Court Advocacy Administrative Intern
About Fortune: The Fortune Society, Inc. (Fortune) has evolved into one of the nation’s preeminent reentry and justice-informed service organizations, providing formerly-incarcerated people with the skills and wrap-around services needed to break the cycle of crime and incarceration and to build productive lives in their communities. Our Mission: The Fortune Society’s mission is to support successful reentry from incarceration and promote alternatives to incarceration, thus strengthening the fabric of our communities.
Opportunity Title: Court Advocacy Administrative Intern
Type: Intern, un-paid
Department/Reports To: Court Advocacy/ Court Advocate
Location: In-Person (Long Island City / Brooklyn / Manhattan)
Tentative Schedule: 15-20 hours per week commitment (sometime Mon-Fri 9am-5pm)
Duration: Fall (Sept 1-Dec 15); Spring (Feb 1-May 15); Summer (June 1-Aug 15)
Application Deadline: Ongoing until opportunity is filled.
Position Summary: The goal of the Administrative Intern is to provide administrative and programmatic support to the Court Advocacy department. The intern will share a small office with other staff.
Tasks / Primary Responsibilities
§ Track program referrals
§ Record intakes conducted by Court Advocates
§ Conduct eligibility assessments of housing referrals
§ Track active housing clients
§ Assist with SharePoint administration
§ Assist with other administrative and programmatic tasks
Learning Objectives:
▪ Learn data management skills and project coordination in the nonprofit sector
▪ Become an effective team player
▪ Develop communication skills
▪ Increase knowledge about and understanding of individuals impacted by the criminal justice system
Preferred Qualifications:
§ Previous experience in Excel and SharePoint preferred
§ Ability to take minimal direction and multitask
§ Strong writing, editing, fact checking, research, and verbal communications skills
§ Strong passion and desire to promote the mission and work of Fortune
§ Sensitivity toward the population served by The Fortune Society and the ability to assist them without bias is necessary.
Check with your school's Internship Coordinator BEFORE accepting the hiring offer to determine if this position satisfies the criteria for receiving academic credit.
Additional Requirements
§ Must be 18+ of age
§ Must have personal laptop/computer with reliable internet connection
§ Must show proof of completed COVID-19 vaccination (boosters not required to comply with EO47).