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(REMOTE) Volunteer Research Apprentice - Inland Empire Legal Literacy Project (IELLP)
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About IELLP: We are a nonprofit organization dedicated to empower the residents of San Bernardino and Riverside County by writing articles that analyze policy, criminal justice issues, and immigration rights, while equipping our people with the tools necessary to assert their rights, influence change, and protect themselves & their families.
As a Research Apprentice with the IELLP you will be joining a nonprofit organization full of like-minded individuals who want to help the community while fueling their passion justice and gaining practical skills in the process. You'll contribute to real-world investigative research and writing on policy, social, and legal issues that are affecting people in the Inland Empire. You will work closely with a team of researchers, writers, and community members to produce educational articles that breakdown these complex issues.
Time Commitment:
- 5-7 Hours a week.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct in-depth research on assigned topics (criminal justice, policy, immigration enforcement.)
- Summarize findings use a Cornell Notes-style format while citing sources and emphasizing relevance to articles.
- Collaborate with writers to ensure the information is interpreted correctly.
- Attend weekly team meetings and meet all deadlines
- Communicate any issues that may arise.
- Suggest sources and participate in brainstorming for new articles.
Ideal Candidate:
- Passion for advocating for people who can't advocate for themselves.
- Interest in pursuing nonprofit, legal, or advocacy work as a future career.
- Strong reading, writing, and analytical skills.
- Undergraduate or Graduate student.
- Background in Criminal Justice, Public Policy, Law, Sociology or related field.
What you'll gain:
- A network of students currently in or pursuing law school and other graduate degrees who care about your long-term growth.
- Experience working in a nonprofit media and advocacy environment.
- Fuel your passion to see if a future career in law or policy advocacy is something you'll enjoy.
- Opportunities for leadership growth within IELLP.
About IELLP: We are a nonprofit organization dedicated to empower the residents of San Bernardino and Riverside County by writing articles that analyze policy, criminal justice issues, and immigration rights, while equipping our people with the tools necessary to assert their rights, influence change, and protect themselves & their families.
As a Research Apprentice with the IELLP you will be joining a nonprofit organization full of like-minded individuals who want to help the community while fueling their passion justice and gaining practical skills in the process. You'll contribute to real-world investigative research and writing on policy, social, and legal issues that are affecting people in the Inland Empire. You will work closely with a team of researchers, writers, and community members to produce educational articles that breakdown these complex issues.
Time Commitment:
- 5-7 Hours a week.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct in-depth research…
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How to Apply
Please send your resume and transcripts to iellp.team@gmail.com.
Please send your resume and transcripts to iellp.team@gmail.com.
