Position Details:
Through the building of economic mobility and stability for formerly incarcerated people, our project provides outreach, awareness, and visibility to the most marginalized and vulnerable populations in our nation. Systematically oppressed and denied opportunities for independence and generational wealth, formerly incarcerated people struggle to break free of the justice system often with little success. WITNESS’ initiative The MAP Project embraces cultural inclusivity and the advancement of FIP-led services and businesses through promotion, advocacy, and storytelling.
Responsibilities and Expected Outcomes:
- Working with WITNESS staff to find formerly incarcerated (FIP)-led services and businesses all over the country. We have a special focus on FIP Indigenous business owners
- Researching potential services and businesses through google, newspaper articles and websites
- Adding at least 24 listings each week
Qualifications, Credentials, and Technical Skills Required:
- Dedicated to a detail-oriented project
- May be involved in high-level client contact and exposure to sensitive information, and must use considerable tact, diplomacy, and judgment
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), Adobe Acrobat
- Outstanding organizational and time management skills that reflect the ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks seamlessly with excellent attention to detail
This internship will run from the summer, through the fall, with an option to extend into the spring semester. Because this is an unpaid internship, Witness to Mass Incarceration is happy to provide recommendations or references for all interns. In terms of internship credit, some educational institutions require prior approval before the start of an internship. It is the responsibility of the student to check with their institution to be sure they meet any requirements before they accept a position.
About Witness: Mission and Vision
With our work on economic development, as well as our commitment to elevating the voices of formerly incarcerated people of color, Indigenous Peoples and members of LGBTQIA2S community, we ensure that all of our organization’s energy is directed toward helping vulnerable people with diverse backgrounds and identities. We operate with the vision that all individuals deserve equal dignity and opportunity, regardless of race, sexual identity, criminal status, or economic circumstance. WITNESS works toward creating a society where all incarcerated and formerly incarcerated individuals are safe, accepted, and are guaranteed the preservation of their humanity.
