Justice Education Intern - Fall 2026
$30,000–$30,000 year
HybridWashington, District of Columbia, United States or Washington, United States
Job Summary
Draft website and social media content, develop outreach materials like one-pagers and flyers, and research educational guides to increase community understanding of the civil, criminal, and juvenile justice systems. Support planning and implementation of educational programs through logistics, script drafting, and training creation, while tracking and leading outreach to community partners including small businesses and nonprofit organizations. Provide substantive and logistical assistance to CCE committees by attending meetings, researching project leads, and reviewing literature, and assist with report release events and special events as needed. This internship aligns with CCE's mission to make D.C.'s legal systems more just and equitable through direct community education and advocacy.
Required Qualifications
- Undergraduate students
- Graduate students
- Eligible to work in the United States
- Background in public education
- Background in communications work
- Interest in public communications
- Interest in civic engagement
- Interest in government
- Interest in journalism
- Interest in public relations
- Outstanding writing skills
- Outstanding editing skills
- Outstanding organizational skills
- Ability to work 15 to 20 hours a week or more
- Locally based
Desired Qualifications
- Passionate about systemic change within the justice system
- Passionate about public education
- Passionate about outreach
- Interest in one or more of the following areas: public communications, civic engagement, government, journalism, or public relations
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