Policy & Operations Intern (Spring 2025) in District Of Columbia

About the Intern Program

As an intern, you will gain experience in supporting the day-to-day operations of a nonpartisan think tank and invitational membership organization. Interns will play a key supporting role in in fulfilling the Council’s goal of serving as a catalyst for criminal justice policy based on facts, evidence, and fundamental principles of justice.

Spring internships will run for 15 weeks, from mid-January to late April, and you will be expected to work up to 20 hours per week. We can work with candidates to schedule around their academic calendars.

Responsibilities:

• Assist policy specialists with Task Force meeting management and coordination, including agenda development, scheduling, and preparation of meeting materials; review meeting transcripts;
• Bolster member engagement, including developing systems for tracking engagement and identifying new ways to engage...