Posted on August 21, 2012

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Internship, Fall 2012, Human Resources

INTERN (FALL)

Human Resources Department

New York, NY

The Vera Institute of Justice, founded in 1961, is a private, nonprofit organization that combines expertise in research, demonstration projects, and technical assistance to help leaders in government and civil society improve the systems people rely on for justice and safety. The Institute’s three-person Human Resources Department serves approximately 175 employees, located primarily in offices in New York City, Washington, D.C., and New Orleans. The department seeks an intern for the fall semester of 2012.

Responsibilities:

The intern will be involved with projects regarding recruitment, diversity and increasing employee engagement. The intern may be called upon to research new programs, assist in crafting new initiatives and maintaining the everyday flow of information regarding current programs. The ideal intern will receive academic credit for the semester.

Qualifications:

Undergraduate students are encouraged to apply: Preference will be given to candidates with strong organizational skills, maturity, attention to detail, and competency in Microsoft Office Suit, particularly Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint.

Compensation:

The internship is unpaid, however, applicants are encouraged to seek academic credit through their university or college, and Vera will gladly assist the student in working with the university or college to make arrangements and meet requirements.

Schedule:

The Internship has flexibility in scheduling, however, Vera anticipates an intern’s availability to be at least 14 hours per week. Preference is for an intern who is available 1 to 2 days a week, with hours arranged around class schedules or other requirements of the intern’s credit-bearing academic programs. Depending on the needs of Vera and the desires of the intern, the internship may be extended through the Spring of 2013 (an academic year).

To Apply: Please submit a resume, and cover letter. Online submission is preferred.

http://vera.theresumator.com/apply/H6gmTx/Internship-Fall-2012.html?sourceFDNT

However, if necessary, materials may be mailed or faxed to:

Vera Institute of Justice

233 Broadway, 12th Flr.

New York, NY 10279

Fax: (212) 941-9407

Please use only one method of submission (online, mail or fax).

No phone calls, please. Only applicants selected for interviews will be contacted.

The Vera Institute of Justice values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.

For more information about Vera, please visit our website, www.vera.org.