Internship (Oxnard, CA)
Organization: Founded in 2005 by Harry Belafonte and led since 2010 by President and CEO Carmen Perez-Jordan, the mission of The Gathering for Justice is to end child incarceration and eliminate the racial inequities that permeate the justice system. The Gathering for Justice has two state-based task forces, Justice League NYC (established in 2013) and Justice League California (established in 2017), both of which bring together juvenile and criminal justice experts, cultural leaders, advocates, artists and individuals who’ve experienced or been impacted by incarceration directly. We believe in an intergenerational organizing model which draws from diverse communities to utilize our combined power to build the agenda for sustained Black and Brown liberation and healing. In the footsteps of our legendary founder’s activism, The Gathering for Justice and its Justice League state task forces utilize Kingian nonviolence as a social application for systemic change and civic engagement.
Since 2013, The Gathering has stepped up our work building justice initiatives and supporting movements on multiple fronts. We’ve led policy initiatives for police accountability, organized as a diverse ‘family coalition’ to build the agenda for sustained Black and Brown liberation, catalyzed policies to stop the school to prison pipeline, end racial profiling, and stop the militarization of police, and shifted narratives about youth and people who are formerly incarcerated. Since organizing and providing the foundation for the 2017 Women’s March, the largest single-day of protest in history at the time, we’ve expanded our work throughout the country, and built the foundation for long-term justice reform in California, New York, and across the country.
Description: Are you passionate about social justice and community empowerment? Do you want to gain hands-on experience working with a leading organization? Make your voice heard: Internship opportunity with The Gathering for Justice in Oxnard, CA!
The Gathering for Justice is seeking dedicated interns to join our team in Oxnard, CA.
This is a fantastic opportunity for:
+ Individuals interest in Criminal Justice
+ College students seeking internship experience.
+ Individuals interested in pursuing a career in social justice or community organizing.
+ Anyone passionate about making a positive impact in their community.
In this role, you will:
+ Assist with organizing and implementing community events and workshops.
+ Submit catering orders and keep track of payment invoices.
+ Provide photography and videography support at community events and workshops.
+ Support outreach and engagement initiatives.
+ Data collection, entry and records management.
+ Contribute to research and advocacy efforts on critical social justice issues.
+ Gain valuable experience in the non-profit sector.
+ Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Must be available for in-person and virtual community events and workshops.
Works well with groups and independently with little management supervision.
Represent the GFJ by being responsible, helpful, and detail oriented.
Strong organizational skills, self accountability and follow through.
Can manage administrative task such as timekeeping, expense reports, and document management
Salary Range: College Credit or Monthly Stipend
Job Type: Internship
Location: Oxnard, CA
Application procedure: To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter to Field Organizer, Michaela Perez, Michaela@gatheringforjustice.org
Please include in your cover letter the following:
Why you are applying for an Internship at the Gathering for Justice
What experiences make you a good fit?
Don't miss this chance to be part of the movement for change!
The Gathering for Justice is an equal opportunity employer, committed to inclusive hiring and dedicated to diversity in our work and staff. We do not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, uniform service member status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. Women, people of color, including bilingual and bicultural individuals, LGBTQIA2A+ persons, formerly incarcerated people, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.