CJI Intern
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Community Resources For Justice (CRJ)
Boston, MA, US
Summary
The intern will support projects related to policy and practice changes in adult and youth justice systems by conducting research and documenting group processes. They will also assist in producing policy reports, presentations, and providing general administrative support to project teams.
Job Description
About the role
CJI is seeking 2026 fall interns to support projects working in jurisdictions around the country on the development and implementation of policy and practice changes in adult and youth justice systems. The ideal candidate for this position is a self-starter that has an interest in data-driven policy development and nonpartisan technical assistance. Candidates must be able to work independently and possess strong communication skills.
What you'll do
Duties / Responsibilities:
- Assist with documenting group processes, including strategic planning sessions, consensus building processes, and focus groups.
- Contribute to the development of presentations to varied audiences, including line staff, mid-managers, executives, and policymakers.
- Assist in producing policy reports, including narratives and graphics. Perform literature reviews using all available research methods and summarize findings.
- Research and summarize policies related to court process, corrections and community supervision, and present findings internally during team meetings.
- Copy-editing and fact-checking deliverables prior to publication.
- Support efforts to evaluate policies and practices related to people involved in (and transitioning out of) the adult and youth justice systems, including preparing for stakeholder interviews, conducting desk research on specific topics, and compiling and summarizing other public sources.
- Provide general administrative support to projects, including taking meeting notes; document and materials preparation; information tracking; and other duties as assigned by the project lead.
Qualifications
Knowledge / Skills / Experience Required:
- Ability to synthesize and summarize large amounts of information in a clear and concise manner.
- Ability to identify the appropriate sources to evaluate justice system policies.
- Possess high standards regarding work quality.
- Ability to interact with a variety of people, both in-person and virtually, in a professional and collaborative manner.
- Ability to coordinate and respond to multiple priorities with tight deadlines.
- Ability to work collaboratively with a team.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Products: Word, Excel, and Power Point, Access, Publisher.
- Preference will be given to candidates with work experience, coursework, or internships in criminal and/or juvenile justice, law, policy, administration, and research.
Community Resources for Justice (CRJ) is a place where you can make a difference. Our employees help hundreds of people every day. We care for individuals with intellectual disabilities in a group home setting, assist ex-offenders in their transition back into society, and partner with law makers nationally to initiate criminal justice reform. For over 130 years, CRJ has maintained a reputation for excellence and our employees are considered to be some of the most caring and gifted professionals in the industry. You can be a part of our creative and compassionate team and make a lasting impact in the health and safety of our community.
CRJ cares about the growth and development of its employees. We encourage and provide education and training to make you a more skilled and successful professional. We recognize our employee’s accomplishments and invest in you by offering room for growth. Our “Emerging Leaders Program,” for example, is designed to nurture and promote leaders from within our organization.
CRJ creates a positive work environment. We hire good people that want to make a difference in the communities we serve, and our culture is a reflection of the people we hire: compassionate, diverse, and open-minded. We help our communities become healthier and stronger, and this is testament to the strength and perseverance of the CRJ community.
CRJ offers a robust benefits package. We take care our employees and provide them with a wide array of benefits, including:
- Health and dental coverage
- Vision plan
- Flexible spending account (FSA)
- Paid vacation and sick time
- Seven paid holidays, plus four floating holidays for eligible staff
- Life and disability insurance
- 401K with company match
- Tuition assistance
- Employee referral bonus
Check out our open positions at:
https://careers-crj.icims.com/jobs/
Company size
501-1,000 employees
Industry
Individual and Family Services
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Boston, MA
Community Resources for Justice (CRJ) is a place where you can make a difference. Our employees help hundreds of people every day. We care for individuals with intellectual disabilities in a group home setting, assist ex-offenders in their transition back into society, and partner with law makers nationally to initiate criminal justice reform. For over 130 years, CRJ has maintained a reputation for excellence and our employees are considered to be some of the most caring and gifted professionals in the industry. You can be a part of our creative and compassionate team and make a lasting impact in the health and safety of our community.
CRJ cares about the growth and development of its employees. We encourage and provide education and training to make you a more skilled and successful professional. We recognize our employee’s accomplishments and invest in you by offering room for growth. Our “Emerging Leaders Program,” for example, is designed to nurture and promote leaders from within our organization.
CRJ creates a positive work environment. We hire good people that want to make a difference in the communities we serve, and our culture is a reflection of the people we hire: compassionate, diverse, and open-minded. We help our communities become healthier and stronger, and this is testament to the strength and perseverance of the CRJ community.
CRJ offers a robust benefits package. We take care our employees and provide them with a wide array of benefits, including:
- Health and dental coverage
- Vision plan
- Flexible spending account (FSA)
- Paid vacation and sick time
- Seven paid holidays, plus four floating holidays for eligible staff
- Life and disability insurance
- 401K with company match
- Tuition assistance
- Employee referral bonus
Check out our open positions at:
https://careers-crj.icims.com/jobs/
Company size
501-1,000 employees
Industry
Individual and Family Services
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Boston, MA
