Operations Intern (Spring Semester)

UnCommon Law•Oakland, CA

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

UnCommon Law is seeking an undergraduate intern to join their Operations and Finance Team for the Spring 2027 semester. This internship offers a hands-on learning experience in the day-to-day operations of a nonprofit organization, focusing on administrative processes such as reception, correspondence, office systems, and records management. The intern will gain practical skills in professional communication, organization, problem-solving, and collaboration, with assignments designed to illustrate the purpose and organizational context of various processes. The position is part-time (15-20 hours/week), unpaid with a $600 stipend, and is a hybrid role requiring a minimum of 8 hours per week in the Oakland, CA office. UnCommon Law encourages applications from students seeking their first professional internship and individuals impacted by incarceration.

Requirements

Compassion for incarcerated people and their family members, and a demonstrated interest in criminal justice reform
Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
A professional demeanor and pleasant disposition
Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
Sensitivity to confidential matters

Nice To Haves

Spanish language skills (strongly preferred)
A working proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel, Google Suite, and CRM software (strongly preferred)

Responsibilities

Learn how nonprofit reception operates by greeting callers, gathering information, routing inquiries to the appropriate team, and logging messages.
Learn how organizations receive, track, and maintain correspondence by assisting with scanning, logging, organizing, and triaging incoming mail.
Gain experience with outgoing mail workflows by assisting with packaging, tracking, and mailing organizational correspondence and materials.
Support office organization, records management, inventory, or other operational projects while learning approaches to maintaining efficient and accessible workplace systems.
Participate in training and opportunities to learn about nonprofit operations and administration from members of the team.
Assist with additional short-term Operations and Finance projects that provide exposure to practical nonprofit business functions and opportunities to build relevant professional skills.