Mission

Lone Star Justice Alliance (LSJA) is a nonprofit legal organization that improves the lives of youth and emerging adults in the justice system.

Vision Internship Opportunities

We envision a justice system that uses developmentally-appropriate responses to behavior and treats youth and emerging adults with equity and dignity to promote resilience, conserve costs, and increase public safety.

Internship Opportunities

Communications & Marketing Intern
Austin/Dallas/Remote
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LSJA is seeking a dynamic, self-starter to assist in marketing and communications efforts (approximately 10-15 hours/week). This internship is an excellent opportunity to experience various aspects of marketing while working in a casual work environment. The communications intern will work with staff and volunteers on digital, promotional, and event media. The intern will help develop communication initiatives, website, and social media content, and assist in the creation of LSJA materials. This is an unpaid position with the potential of future employment.

Duties:​

• Assist with development of creative concepts and marketing strategies for promoting LSJA’s program areas;
• Assist in planning, writing, and managing electronic newsletters, websites, and social media;
• Help create and implement an annual communications calendar;
• Foster relationships with local media and help draft press releases and event marketing;
• Manage photo and video content;
• Collaborate with staff on new ideas, directions, and tools for marketing and communications;
• Other duties as needed.

Qualifications:

• Firm grasp of social media tools and platforms including Facebook, Instagram, Hootsuite, Weebly, etc;
• Excellent writing skills;
• Experience in website design, construction, and management;
• Proactive in monitoring social media accounts and engaging in outreach;
• Self-starter, good time management, creative with ability to communicate in a professional manner;
• Ability to work well independently as well as within a team;
• Commitment to the continuous improvement of service quality and the organization’s mission.

Non-essential but highly desirable:

• Knowledge of HTML, website content management and graphic design.

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Emerging Adult Justice Intern 
Austin/Dallas/Remote
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The Emerging Adult Justice intern will be part-time in the LSJA office (approximately 10-15 hours/week). Current students are encouraged to apply. Fellow’s responsibilities may include researching different justice-related policies or proposed policies that impact LSJA’s current or future projects, including the launch of an innovative alternative to incarceration program for emerging adults. Fellows will also have the opportunity to attend local briefings and hearings. This is an unpaid position with the potential of future employment.

Duties:

• Local, state, and federal research into justice-related policies;
• Qualitative and quantitative data collection, entry, and analysis;
• Additional duties include: preparing literature reviews, drafting blog entries for LSJA’s website, and assisting with specific research requests;
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated interest in criminal and juvenile justice issues;
• Strong organization and communication skills;
• Ability to handle a dynamic and demanding startup nonprofit workload;
• Excellent writing skills;
• Commitment to the continuous improvement of service quality and the organization’s mission.

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Research and Policy Intern
Austin/Dallas/Remote
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The Research and Policy Intern will intern part-time in the LSJA office (approximately 10-15 hours/week). Intern responsibilities may include researching different justice-related policies (local, state, federal) or proposed policies (reform bills) that could impact LSJA’s current or future projects, and assisting with various research-related tasks. These tasks may include quantitative and/or qualitative data collection, data entry, and/or analysis, preparing literature reviews, drafting blog entries for LSJA’s website, and assisting with specific state-level policy requests. Interns will also have the opportunity to attend local and state briefings and hearings. This is an unpaid position with the potential of future employment.

Qualifications:

• Excellent analytical and research skills;
• Understanding of criminal and juvenile justice policy;
• Experience with large data set analysis, entry, and collection;
• Understanding of quantitative methodologies;​
• Commitment to the continuous improvement of service quality and the organization’s mission.

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Survivors’ Project Intern
Austin/Dallas/Remote
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LSJA seeks interns to work on an emerging project to seek clemency for victims of sex trafficking and intimate partner violence (approximately 10-15 hours/week). This project will capitalize on a new clemency application established by Governor Abbott as a result of LSJA’s advocacy. The project entails identifying potential applicants and pro bono partners to submit a high volume of meritorious applications, as well as follow-up data collection and reporting to raise awareness about underlying issues. Interns will assist in all aspects of the project, from correspondence and review of records for potential applicants, to communication with pro bono organizations and practitioners, to preparation and review of application materials, to data collection/review and drafting of report sections. This is an exciting and rare opportunity to be part of a new initiative that stands to bring hope and redemption to a large number of people. Current law students may apply. The position is unpaid, but future employment is a possibility. This is an unpaid position with the potential of future employment.

Duties:

• Drafting and review of correspondence materials;
• Record collection and review;
• Participation in strategic conferences with partners;
• Communication with coalition and pro bono partners;
• Data collection/review;
• Possible report drafting;
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated commitment to public interest work;
• Background in issues pertaining to sex trafficking, domestic violence, or other forms of trauma a plus;
• Strong interpersonal skills;
• Strong organizational and communication skills;
• Ability to coordinate multiple aspects of a complex project involving many and varied personnel;
• Ability to review and compile data/familiarity with statistical analysis;​
• Commitment to the continuous improvement of service quality and the organization’s mission.

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Public Policy Intern
Austin/Dallas/Remote

LSJA is currently accepting applications for a remote legislative internship program during the upcoming 88th Texas Legislative Session. The LSJA Internship Program offers an unparalleled opportunity for college students, graduate students, and recent graduates to learn more about public affairs, governmental affairs, and non-profit communications campaigns through day-to-day responsibilities and experiences not found in other programs. Our intern program plays a critical role in both client work and internal projects, often involving research and writing components. Candidates must have a strong work ethic, an interest in Texas politics, and a willingness to accept responsibility and contribute immediately to LSJA’s mission, values, and goals. Applicants should be motivated, fast learners with demonstrated writing, research, and organizational skills. A keen interest in government, politics, or corporate strategy is preferred. Potential candidates must also have Internet access, familiarity with web conferencing platforms, and the ability to work remotely for a minimum of 15 hours a week for the duration of the 88th Texas Legislative session.

Duties:

• conducting policy research
• monitoring legislative committee hearings
• assisting with client meetings and communications
• performing various administrative tasks and other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated commitment to public interest work;
• Strong interpersonal skills;
• Strong organizational and communication skills

To Apply

Please submit your application, resume, and cover letter expressing your interest in the position to cbeckerley@lsja.org with the position title and city in the subject line by 12/15/2021.

​ex: (Spring 2022 Emerging Adult Justice Intern / Austin).

To access the application, please visit the Internships page of our website.