Jobs
Interested in a career with RBIJ? See below for current job openings.
Legal Intern, Policy & Advocacy
Apply by Friday, January 9, 2025
Job Title: Legal Intern (unpaid)
Reports to: Senior Counsel, Policy & Advocacy
Eligibility: Must be in an enrolled academic program and be able to receive academic credit or a stipend through law school public interest funding
Start date: Summer 2026
Location: Hybrid, Washington, DC
About the Responsible Business Initiative for Justice
The Responsible Business Initiative for Justice (RBIJ) is an innovative and growing criminal justice reform organization.
RBIJ supports organizers, advocates, and campaigners in the criminal justice reform space by bringing the voices of businesses, financial sector actors, and trade representatives to the table. Our work is designed to champion fairness, equality, and effectiveness in systems of punishment; to end mass incarceration and the collateral consequences of a criminal record; and to stop extreme sentencing. We do this by combining a network of issue experts and community-based organizations with the social capital, influence, and internal capacity of businesses and their leaders. Our work falls into three broad categories:
Reform Justice Systems: We help businesses use their voice, platforms, and leverage to move critical criminal justice reform initiatives at both the state and federal level through both public and private advocacy. Since our founding, RBIJ has worked in 20 states across nearly a dozen policy reform areas, including Clean Slate, bail reform, expanding access to occupational licenses, ending Juvenile Life Without Parole (JLWOP) sentencing, death penalty abolition, and more.
Reframe Narratives: We build and entrench the narrative that fair and equal systems of justice are good for business. Our communications help engage businesses, promote awareness of us and our programs, drive narratives that employers and investors care about justice issues and justice-involved individuals, and provide invaluable support to campaign partners on the ground. RBIJ’s work has been featured in CNN, Forbes, Vice, The Financial Times, Bloomberg, The Guardian, The Independent, The Hill, and state publications across the country.
Restore Communities: We work with businesses to ensure systemic change is translated into real-life impact for justice-involved individuals. We believe that businesses are essential stakeholders in the implementation phase of criminal justice reform and that companies’ internal policies and practices must match their advocacy. We work with companies to address their supply chains, investments, and recruitment practices so they can be effective partners in rebuilding and restoring communities that inequitable systems of justice have disproportionately impacted.
About the Role
RBIJ is seeking a law student intern to work alongside an international team in a hybrid work environment to support its engagement with the business community to advance the activities described above. The ideal candidates are dynamic and entrepreneurial, seeking to develop their interest, training, and experience in criminal justice reform or corporate social responsibility through policy and advocacy efforts.
Responsibilities
Under the supervision of the Senior Counsel, the Policy & Advocacy Legal Intern will:
Perform legal and policy research and analysis on issues related to criminal justice, workforce, and other areas.
Develop initial drafts of memoranda on legal and policy issues to help guide engagement at the state and federal level.
Monitor state and federal legislation on priority criminal justice reform issue areas in identified priority states and/or on issues across the country.
Conduct research and prepare internal memoranda about the general political, economic, and criminal justice reform landscape in identified states, notably those that are new to RBIJ.
Help track and prepare internal memoranda on executive orders that impact the business community and/or the U.S. criminal justice reform landscape.
As needed, assist in the development of amicus briefs on relevant issues.
As needed, help identify and conduct research on criminal justice reform issues that are new to RBIJ.
Support the day-to-day operations of their team to track progress across a variety of deliverables.
On occasion and under the direction of the relevant team, assist in organizing in-person and virtual convenings (such as conferences, roundtables, and webinars).
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications and Requirements
Must be able to satisfy school credit during the internship or receive a public interest stipend.
Currently enrolled in an accredited law school. RBIJ will verify enrollment prior to start date.
Demonstrated interest in criminal justice reform or increasing economic inclusion.
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work well in a team.
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage competing deadlines and quick-turnaround deliverables.
Entrepreneurial spirit and the ability to think creatively, be a self-starter.
Ability to work on a distributed team in a remote environment.
Commitment to RBIJ’s mission and goals (available on our website here) is essential.
How to apply
To apply please submit (1) a one-page cover letter detailing your interest in RBIJ, its work, and the position, and (2) your resume (combined into one pdf) to: applications@rbij.org no later than Friday, January 9, 2025.
Candidates who perform well in preliminary interviews may be asked to submit a writing sample and/or respond to a prompt to assess their critical thinking and communications abilities.
Compensation, benefits, and location
RBIJ is seeking an intern who will gain school credit or receive a law school public interest stipend for this role. RBIJ will work with the candidate and school/program to make appropriate arrangements and meet established requirements.
