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I hope you're doing well! Please see the message below to share with interested undergraduates and recent graduates:
| 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 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 the implementation of justice-related programs, 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, in-person, and hybrid opportunities are available
- Work a minimum of 10 hours per week, for 12 weeks
How to Apply - 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)
Applications must be submitted under the JUSTICE, EQUITY, AND OPPORTUNITY (JEO) INITIATIVE area of interest for consideration.
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