Possible intern duties:
· Conduct research on issues related to capital punishment.
· Assist with developing educational and advocacy materials on death penalty issues.
· Monitor developments in capital punishment law and policy.
· Help to plan special events to raise awareness about the use of the death penalty.
· Review program web pages and assist in updates/changes as the need arises.
· Assist with administrative tasks such as database management.
· Miscellaneous tasks as they arise or as a specific interest develops.
Desired qualifications/experience/interests:
· Strong organizational and writing skills
· Research experience and the ability to analyze data
· Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
· Interest in human rights
· Fluency in English
Time commitment:
For fall and spring internship: 5+ hours per week for a total of 3-4 months
For academic year-long internship: 8-10+ hours per week for a total of 7-8 months
For J-term internship: 40 hours per week for a total of one month
For summer internship: 20-40 hours per week for a total of 8-10 weeks
For a fellowship or special project: varies
Minimum of 160 total hours required for most internship positions
For more information about the Death Penalty Project, click here.
Internship and Fellowship Application Form