Development & Communications Internship

Job Description

Development & Communications Internship | New York City Criminal Justice Agency (CJA)

The Tone:
This is an internship at the New York City Criminal Justice Agency (CJA), located in New York, NY. CJA is a not-for-profit service and research organization that operates as the city’s main pretrial services agency, providing services to over 100,000 people arrested annually and leveraging data to inform criminal justice policy reform. This role is crucial in developing essential infrastructure and materials to articulate CJA’s mission and expand its network of funders and partners. It offers a hands-on opportunity to contribute to external affairs and fundraising efforts.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Seasonal
• Location: New York, NY (On-site)
• Pay: $18 hourly
• Team: Collaborates closely with the Department of Policy & Program Strategy and Communications.
• Mission: Develop infrastructure and materials to articulate CJA’s mission and expand its network of funders and partners.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

What You’ll Actually Do
• Prospect Research & Strategy: Conduct research on potential funders and partners, maintaining a detailed database to inform CJA’s development strategy.
• Content Creation & Grants: Draft diverse communications materials, including website copy, social media content, and grant-related documents.
• Stakeholder & Event Support: Prepare briefing materials and talking points for leadership meetings with stakeholders, and assist with event planning and follow-up.
• Administrative Coordination: Offer essential administrative support, including meeting coordination, note-taking, and agenda distribution.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Recently graduated or currently enrolled in a Graduate program, demonstrating interest in criminal justice reform, fundraising, data policy, or nonprofit services.
• Experience: Proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and comfort synthesizing information from multiple sources.
• Skills: Strong writing and editing abilities adaptable for diverse audiences, coupled with effective research and organizational capabilities.
• Bonus: Graphic design and social media experience.