Location: Birmingham, AL or Remote*
*Only applicants residing in AL, CA, CO, DC, IL, MA, MO, NY, OK, PA, SC, TX, VT, WI will be considered.
Employment Dates: May 13th to August 9th
Employment Type: Part-Time (approximately 20 hours per week)
Working Hours: 9am-1pm EST*
*Flexibility available upon request in your application.
Pay: $17 per hour
To be considered for the role, candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
About Measures for Justice
Measures for Justice is a nonpartisan nonprofit organization dedicated to developing tools and services that help communities, including the institutions that serve them, reshape how the criminal justice system works. Since 2011, we have been collecting, standardizing, and publishing criminal justice data to increase transparency, accessibility, and accountability. We’re leading a movement to change the future of criminal justice.
Role Overview
As a Community Partner Engagement Intern at Measures for Justice, you will partner with our engagement team to launch our nationwide Let’s Be Clear campaign across all 50 states. You will conduct local community research, assist with event planning and facilitation, and communicate with both internal and external stakeholders throughout the campaign. Through your support, you will help Measures for Justice demonstrate the power of data in telling real stories within the criminal justice system.
Key Responsibilities
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Help manage information gathered from Eventbrite, including registrations, reminders, and guest list management.
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Correspond with external partners regarding event details and resource distribution.
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Provide regular updates to internal teams as requested to ensure alignment.
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Assist event leaders during event facilitation, ensuring smooth execution and attendee satisfaction.
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Send emails thanking attendees for their attendance to ensure continued partner engagement and cultivation.
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Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging by modeling inclusive behaviors and proactively managing bias.
Your Experience
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Experience playing a role in the success of a team, group, and/or project
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Background organizing and executing successful events
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Proven organizational, detail orientation, and time-management skills
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Comfortable collaborating with team members and stakeholders to achieve common goals
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Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
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Passionate about criminal justice, social justice, and/or film with social impact
Bonus Points
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Previous experience organizing meetings with diverse stakeholders
If you do not have the skills/experience mentioned in the bonus points section, we still encourage you to apply!
Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging
Measures for Justice is committed to fostering diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in our workplace. We strive to create a welcoming environment for people of all backgrounds by eradicating barriers to access and opportunity. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds and experiences to apply.
EEO Statement
Measures for Justice provides equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
Legal Requirements
Background checks will be conducted for candidates who receive an offer of employment and employment will be contingent on the evaluation of any information received consistent with applicable laws.
Accommodations
Measures for Justice will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require an accommodation during the hiring process, please contact Rachel Snyder at rachel.snyder@measuresforjustice.org.
Submission Guidelines
To be considered for the position, please submit your application before April 17, 2024.