Summer 2026 Intern, Vera Action
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Job Location:
Brooklyn, NY - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 17 - 25
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
About the team:
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 policychangefor safety and justice at the local state and federal levels.
The learning goals of this internship includegaining insight into theday-to-day activities of the Vera Action teamupdatingVera Action databasesassistingwithrapid response work andnotetaking in meetings witha variety of stakeholders within the organization as well as the wider criminal justice reform will also help build the individuals experience in writing conducting researchcreating documentation forpresentations andnetworking.
About the role:
1. Coordinateon political outreach and strategy:
- Research and track elections that are relevant to Vera Actions work.
- Assistin writing editing and proofreading policy reports.
- Take notes and track action items.
2. Assistwithdeskresearch and draftingwritten memos
- Conduct dailyonline media literature and newsreviews.
- Draft research synopsis memos.
- Draft monthly project updates to distribute to VeraInstitutestaff.
3. HelpmaintainVera Actiondatabases:
- Assistin managing the Vera Action teams meeting tracker and internal drive with research reports memos and other materials
4. Other duties as assigned by Manager but not limited to
- Provide support fordepartment meetingsandspecial eventsto include but not limited to scheduling meeting set up creating agendasordering needed materials etc.
What qualifications are we looking for
- Interest and experienceinprogrammanagement orequivalentwork 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
Knowledge Skills & Abilities youll bring:
Knowledge of project management softwareand models(i.e.Smartsheet Asana)
Technical knowledge helpful for this role:
- Microsoft Office Suite or similar software
- Slack
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.
Application Process:
Applications may also be faxed to:
ATTN: People Place and Culture / Summer 2026 - Intern Vera Action
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…
