Good afternoon,
Please see the message below to share with interested undergraduates and recent graduates:
INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY
Office of Illinois Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton
Justice, Equity, and Opportunity Initiative
Summer 2022 |
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The Office of the Lieutenant Governor is currently seeking students who want to become involved in governmental work with the Justice, Equity, and Opportunity (JEO) Initiative. The JEO Initiative centralizes the state’s criminal justice reform efforts and promotes economic opportunity in communities most impacted by a broken criminal justice system. JEO Initiative staff advise the Governor and the Lieutenant Governor on justice reform policy and legislation, oversee several criminal justice-related agencies, and convene advocates and stakeholders to advance equity-focused policies and practices. This internship is unpaid, but college credit may be applicable depending on your university's programming and work hours are flexible.
Overview of Internship Role: The JEO Initiative is accepting an intern to work closely with Initiative staff on key projects, including implementation of the Restore, Reinvest and Renew (R3) grant program, the establishment of more robust reentry systems, and the planning process for events hosted by the office and the Lieutenant Governor’s public engagements.
Intern Roles and Responsibilities: - Assist with writing briefs and talking points for the Lieutenant Governor
- Assist with planning for the office’s criminal justice-focused events
- Conduct policy and legislative research
- Attend meetings with advocates, service providers, government leaders, and other criminal justice stakeholders
- Provide administrative support to the team
Internship Program Details:- Remote and in-person opportunities are available
- Work a minimum of 10 hours per week, for 12 weeks
- Applications can be accessed HERE and should include the following:
- Resume
- Writing Sample
- 3 Recent References (Name, Title, Organization, Phone Number, Email)
- Cover Letter (optional, but recommended)
If students have any questions, please feel free to email Ariana Correa ( ariana.correa@illinois.gov) and have the subject line read: JEO Internship - Summer 2022
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Friday, May 6, 2022 at 11:59pm.
If you feel like there are other undergraduate students who would be interested in this opportunity, this information may be forwarded to them.
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| Ariana Correa
Program Manager, JEO Initiative | Office of Illinois Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton
James R. Thompson Center
100 W. Randolph St., Ste. 15-200 | Chicago, IL 60601
ariana.correa@illinois.gov |
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