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Accountability Counsel

What does the organization do?

Accountability Counsel empowers the voices of communities around the world to protect their human rights and environment through community-driven legal, policy, and research endeavors. They specialize in community-driven and policy-level strategies to achieve justice using non-judicial international accountability offices, serving as advocates for people harmed by internationally-financed projects. At the request of communities, Accountability Counsel’s lawyers leverage accountability offices to defend their rights and remedy harm. Their policy team advocates for accountability offices that are independent, fair, transparent, professional, accessible, and effective. Their research team informs the movement for accountability in international finance with in-depth research to support our community cases and policy initiatives, data and analytics to expose patterns in the field, and interactive tools to improve access to information.

What positions are available?

They’re seeking one fellow to support the Director of Programs & Strategy (D-PS). The D-PS has oversight of Accountability Counsel's three programs (Communities, Policy, Research), provides strategic and thought leadership across the organization, and manages critical cross-program initiatives. The fellow will be supporting collaborative projects as well as executing independent tasks to support these endeavors. 

A few projects the fellow may contribute to include re-conceptualizing the organization’s Accountability Resource Guide, a written guide for communities and their advocates explaining international accountability mechanisms and how to use them, as an online resource; supporting the incorporation of offices in Kenya and Thailand; and reviewing human resources obligations in light of best practice and values, including social justice. While the fellow will be working directly with the D-PS, there is a team of graduate and law school students in an existing fellowship program that they will interact with, as well as members of the executive team.

Whats skills do you need?

• Strong communication, research, writing, and critical thinking skills.

• Organized and detail oriented

• Preference for candidates with relevant experience or an academic background in: international law, development and economics, public policy, or communications, and ideally a demonstrated interest in environmental and human rights.

Where?

Remote; the fellow’s working hours should have significant overlap with Pacific Standard Time.

Learn More.

https://www.accountabilitycounsel.org/about-us/ 

The Bail Project Formally

What does the organization do?

Formally provides for a clear and simple solution to completing and managing immigration applications. Formally is built to empower applicants and attorneys alike by saving valuable time. Less time spent on paperwork leaves more time for what matters – whether that’s representing clients in court or preparing your best case.

What positions are available?

• 8 software engineering interns mainly working on the website and application software.

• 4 policy interns who will be performing immigration research. They will also be writing blog posts based on their research.

• 1 filmmaker who will be a content creator and doing interviews to do so while also creating informational videos about the product.

• 1 marketing intern who will be doing outreach to shelters, organizations, and law offices.

• 1 design intern who will be working on social media and website design.

• 1 front end engineering who will be working on technical requirements and identifying main costs for the product.

Whats skills do you need?

• Bilingual

• Legal policy research

• Social media posts

• Backend and frontend programming

• Knowledge on/Participated in January 29th event on the future of immigration and cyber security

• Hacklabs

• Accessible Design Classes over the next few courses

• Would love if applicant’s has a personal connection to issue and would be helpful if you have experience in tech or law but not necessary

Where?

Remote or Palo Alto

Learn More.

https://formally.us/home

Californians United for a Responsible Budget

What does the organization do?

Established in 2003, Californians United for a Responsible Budget (CURB) is a statewide coalition of over 80 grassroots organizations working to: 1) reduce the number of people imprisoned, 2) reduce the number of prisons and jails, and 3) shift state and local spending from corrections and policing to human services, bridging movements for environmental, racial, and economic justice.

What positions are available?

CURB Is seeking at least two new interns. Our internships provide the opportunity to gain experience in research, outreach, grassroots organizing, media campaigns, coalition and movement building, public education, policy advocacy, and social justice work. Working directly with the Statewide Coordinator and Media Coordinator, the interns will have the opportunity to develop leadership and organizing skills while working alongside an amazing group of anti-prison activists.

1. Advocacy internship: Assist CURB in our state-level advocacy work to shrink the prison and jail systems in California, reduce incarceration, and invest in community-based solutions. Responsibilities include supporting a small organization with limited resources; engaging member organizations in legislative and state budget advocacy; writing letters of support and opposition for legislation; and coordinating advocacy events.

2. Media & Communications Internship: Assist CURB in using media and communications to generate broad public support for reducing the number of people in prison and jail in California. Responsibilities include managing social media updates across platforms, including unique content creation, memes, and graphics; supporting grassroots organizing, including all events and outreach efforts; and updating the website as it relates to communications.

3. Development Internship: Assist curb in development and fundraising efforts to generate broad public support for reducing the number of people in prison and jail in California. Responsibilities include supporting grassroots organizing and outreach efforts; cultivating relationships with potential & current donors; coordinating the logistics of various fundraising activities; and supporting grant writing and research.

Whats skills do you need?

• Interested in social justice, particularly race injustice within the penal system and ending the incarceration crisis, and an overall interest in reimagining in public safety.

