Summer 2026 Research Intern, Incarceration & Inequality Project
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Job Location:
Brooklyn, NY - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 17 - 25
Posted on:
18 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
About the team:
The Incarceration and Inequality Project (IIP)combinesresearchdata scienceand strategic communications toexplore and document how mass incarceration has impoverished communities and widened racial disparities in income and wealth over the past five is creating anationaldatasetthat includesinformation onincarceration community supervision andeconomicoutcomesfroma range of local andfederal project team will use thisdataset toproduce data-informed products includingpolicy briefs research papers and an online data visualization tool.
We areseekingafull-timeGraduatelevelInterntoprovidea range ofsupportsfor new and ongoing studies includingquantitative analysis data managementand literaturereviewson topics related to mass incarceration and economicjustice. This is an opportunity to joina multidisciplinary team thatis addressingpolicy-focused questions at the intersection of mass incarceration economic mobility and racial equity.
The IIP Intern will learn:
- Working with a dynamic team on applied quantitative analysis
- Managing and analyzing economic data from the census and other sources
- Reviewing the literature on the intersection of income inequality and criminal legal system contact
- Conducting research to inform policy briefs and other publications
About the role:
1. Background research
- Reviewingthe literature oncriminal legal and economic justicetopics
- Producing research summaries
- Working with members of the research team to develop estimation techniques based on existing research
2. Data management and exploratory analysis
- Merging and aggregating administrative datasets
- Conducting descriptive analysis
- Producing data visualizations
- Authoring memos and other internal documents describing results
3. Researchmethodology
- Participating in IIP research meetingsdiscussing researchdesignsand providing feedback on emergent findings
- Presenting findings to the team
What qualifications are we looking for
- Currentlyenrolled ingraduate school ineconomics sociology criminology demography publicpolicyora relateddisciplineor equivalent experience
- Interest in applied social justice research particularly to advance policy reform and advocacy and issues related to economic inequality and the legal system
- Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills
- Familiarity withanalyzing quantitative datasets
Preferred:
- Experience with R and/or Python
Technical knowledge helpful for this role:
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software
- Quantitativeanalysissoftware (ie:RStataetc)
Location:
Please note this role will report to our Brooklyn NY office. Vera employees adhere to a hybrid schedule and are in-office on an alternating schedule that generally amounts to 10 days per month.
Compensation and Benefits:
The compensation range for this position is $17.00 - $25.00.Actual salaries will vary depending on factors including but not limited to experience and performance. The salary range listed is just one component of Vera Institutes total compensation package for employees. As an employer of choice in our field supporting Vera staff - both personally and professionally - is a priority. To do this we invest in the well-being of our staff through other rewards including merit pay generous paid time off a comprehensive health insurance plan student loan repayment benefits professional development training opportunities and up to $2000 annual for education costs and fees relevant to Vera work employer-funded retirement plan and flexible time.To learn more about Veras benefits offeringsclick here.
Application Process:
Applications may also be faxed to:
ATTN: People Place and Culture / Summer 2026 - Research Intern Incarceration & Inequality Project
Vera Institute of Justice
34 35th St Suite 4-2A Brooklyn NY 11232
Fax:
Please use only one method (online mail or fax) of submission.
No phone calls please. Only applicants selected for interviews will be contacted.
Vera is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without unlawful discrimination based on race color creed national origin sex age disability marital status sexual orientation military status prior record of arrest or conviction citizenship status current employment status or caregiver status.
Vera works to advance justice particularly racial justice in an increasingly multicultural country and globally connected world. We value diverse experiences includingwith regard toeducational background and justice system contact and depend on a diverse staff to carry out our mission.
For more information about Vera please visit.
Required Experience:
Intern
Key Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Public Relations
- Google Docs
- Data Collection
- MailChimp
- Microsoft Word
- Dermal Fillers
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Research Experience
- Microsoft Excel
- Adobe Photoshop
- Writing Skills
About Company
Vera works closely with government and civic leaders to urgently build and improve justice systems that ensure fairness, promote safety, and strengthen…
