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CCJS study abroad info sessions
Join us for one of the Informational Sessions to learn more about the program:
For more information and application instructions, please check out the Education Abroad page. All applications are due by March 15, 2022.
Policy and Legal Research Intern - Unpaid
Brief Position Description
The Policy and Legal Research Intern will assist with the execution of projects to develop resources and information to support CJJ’s federal policy agenda and juvenile justice reform efforts. CJJ has specific goals to advance leadership development and youth involvement, as well as current and growing projects in the following areas, among others: eliminating racial/ethnic disparities, improving outcomes and preventing detention of youth at risk of court involvement, and promoting detention reform and alternatives to detention for youth charged with delinquency.
Candidates are expected to be fast-learners who are flexible and team-oriented, have strong interpersonal skills, and have proficient-to-advanced skills with MS Office suite. Experience with data analysis and familiarity with juvenile justice issues are preferred. The policy analyst/legal researcher will be primarily responsible for researching and producing digests of federal and state juvenile justice statutes and regulations and may be required to write short products and content on specific juvenile justice related topics.
Major Areas of Responsibility
Like many national nonprofit organizations, CJJ operates in a dynamic environment. Therefore, growth opportunities and responsibilities for this position may evolve in response to new strategic priorities and funding opportunities. CJJ values diversity in all aspects of its operations and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
To Apply
Please send a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and a minimum of three references to evans@juvjustice.org. No phone calls, please. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.
Communications Intern - Unpaid
Brief Position Description
The Communications Intern will assist with the execution of projects to develop and manage the overall provision of email, web-based, and social media communications with CJJ members and other key audiences. S/He will assist with the monthly newsletter, Facebook and Twitter posts and responses, the CJJ blog, and other forms of member communications. Other duties include data management and administrative/logistical support.
Candidates are expected to be fast-learners who are flexible and team-oriented, have strong interpersonal skills, and have proficient-to-advanced skills with MS Office suite. Experience with basic HTML, data analysis, and familiarity with juvenile justice issues are preferred. The Communications Intern may be expected to write short products and content on specific juvenile justice related topics.
Major Areas of Responsibility
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Like many national nonprofit organizations, CJJ operates in a dynamic environment. Therefore, growth opportunities and responsibilities for this position may evolve in response to new strategic priorities and funding opportunities. CJJ values diversity in all aspects of its operations and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
To Apply
Please send a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and a minimum of three references to evans@juvjustice.org. No phone calls, please. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.
Friends Committee on National Legislation: Info Session & Jobs/Internships
Wednesday, February 2 • 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Join Larissa Gil Sanhueza, Young Adult Program Manager, to learn about the job & internship opportunities available in advocacy, lobbying, and social justice at Friends Committee on National Legislation (FCNL). FCNL is a national nonprofit, nonpartisan Quaker organization working collectively to advance peace, justice, and environmental stewardship. Check out their open positions before attending:
FCNL works on a variety of issues, including
Explore their full-time positions and summer internship!
Coalition for Juvenile Justice Internships
Omicron Delta Kappa National Leadership Honor Society applications are now available. Eligible junior, senior, and graduate students should visit www.odk.umd.edu to begin the application process. Membership applications must be received electronically no later than 4:00 p.m., Friday, February 11, 2022. View more information HERE.
Katherine Shields, CCJS '99 | Special Agent, NCIS
Special Agent Shields is currently a Division Chief in the Criminal Investigations
Directorate. In this capacity she coordinates the agency’s Systematic Planning,
Accountability, and Resourcing through Collaboration (SPARC) initiative, a data-driven decision making methodology designed to create agency-wide ownership over the quality of NCIS investigations and operations. She is responsible for program planning and direction, cross-disciplinary collaboration, data gathering and analysis, communications and presentation, and after action reporting in direct support of the NCIS Executive leadership team and all NCIS Field Offices.
Our alumni want to hear from our students! This looks to be an engaging session, and we encourage students to ask questions throughout. Students usually ask questions about their background, classes that were helpful, application tips, etc. Check out these sample questions and bring some to the chat! Read more about the BSOS Chat series.
Questions? Please contact Gabe Pickett at gpickett@umd.edu