• Prior community organizing or racial advocacy experience.

• Solid computer, social media, and editing skills.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Foreign language speakers are welcome

Where?

Los Angeles, Inland Empire, or Sacramento. Some work may be done remotely.

Learn More.

www.curbprisonspending.org

Ella Baker Center for Human Rights

What does the organization do?

The Ella Baker Center for Human Rights (“EBC”) is a nonprofit organization based in Oakland, CA, working to advance racial and economic justice to ensure dignity and opportunity for low-income people and people of color. In our 22-year history, we have worked on issues including jump-starting the green jobs movement, promoting civic engagement, violence prevention through youth leadership, and transforming juvenile justice systems in California. We are currently working to end mass incarceration and mass criminalization in the United States through Truth and Reinvestment—moving resources away from failed criminal justice policies and into creating opportunities, also known as “books, not bars, jobs not jails, healthcare not handcuffs.”

What positions are available?

• Policy: The Policy Internship involves advocating for policy change at the local, state, and national level and will include conducting legal and policy research, completing persuasive writing assignments, and outreach to communities whose voices need to influence policy. 

• Development: The Development Intern will work directly with the EBC development staff for this unique experience. The person who fills this position will contribute to the continued growth and sustainability of EBC as they learn about our fundraising model, resource organizing strategies, and database tools. As the Development Intern you will have an opportunity to build essential skills for success in nonprofit fundraising. You will be trained on Salesforce and how it’s used in the fundraising space and receive professional development support. 

• Communications Specialist: This intern will work directly with the Communications team to develop, research, and produce a variety of content related to EBC campaigns and events that are journalistic, creative, and help amplify the voices of those most impacted by racism and the criminal justice system. Tasks will include but are not limited to writing blog posts and articles, posting to EBC social media pages, creating social media graphics, tracking media coverage of EBC, and writing press releases and contacting reporters

Whats skills do you need?

• Be enthusiastic, creative, and detail-oriented

• Have excellent research, writing, and oral communication skills

• Be able to articulate a commitment to work for social justice and the ideals of EBC

• Committed to our mission to divest from prisons and punishment and reinvest those resources in healing and empowerment for our communities. 

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications 

Where?

Oakland, California

Learn More.

https://ellabakercenter.org/

End Rape on Campus

What does the organization do?

End Rape on Campus (EROC) works to end campus sexual violence through direct support for survivors and their communities; prevention through education; and policy reform at the campus, local, state, and federal levels. We envision a world in which each individual has an educational experience free from violence, and until then, that all survivors are believed, trusted, and supported. EROC executes this vision through direct support, education, and advocacy initiatives. 

What positions are available?

All fellows will be provided with the opportunity to attend lectures, webinars, briefings, and other events while taking notes for organizational use. The fellows will assist in drafting briefing memos for the Executive Director about legislative efforts and events. The national fellows will have the opportunity to collaborate with the State Fellows overseen by The Every Voice Coalition.

1. Campus Data Fellow - work on updating and maintaining the Campus Accountability Map; interfacing with volunteers and contributors to the map, and fact-checking data.

2. Legal Advocacy fellow​ - conduct research and build capacity for connecting student survivors to pro-bono legal services, assess federal Title IX and Title VI complaints filed with the Office of Civil Rights at the Department of Education and provide recommendations; assist EROC in building a national network of attorneys and law students; and provide research and recommendations for organizational frameworks to address a variety of intersectional issues.

3. Federal Policy Fellow​ - conduct short and long term outcomes of various legislative efforts, research attitudes, voting records, and goals of the members of Congress and their staff, produce a series of memos and recommendations, as well as attend or watch congressional hearings and meetings.

Whats skills do you need?

• Detail-orientated.

• Strong critical thinking and data analytical skills.

• Excellent time management, experience managing volunteers.

• Self-starter, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively,

• Strong research and writing skills.

• Familiarity with laws and policies around campus sexual assault including Title IX, Title VI, Title II, and the Clery Act.  

• Survivor-centered mindset, with a commitment to human rights values, social justice, and intersectionality. 

• Candidates should have an interest and/or experience in direct action through grassroots organizing, policy reform, and direct support services.

• Previous experience in a law internship or government organization is helpful specifically for the Legal and Federal Policy Fellows, but not mandatory.

• For the Campus Data Fellow, having coding or computer science experience isn’t necessary.

Learn More.

https://www.endrapeoncampus.org/

Every Voice Coalition

What does the organization do?

The Every Voice Coalition connects students, community organizations and universities to combat campus sexual violence by empowering survivors and students to to write, file, and fight for their own protections and create legislative change. They advocate for all students to have access to 5 core protections: free access to medical and legal support services; anti-retaliation protections for reporting parties; confidential advising services that clarify survivors’ rights and options; transparent data on sexual violence; universal, evidence-based prevention and response training. Beyond policy changes, Every Voice seeks more broadly to create systemic change and remove the structural incentives colleges face to ignore sexual violence on their campuses. ​​

What positions are available?

