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Summer Remote (Virtual) Social Justice Information Technology (IT) Intern

About the Internship 

The Jacksonville Urban League is a nonprofit, special-service and advocacy organization that works to fulfill its mission of empowering communities and changing lives. Founded in 1947 as an affiliate of the National Urban League, the League has focused on a holistic approach to its goal of providing individuals and families the tools that can empower them toward a productive and successful life. Since its founding, more than six decades ago, the League has remained steadfast to service – including early education, housing education and repairs, increasing employment opportunities, creating economic and social justice initiatives, and bolstering economic development in disadvantaged neighborhoods.
 
JUL's Center for Advocacy and Social Justice is seeking a Social Justice Information Technology (IT) Intern (for-credit position) to assist the CASJ Director and Social Justice Advocacy Coordinator in establishing a technological base for the Center for Advocacy and Social Justice’s data. 
 
Some of the Responsibilities of the Social Justice Information Technology (IT) Intern will include:
  • Assist the Director of the CASJ in the center’s plans for installing a new client tracking system.
  • Assist the CASJ in deciding amongst different software systems which will be best for tracking client information.
  • Assist in creating a request for proposal (RFP) for a software system.
  • Provide IT support where needed.
 
The ideal candidate will:
  • Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or Management Information Systems major or graduate degree program.
  • Have extensive knowledge of computer technology and computer programming.
  • Be passionate about social justice issues, ranging from criminal justice reform, health justice, environmental justice, educational justice, and the expansion of voting rights, among other issues. 
  • Be able to adapt to the challenges of COVID-19 and use Zoom software for meetings.
  • Be able to work independently. They will be a self-starter who takes initiative on projects.
 
 The CASJ Internship Program operates year-round but is generally organized by semesters. You will be given the valuable experience of working on information technology and computer management within an organization focused on social justice.
 
○      Credit-based positions: prospective interns are encouraged to contact their undergraduate school/graduate school for potential academic credit. The CASJ has its own Field Placement Manual comparable to that of many law schools that ensures adequate mentoring, supervision, and assessment. For for-credit placements, the model allows for source faculty oversight if desired by the source law/undergraduate/graduate school. The CASJ is led by a former law professor who is available as a faculty substitute.
  • If summer internship funding is available through your school for unpaid and low-paid internships, we are more than happy to work with you, your school, or any outside funding sources to complete any required paperwork/application materials for funding.
 

About Jacksonville Urban League

Empowering Communities, Changing Lives.
The Jacksonville Urban League is a nonprofit, special-service and advocacy organization that works to fulfill its mission of empowering communities and changing lives.
Founded in 1947 as an affiliate of the National Urban League, the League has focused on a holistic approach to its goal of providing individuals and families the tools that can empower them toward a productive and successful life.  Since its founding, more than six decades ago, the League has remained steadfast to service – including early education, housing education and repairs, increasing employment opportunities, creating economic and social justice initiatives, and bolstering economic development in disadvantaged neighborhoods.
The League envisions Jacksonville where all people are valued members of the community, live in neighborhoods that are vibrant and thriving, and can support themselves and their families through the numerous opportunities in this region.

Through various strategies and community partnerships, the League continues delivering its services at our office on Union and Davis Streets and directly in the neighborhoods.  With new challenges facing our constituents the League is stepping up its efforts to meet the needs of those fighting poverty, unemployment, and inequality in Jacksonville. We are particularly interested in recruiting talent that wants to use business and communication skills improve our services, foster community engagement systems and advocate for social justice.