Who you are: Since 2006, Vera has worked in New Orleans to not only safely reduce the jail population footprint, but also to pilot alternatives addressing the needs of New Orleanians outside of the criminal legal system. We have become a nexus for advancing evidence-based reform and have demonstrated that change is not only possible but within reach. Today, Vera Louisiana’s work focuses on four strategic priorities: advancing prosecution reform; investing in the community’s vision of safety; opposing jail expansion …
Summer 2024 – Law Intern, Vera Louisiana
Summer 2024 – Research Intern, Vera Louisiana
Who you are: Vera’s work in New Orleans began in 2006, when the City Council invited us to assess the criminal justice system and propose reforms as part of post-Katrina recovery efforts. Since then, we have become a nexus for advancing evidence-based reform and have demonstrated that change is not only possible but within reach. In partnership with people leading and working in the local justice system, city leaders, and community organizations, we are working to end unnecessary detention and …
Summer 2024 – Research Intern, Unlocking Potential & Opening Doors
Who you are: Opening Doors is an initiative that works to increase access to safe, stable, and affordable housing for people with a conviction history through technical assistance, advocacy, policy development, and research. Unlocking Potential is an initiative at Vera that promotes access to life-changing education by supporting the scale and quality of college programs and developing strategies that reduce racial inequities in college access and completion rates. The Research Intern will participate in one or more different research projects, …
Summer 2024 – Research Intern, Beyond Jails Initiative
Who you are: To reduce the nation’s dependence on jails, Vera’s Beyond Jails team is working in jurisdictions across the country to shift resources to community-driven solutions to help people thrive. Vera’s Beyond Jails work has three core strategies: statewide advocacy campaigns and coalition building to create lasting policy change; pilot and build evidence around decarceration strategies; and building will for change in jurisdictions. The team works with local government and community partners to develop plans for jail decarceration, prevent the construction of new …
Summer 2024 – Intern, Advocacy & Partnerships
Who you are: Vera’s Advocacy & Partnerships department is responsible for coordinating the vision, strategy, and staff development across Vera’s initiatives to pass legislation, change policy, and create change at scale. We work to ensure that the goals of our advocacy campaigns align with the people and communities most impacted by criminal justice and immigration policies, and we collaborate with movement and advocacy partners to produce the right knowledge and ideas needed to change policies and legislation at the right …
Environmental Education Member – USFWS Region 6 Great Plains Nature Center
Environmental Education Member – USFWS Region 6 Great Plains Nature Center SummaryAmerican Conservation Experience, a nonprofit Conservation Corps, in partnership with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), is seeking ONE Environmental Education Member to advance the Region 6 National Wildlife Refuge System Urban Wildlife Conservation Program efforts of developing a more connected conservation community. The overall project will help establish community connections and allow increased outdoor recreation opportunities while providing communities with culturally relevant programs. The Urban Wildlife Conservation …
Summer Biology Member – Ohio River Islands National Wildlife Refuge
Summer Biology Member – Ohio River Islands National Wildlife Refuge Summary:American Conservation Experience (ACE), a non-profit conservation corps, in partnership with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), is seeking ONE Summer Biology Member to assist with a variety of biological objectives at Ohio River Islands National Wildlife Refuge located in Williamstown, WV. For more information about ACE, please visit: www.usaconservation.org. Start Date: May 20, 2024 End Date: September 13, 2024 (Start and end dates are flexible, +/- 2 weeks, …
Grant Cottage Historic Site Intern
Grant Cottage Historic Site Intern Description: The Site Assistant will staff the Visitor Center/Gift Shop and Grant Cottage State Historic Site, including conducting public tours as needed. Other duties, including programming set-up, educational visit assistance, historic housekeeping and special projects may be assigned by the Executive Director as needed. Location: Saratoga Grant Cottage State Historic Site 1000 Mt McGregor RoadWilton , NY 12831E-Mail: director@grantcottage.org Paid Internship: $15.45 – $23.43 per hour Schedule – 9:00am-4:30pm Wednesday – SundayDates of Internship (approximately): …
Visitor Services Individual Placement with the National Park Service
Southwest Conservation Corps (SCC) is a program of the non-profit service organization, Conservation Legacy, that is built on the legacy of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) that operated from 1933 – 1942. SCC provides youth and young adults opportunities to complete conservation projects primarily on public lands. While serving with SCC, members receive training on job skills, conflict resolution, leadership, teamwork, and environmental stewardship. Programs are developed using a step ladder approach to provide a progression of skill development based on a …