Applicants must be based in Washington, DC, and will have the opportunity to work alongside other members of the team. Applicants must be actively enrolled in an accredited law school for the full duration of the internship (proof of enrollment required).
RBIJ is a fiscally sponsored project of NEO Philanthropy.
RBIJ and NEO Philanthropy are an equal opportunity employer and candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. We especially encourage justice-involved individuals and those with family members impacted by the justice system to apply.
We respect and value a positive work-life balance and we strive to offer opportunities for growth and self-fulfillment while working with us.
Communications Intern
Apply by Friday, January 9, 2025
Job Title: Communications Intern (unpaid)
Reports to: Senior Manager, Communications
Eligibility: Must be in an enrolled academic program and be able to receive academic credit
Start date: Rolling start aligned with Spring 2026 Semester
Location: Hybrid - Washington, DC preferred (remote options available)
About the Responsible Business Initiative for Justice
Every human, regardless of their circumstances, is entitled to respect, equality, fairness, and dignity before the law. Yet systems of justice so often discriminate, over-criminalize, and trap the most vulnerable people in destructive cycles of punishment and poverty.
The Responsible Business Initiative for Justice (RBIJ) is an award-winning international nonprofit that works with companies to champion solutions that promote public safety, deliver justice, and strengthen communities. Founded in 2018, RBIJ works to advance change by:
Reforming Justice Systems: We help businesses use their leverage to move critical criminal justice reform initiatives in partnership with local leaders. RBIJ has supported legislative and executive reform efforts in half of the U.S. states and the U.K., across nearly a dozen policy areas including automated record sealing (Clean Slate), occupational licensing reform, driver’s license reform, and more.
Restoring Communities: We empower companies to create employment opportunities for justice-impacted job seekers and those vulnerable to system involvement through meaningful reforms in recruitment and hiring policy, ensuring systemic change is translated into real-life impact.
Reframing Narratives: We build and entrench the narrative that justice reform and inclusive hiring aren’t just social causes — they’re smart business strategies.
About the Role
RBIJ is seeking a student intern to work alongside an international team in a hybrid work environment to support its engagement with the business community to advance the activities described above. The ideal candidates are dynamic and entrepreneurial, seeking to develop their interest and experience in criminal justice reform or corporate social responsibility through policy and advocacy efforts, strategic communications, and/or inclusive hiring practices.
Responsibilities
The Communications intern will gain valuable experience through the following supervised duties:
Assist in drafting and producing video, graphics, and written content for RBIJ’s social media platforms.
Assist with developing written content related to RBIJ's criminal justice reform campaigns and inclusive hiring programs, including media pitches, blog posts, and marketing emails.
Assist in implementing RBIJ’s content calendar, ensuring it aligns strategically with campaign inflection points, program milestones, important events, key holidays, commemorations, and other significant dates.
Assist with tracking and analyzing RBIJ’s earned media and digital engagement.
Monitor for news and developments related to RBIJ’s campaigns and issue areas.
Support the creation and maintenance of targeted media lists for pitching, outreach, and relationship-building.
Support communications-related research projects to support RBIJ’s narrative change and storytelling efforts.
Assist with the day-to-day operations of the team, including tracking progress on various projects and deliverables.
Perform additional duties as assigned.
Qualifications and Requirements
Must be able to satisfy school credit during the internship.
Enrolled in an accredited college or university degree program (this internship will satisfy school credit). RBIJ will verify enrollment prior to start date.
Demonstrated interest in criminal justice reform and/or increasing economic inclusion.
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work well in a team.
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage competing deadlines and quick-turnaround deliverables.
Entrepreneurial spirit and the ability to think creatively, be a self-starter.
Ability to work on a distributed team in a remote environment.
Commitment to RBIJ’s mission and goals (available on our website here) is essential.
Experience with graphic design, video editing, and/or social media copywriting a strong plus.
How to apply
To apply please submit (1) a one-page cover letter detailing your interest in RBIJ, its work, and the position, and (2) your resume (combined into one pdf) to: applications@rbij.org no later than Friday, January 9, 2025.
Candidates who perform well in preliminary interviews may be asked to submit a writing, graphic design, and/or video editing sample.
Compensation, benefits, and location
RBIJ is seeking an intern who will gain school credits for this role. RBIJ will work with the candidate and school/program to make appropriate arrangements and meet established requirements. This is an unpaid internship, with no benefits, and with no promise of employment following the conclusion of the internship.
RBIJ is an international organization with a hybrid work environment. We are flexible with the location of the post-holder, although applicants based in New York, NY and Washington, DC will have the opportunity to work alongside other members of the team. Applicants must be actively enrolled in an accredited college or university degree program for the full duration of the internship (proof of enrollment required).
RBIJ is a fiscally sponsored project of NEO Philanthropy.
