Public Justice Internship 2010-2011

2010-2011 application form
Dead-line: 5 p.m., March 10, 2010

Are you passionate about social justice issues? Are you looking for a chance to apply your university education to pressing issues and current questions? Each year, CPJ’s Public Justice Internship Program provides a recent graduate with the opportunity to explore the meaning of public justice and learn to frame current political issues in this context. Through writing articles, researching policies and engaging in dialogue with senior policy staff, the intern will become better equipped to challenge issues of injustice in Canada.

What are the benefits of the internship program?

Interns will:

• Be equipped to ask probing questions, to undertake public justice policy analysis, and to contribute to public justice in Canada
• experience directly the policy analysis and political decision-making world of Ottawa
• enjoy structured learning opportunities: meaning of public justice, Canadian government structure, public policy analysis, non-profit operations, navigating Parliament Hill
• gain understanding of the specific rewards and challenges of a non-profit organization
• gain experiences appropriate for a resume or CV, including at least one published article in CPJ’s newsletter and be a named author on a publicly available research paper; a reference letter for future work or school
• receive a stipend of $26,500

What responsibilities does the intern have?

Each year CPJ’s agenda will be slightly different and may have a different policy emphasis. However, in general the Public Justice Intern, working closely with senior policy staff at CPJ, can expect to be engaged in some of the following activities:

• Researching, writing, and editing of policy papers, briefs, blogs and articles
• Preparing research summaries related to policy analysis, including article or book summaries and book reviews
• Drafting policy memos, fact sheets, op eds and letters to the editor for senior staff
• Track legislation, monitor policy debates, web and media monitoring
• Take part in policy briefings and staff meetings
• Help organize events, consultations, and workshops
• Assist in communications, outreach and engagement with MPs, political staff, department officials, media, coalition partners, leaders in society, CPJ members and the Canadian public
• Phone and email engagement with CPJ supporters on campaigns, activities, and CPJ’s annual fundraising telethon
• General office duties as appropriate.

How can I apply?

Complete the public justice internship application and email it to jobs@cpj.ca by 5 p.m. on March 10, 2010.