models ( i.e. Smartsheet, Asana)
- Technical knowledge helpful for this role: Microsoft Office Suite or similar software
- Slack
Responsibilities
- Coordinate on political outreach and strategy: 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.
- Assist with desk research and drafting written memos Conduct daily online, media, literature, and news reviews. Draft research synopsis memos. Draft monthly project updates to distribute to Vera Institute staff.
- Help maintain Vera Action databases: Assist in managing the Vera Action team’s meeting tracker and internal drive with research reports, memos, and other materials
- Other duties as assigned by Manager, but not limited to Provide support for department meetings and special events to include but not limited to, scheduling, meeting set up, creating agendas, ordering needed materials, etc.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