RBIJ and NEO Philanthropy are equal opportunity employers and candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. We especially encourage justice-involved individuals and those with family members impacted by the justice system to apply.
We respect and value a positive work-life balance, and we strive to offer opportunities for growth and self-fulfillment while working with us.
Inclusive Hiring Intern
Apply by Friday, January 9, 2025
Job Title: Inclusive Hiring Intern (unpaid)
Reports to: Senior Manager - Impact & Belonging, Inclusive Hiring
Eligibility: Must be in an enrolled academic program and be able to receive academic credit
Start date: Rolling start aligned with Spring 2026 Semester
Location: Hybrid, (Dallas, TX or Atlanta, GA)
About the Responsible Business Initiative for Justice
Every human, regardless of their circumstances, is entitled to respect, equality, fairness, and dignity before the law. Yet systems of justice so often discriminate, over-criminalize, and trap the most vulnerable people in destructive cycles of punishment and poverty.
The Responsible Business Initiative for Justice (RBIJ) is an award-winning international nonprofit that works with companies to champion solutions that promote public safety, deliver justice, and strengthen communities. Founded in 2018, RBIJ works to advance change by:
Reforming Justice Systems: We help businesses use their leverage to move critical criminal justice reform initiatives in partnership with local leaders. RBIJ has supported legislative and executive reform efforts in half of the U.S. states and the U.K., across nearly a dozen policy areas including automated record sealing (Clean Slate), occupational licensing reform, driver’s license reform, and more.
Restoring Communities: We empower companies to create employment opportunities for justice-impacted job seekers and those vulnerable to system involvement through meaningful reforms in recruitment and hiring policy, ensuring systemic change is translated into real-life impact.
Reframing Narratives: We build and entrench the narrative that justice reform and inclusive hiring aren’t just social causes — they’re smart business strategies.
About the Role
RBIJ is seeking a student intern to work alongside an international team in a hybrid work environment to support its engagement with the business community to advance the activities described above. The ideal candidates are dynamic and entrepreneurial, seeking to develop their interest and experience in criminal justice reform or corporate social responsibility through policy and advocacy efforts, strategic communications, and/or inclusive hiring practices.
Responsibilities
The Inclusive Hiring intern will gain valuable experience through the following supervised duties:
Assist with the design and development of program materials.
Assist with developing written content related to RBIJ’s inclusive hiring work, including email outreach and webinar material.
Monitor for news and developments related to inclusive hiring issue areas.
Assist with maintaining and developing the inclusive hiring resources folder.
Assist with maintaining and expanding RBIJ’s Inclusive Hiring database of businesses and drafting communications to businesses
Assist with the day-to-day operations of the team, including tracking progress on various projects and deliverables.
Support the Senior Manager for Impact and Belonging to identify JEDI resources to support the expansion of the JEDI employee resources bank.
Perform additional duties as assigned.
Qualifications and Requirements
Must be able to satisfy school credit during the internship.
Enrolled in an accredited college or university degree program (this internship will satisfy school credit). RBIJ will verify enrollment prior to start date.
Demonstrated interest in criminal justice reform and/or increasing economic inclusion.
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work well in a team.
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage competing deadlines and quick-turnaround deliverables.
Entrepreneurial spirit and the ability to think creatively, be a self-starter.
Ability to work on a distributed team in a remote environment.
Commitment to RBIJ’s mission and goals (available on our website here) is essential.
Experience with graphic design, video editing, and/or social media copywriting a strong plus.
How to apply
To apply please submit (1) a one-page cover letter detailing your interest in RBIJ, its work, and the position, and (2) your resume (combined into one pdf) to: applications@rbij.org no later than Friday, January 9, 2025.
Candidates who perform well in preliminary interviews may be asked to submit a writing, graphic design, and/or video editing sample.
Compensation, benefits, and location
RBIJ is seeking an intern who will gain school credits for this role. RBIJ will work with the candidate and school/program to make appropriate arrangements and meet established requirements. This is an unpaid internship, with no benefits, and with no promise of employment following the conclusion of the internship.
RBIJ is an international organization with a hybrid work environment. We are flexible with the location of the post-holder, although applicants based in New York, NY and Washington, DC will have the opportunity to work alongside other members of the team. Applicants must be actively enrolled in an accredited college or university degree program for the full duration of the internship (proof of enrollment required).
RBIJ is a fiscally sponsored project of NEO Philanthropy.
RBIJ and NEO Philanthropy are equal opportunity employers and candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. We especially encourage justice-involved individuals and those with family members impacted by the justice system to apply.
We respect and value a positive work-life balance, and we strive to offer opportunities for growth and self-fulfillment while working with us.