Summer 2026 Intern, People, Place and Culture

About the team :

The People Place and Culture (PPC) team at Vera oversees all employee-related operations including employee engagement talent acquisition learning & development and in Veras mission to advance justice and end mass incarcerationthe PPC teamapproaches this workthroughandequity-centered lensrecognizing thathow we support our people directly shapes our ability to drive systemic change. The PPC teamis focused on deliveringa memorable positive and seamless employee experience at Vera Institute of Justicethat supports staff in doing impactful mission-driven work.

Reporting to the Associate Director Talent Development the PPC Intern will have the opportunity to support learn and partner with all disciplines of the team to execute daily administrative functions and project work whilecontributing toimprovements and efficiencies in day-to-day operationsthat helpthe PPCteamdeliver operational excellence in an equitable and inclusive internship isa great opportunityfor anyone looking to gain hands-on experience in people operations and talent development within a mission-driven organization while learning how equity-centered people practices support staff strengthen organizational culture and advance social justice work.

The intern will gain a broad hands-on introduction to core People Place and Culture (PPC) functions with a focus on equity-centered HR practices. By the end of the internship the intern will be able to :

• Understand the full HR lifecycle byobservingand supporting work in talent acquisition learning and development employee wellness and engagement.
• Strengthen skills in process improvement and documentation including how HR teams streamline templates create resources andmaintainclearequitablesystems.
• Build competence in internal communication learning how HR information is communicated across an organization to promote clarity and accessibility.
• Develop project management and organizational skills through ownership of a small but meaningful initiative defined collaboratively based on summer priorities.
• Apply an equity lens to HR work learning how inclusive hiring onboarding and employee support practices are designed and implemented in a mission-driven nonprofit.

About the role :

1. Talent Acquisition & Onboarding

2. Learning & Development

3. HR Administration

4. Employee Engagement & Wellness

What qualifications are we looking for

Preferred :

Knowledge Skills & Abilities youll bring :

Location :

Please note this role will report to our Industry City Brooklyn office. Vera employees adhere to a hybrid schedule and are in-office on an alternating schedule that generally amounts to 10 days per month.

Compensation and Benefits :

The compensation range for this position is $17.00 - $25.00. Actual salaries will vary depending on factors including but not limited to experience and performance. The salary range listed is just one component of Vera Institutes total compensation package for employees. As an employer of choice in our field supporting Vera staff - both personally and professionally - is a priority. To do this we invest in the well-being of our staff through other rewards including merit pay generous paid time off a comprehensive health insurance plan student loan repayment benefits professional development training opportunities and up to $2000 annual for education costs and fees relevant to Vera work employer-funded retirement plan and flexible time. To learn more about Veras benefits offerings click here .

Application Process :

To receive further consideration for this career opportunity applicants are asked preliminary questions about logistics their interest and qualifications. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional details about their experience via a phone screen / form in advance of an invitation for a virtual or in-person interview with the team. Some searches may explore scenarios during the interview process and / or an assessment prior to reference checks and a hiring decision.

Applications may also be faxed to :

ATTN : People Place and Culture / Summer 2026 - Intern People Place and Culture

Vera Institute of Justice

34 35th St Suite 4-2A Brooklyn NY 11232

Fax :

Please use only one method (online mail or fax) of submission.

No phone calls please. Only applicants selected for interviews will be contacted.

Vera is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without unlawful discrimination based on race color creed national origin sex age disability marital status sexual orientation military status prior record of arrest or conviction citizenship status current employment status or caregiver status.

Vera works to advance justice particularly racial justice in an increasingly multicultural country and globally connected world. We value diverse experiences includingwith regard toeducational background and justice system contact and depend on a diverse staff to carry out our mission.

For more information about Vera please visit .

Required Experience :

Intern

Key Skills

Microsoft Office,Public Relations,Google Docs,Data Collection,MailChimp,Microsoft Word,Dermal Fillers,Microsoft Powerpoint,Research Experience,Microsoft Excel,Adobe Photoshop,Writing Skills

Employment Type : Intern

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 17 - 25