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About the team: Vera's work in New Orleans began in 2006, when the City Council invited us to assess the criminal justice system and propose reforms as part of post-Katrina recovery efforts. Since then, we have become a nexus for advancing evidence-based reform and have demonstrated that change is not only possible but within reach. In partnership with people leading and working in the local justice system, city leaders, and community organizations, we are working to end unnecessary detention and develop innovative, collaborative projects that improve the delivery of justice in New Orleans and throughout Louisiana.    About the role: Vera Louisiana is seeking a part-time (10-20 hours/week) fall Research Intern to provide a wide range of support for our ongoing projects, including jail population reduction, increasing investment in thriving communities, and addressing Louisiana’s carceral impact in multiple parishes and at the state legislature. The Research Intern will be supervised primarily by the Senior Research Associate and will complete a variety of projects with other staff. This internship will provide an opportunity to gain knowledge and experience in applied social justice research, using research to advance advocacy goals, and criminal legal systems in New Orleans and other parts of Louisiana.     What qualifications are we looking for? 1. Research and analysis  Support ongoing mixed methods research projects   Review, organize, and analyze publicly available datasets Observe and take notes during interviews and focus groups Build skills in applied research, written communication, and systemic analysis   2. Partnership support    Attend and take notes at coalition and partner organization meetings Build verbal and interpersonal communication skills Gain awareness about network of criminal legal system advocacy organizations and how data can support advocacy goals   3. Advocacy   Prepare data to inform public policy advocacy   Build persuasive advocacy and communications skills Gain knowledge about successful advocacy arguments and responses at a quick pace   4. Administrative    Provide support for planned events and other related responsibilities that may arise   Assist with scheduling meetings with internal and external partners Gain experience in routine, professional responsibilities   Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities you'll bring:   Required :   Currently enrolled in graduate school in a public health or social science program (epidemiology, sociology, political science, etc.)   Interest in applied social justice research, particularly to advance policy reform and advocacy Ability to show initiative, ask questions, and adapt to changing priorities Attention to detail and strong organizational skills Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills A demonstrated ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds   Familiarity with collecting and/or analyzing qualitative data to identify themes Familiarity with analyzing quantitative datasets to produce descriptive statistics   Preferred :   Demonstrated connection to Louisiana, New Orleans, or the Deep South   Willingness to travel to Baton Rouge on occasion    Technical knowledge helpful for this role: Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software   Quantitative analysis software ( ie : SQL, SPSS, SAS, Stata, etc ) Qualitative analysis software ( ie : NVIVO, Atlas.ti , Dedoose , etc )   Location: Please note this role will report to our New Orleans, Louisiana office. Vera employees adhere to a hybrid schedule and are in-office on an alternating schedule that generally am