Remote Policy Intern - Community Justice (Missouri)

Empower Missouri; Missouri; Remote; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Empower Missouri offers a Community Justice Intern or Practicum Student position to assist Criminal Justice Policy Managers in advancing fair and equitable policies across Missouri. You will participate in advocacy campaigns, public education, coalition-building, and policy research at state and local levels.

The role emphasizes hands-on experience in public policy, criminal legal system reform, and grassroots advocacy, with some travel for in-person events and Capitol hearings.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of the criminal legal system, especially Missouri.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Solid organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Connect with community members and help grow the Community Justice Coalition.
• Write policy briefs on criminal legal system issues.
• Support policy research on other anti-poverty issues as needed.
• Help prepare and submit testimony and attend hearings at the Missouri State Capitol.
• Track legislation and monitor hearings in the Missouri House and Senate, sharing updates with partners.
• Take notes and summarize key developments from Capitol activity.
• Create fact sheets and materials on priority issues.
• Support coalition meetings, including note-taking and follow-up.

Skills

Criminal justice understanding

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Currently enrolled student

Job description

Empower Missouri offers a Community Justice Intern or Practicum Student position to assist Criminal Justice Policy Managers in advancing fair and equitable policies across Missouri. You will participate in advocacy campaigns, public education, coalition-building, and policy research at state and local levels.

The role emphasizes hands-on experience in public policy, criminal legal system reform, and grassroots advocacy, with some travel for in-person events and Capitol hearings.