Justice Education Intern - Spring 2027

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend up to $2,500 monthly

Job summary

Council for Court Excellence (CCE) offers a Justice Education internship that engages undergraduates in district-wide justice reform through public education and outreach. Ideal candidates have outstanding writing, editing, and organizational skills, with a background in public education and/or communications, and are eligible to work in the United States.

The internship includes a stipend and hybrid work options in Washington, DC.

Qualifications

• Undergraduates eligible; graduate students welcome.
• Background in public education and/or communications.
• Eligible to work in the United States; justice-impacted applicants encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Draft website and social media content and develop outreach materials.
• Research and draft educational guides about civil, criminal, and juvenile justice systems.
• Support planning and implementation of educational programs and trainings.

Skills

Writing

Editing

Organizational skills

Education

Undergraduate student

Graduate students welcome

Job description

• Compensation: USD 0 - USD 2,500 - monthly

Company Description

The Council for Court Excellence (CCE) is a non-profit organization that brings people together to conduct research, educate, and advocate to make D.C.’s unique legal systems more just, equitable, and accountable to the community. We envision a D.C. where individuals, organizations, and government work together to build safe and thriving communities with a trusted legal system that meets the needs of its people, protects their rights, and promotes dignity and justice for all.CCE’s work focuses on the adult criminal legal system, youth justice system,D.C. courts,and civil justice/access to justice issues.

Job Description

The CCE Justice Education internship program provides a unique opportunity for exceptional undergraduate students to contribute directly and tangibly to District-wide justice reform. Ideal candidates will be passionate about systemic change within the justice system, public education, and outreach and must have outstanding writing, editing, and organizational skills.

General Responsibilities

Justice Education Interns at the Council for Court Excellence willparticipatein hands-on public outreach efforts that directlyimpactthe D.C.community. CCE's justice education work includes developing guides, resources, and practical tools for D.C. residents to help them understand the complex nature of the legal system,disseminatingthose resources as widely as possible, anddoing outreach and education to D.C. residents,organizationsand businesses. Specifically, interns can expect to:

• Draft website and social media content, and develop outreachmaterials like one-pagers, flyers, etc.
• Research and draft educational guides to increase community understanding of the civil, criminal, and juvenile justice systems and to improve outcomes
• Support planning and implementation ofeducational programs,includinglogisticssupport, drafting scripts, and creatingtrainings
• Track and lead outreach work to various community partners including small businesses, nonprofit advocacy organizations, workforce development organizations, job readiness programs, etc.
• Provide substantive and logisticalassistanceto certain CCE committees through attending meetings, researching project leads, and reviewing literature
• Assistwith projectcommittee’sreport release events and otherspecial eventsas needed.

Qualifications

Undergraduate students are eligible for CCE internships, though we also welcome graduate students. Applicants should have a background inpublic education and/or communications work and an interest in one or more of the following areas:public communications,civic engagement, government, journalism,orpublic relations. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States.Justice-impactedapplicants are encouraged to apply.

For students who are not receiving course credit or other funding for their internship, CCE will provideinterns witha stipendof upto $2500 depending on hours worked. CCE also covers public transportation costs to and from required meetings or events.

Availability

CCE offers hybrid work opportunities (at our officelocatedin downtown Washington, DC, in a location of your choice, or some combination); we often host events in the office or in DC, so we prefer locally based interns. We offer three internship sessions that align with the academic calendar: Spring (from January to May), Summer (from June to August), and Fall (from September to December). Internsmust be able to work15 to 20 hours a week or moreand we will work with each candidate to find a schedule that works based on their classes and other obligations. For best placement results, please apply before the closing deadline listed below for each semester.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.