Policy Internships

Policy Internships are ideal for masters or undergraduate students who have an interest in public policy centering around juvenile defense reform and broader issues of racial and social justice. The Policy Intern would support a full range of local, state, and federal policy projects and campaigns that are in line with NJDC’s mission and vision. The kinds of activities the intern would engage in will depend both on the person’s skills and the immediate needs of the organization. Such activities might include helping to craft messaging and social media postings related to reform discussions or campaigns; research into reports by public officials or entities; compiling statistics or documentation to guide reform arguments or educate stakeholders; or any other assigned tasks.

We accept policy intern applications on a rolling basis, and make selections based on organizational needs. Interested candidates should email recruit@njdc.info, with “Policy Intern Application” in the subject line. The email should include the following in an attachment:

1. Cover Letter
2. Resume
3. A short writing sample or excerpt

Internships are possible for semester credit or on a volunteer basis. Please indicate in your cover letter the parameters of your availability and any school requirements. Please note that we are not able to respond to every applications. If, however, our current needs meet with your timeline and qualifications, we will be in contact.

Administrative Internships

Administrative Internships are ideal for undergraduate students who have an interest in business and public administration centering around nonprofit management. The Administrative Intern would support a full range of projects such as event planning, financial management, and operational management, among other tasks that are in line with NJDC’s mission and vision. The kinds of activities the intern would engage in will depend both on the person’s skills and interest as well as the immediate needs of the organization. 

We accept administrative intern applications on a rolling basis, and make selections based on organizational needs. Interested candidates should email recruit@njdc.info, with “Administrative Intern Application” in the subject line. The email should include the following in an attachment:

1. Cover Letter
2. Resume

Internships are possible for semester credit or on a volunteer basis. Please indicate in your cover letter the parameters of your availability and any school requirements. Please note that we are not able to respond to every application. If, however, our current needs meet with your timeline and qualifications, we will be in contact.