One position is available in a residency policy and legislative advocacy training program, designed to empower future leaders through knowledge-sharing and hands-on, experiential learning. The fellows​ learn and hone the basics of grassroots, legislative advocacy: writing or editing legislation for state legislative sessions that meet the needs of students in their state; legislative advocacy training including creating relationships and mentorships with state legislators and community organizations; grassroots organizing in order to build a movement of student supporters and activists to engage in advocacy mobilizations; media training including writing thought-provoking and informative op-eds; development basics including grant writing and fundraising.

Fellows will have the option to stay on through the year in a leadership position in their state.

Whats skills do you need?

• Open to rising sophomores, juniors, or seniors. 

• Candidates must be originally from the states of Massachusetts, Maine, Nevada, Virginia, Pennsylvania, Missouri, or Arizona.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Thrives in high stake and rapidly changing environments, has excellent time management.

• Survivor-centered mindset, commitment to eradicating sexual violence and gender-based violence, human rights values, social justice, and intersectionality. 

• Not mandatory but helpful—previous work experience in a grassroots advocacy organization, legislative advocacy organization, and/or in a government-related position.

Where?

Remote; will be working with a state office in Massachusetts, Maine, Nevada, Virginia, Pennsylvania, Missouri, or Arizona.

Learn More.

https://www.everyvoicecoalition.org/

Immigration Institute of the Bay Area

What does the organization do?

The Immigration Institute of the Bay Area (IIBA) helps immigrants, refugees, and their families join and contribute to the community. IIBA provides high-quality immigration legal services, education, and civic engagement opportunities.

What positions are available?

IIBA will be hosting two SWIP Fellows for Legal Representative/Attorney Support and Workshop Support. Fellows chosen for Legal Support will provide administrative support to individual attorneys and legal representatives in the preparation of applications to be filed with USCIS (Immigration) and/or with the Immigration court. Possible projects include conducting interviews with Spanish-speaking clients, filling out forms, and translating documents. Fellows are also likely to be responsible for producing detailed declarations of immigrant crime victims. Fellows chosen for Workshop Support will provide technical support via Zoom for remote workshops and provide administrative support for workshops (screening and registering clients, gathering documents, organizing documents, drafting cover letters, and scanning and mailing packets). 

Whats skills do you need?

• Bilingual (Spanish)

• Ability to work independently 

• Good technical skills

• Good communication skills 

• Organization 

• Background in customer service

Where?

Redwood City, California unless COVID conditions require it to be held remotely.

Learn More.

www.iibayarea.org

Public Citizen

What does the organization do?

Public Citizen is a nonprofit consumer advocacy organization that champions the public interest in the halls of power. Their Democracy is For the People Campaign works on numerous issues surrounding the protection of our democracy. Efforts include the overturning Citizen United, election security and protecting voter rights at a local and national level. 

What positions are available?

They are seeking one summer intern who will be working towards a larger project through research, outreach, writing, social media posts, and organizing. Projects may look like advocating for the passing of specific legislation, working to overturn Citizens United, and voter rights. They should be able to perform independently at times, yet most of the projects will be worked on alongside other interns. Interns have the capacity to identify issues in the work and explore further by developing their own projects. 

Whats skills do you need?

• Knowledge on the political world

• Passionate about making change 

• Leadership/organizing experience 

• Social Media Experience 

• Communication

• Organized 

• Self Starter 

Where?

Washington DC or remote

Represent Women

What does the organization do?

Represent Women is a research-based advocacy group that promotes the use of systems strategies to advance women’s representation and leadership in the United States. RepresentWomen endorses recruitment targets for political parties so more women run, proportional ranked-choice voting so more women win, modern accommodations for women in office so more women serve, and gender-balanced appointments so more women lead. 

What Positions are available?

They will be offering two-positions this summer: a Research Fellow and an Outreach Fellow. Research Fellows will work with RepresentWomen staff and interns to collect data, conduct literature reviews, and lead projects that monitor and evaluate the quality of women's representation and leadership in the United States and abroad. Outreach Fellows will work with RepresentWomen staff and interns to create presentations, handouts, and interactive toolkits for use by their partners and allies. The core responsibility of the outreach team is to develop and implement strategies that will help to put their research into practice. 

Whats skills do you need?

• A strong sense of what you want out of the internship (i.e.. working on campaigns, research, writing for a newspaper, etc.) 

• strong writing and communication skills

• self-advocate

• Women’s Studies preference, but this is not required. 

• Backgrounds in research and campaigns are appreciated, but also not a requirement.

Where?

Takoma Park, Maryland if COVID conditions improve, otherwise it will be remote

Learn More.

https://www.representwomen.org/