Jobs
Interested in a career with RBIJ? See below for current job openings.
Communications Intern
Apply by Tuesday, March 31, 2026
Job Title: Communications Intern (unpaid)
Reports to: Senior Communications Manager
Eligibility: Must be in an enrolled academic program and be able to receive academic credit
Start date: Rolling start aligned with Summer 2026 Semester
Location: Hybrid - Washington, DC
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 automatic record sealing (Clean Slate), occupational licensing reform, driver’s
license reform, and more.Restoring Opportunity. 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 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.
Candidates must have access to a personal laptop capable of running design and creative production software (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, Canva Pro, or equivalent).
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 Tuesday, March 31, 2026.
Candidates who perform well in preliminary interviews may be asked to submit a writing and/or work 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. 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 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.
Policy & Advocacy Intern
Apply by Tuesday, March 31, 2026
Job Title: Policy & Advocacy Intern (unpaid)
Reports to: Senior Manager, Policy & Advocacy
Eligibility: Must be in an enrolled academic program and be able to receive academic credit or receive funding through a public interest program
Start date: Approximately 20 hours per week with a rolling start date aligned with the Summer 2026 semester
Location: Hybrid - Washington, DC
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 automatic record sealing (Clean Slate), occupational licensing reform, driver’s
license reform, and more.Restoring Opportunity. 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 student interns to gain field experience and to work alongside RBIJ's international team in a hybrid work environment. The interns will support the organization's engagement with the business community in advancement of the activities described above. The ideal candidates are dynamic and entrepreneurial, seeking opportunities to develop their interests and experience in criminal justice reform or corporate social responsibility. The interns will have opportunities to develop their skills in campaign planning and execution, legislative research, and day-to-day operations of a policy and advocacy organization.
Responsibilities
Policy & Advocacy team interns will gain valuable experience through the following supervised duties:
Assist in the planning and execution of ongoing justice reform campaign efforts through extensive mapping of businesses, trade associations, and their leaders in each state in which we work.
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.
Monitor federal and state legislation on priority criminal justice reform issue areas in identified priority states and/or on issues across the country.
Track and prepare internal memoranda on executive orders that impact the business community and/or the U.S. criminal justice reform landscape.
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 university credit during the internship or receive funding through a university public interest program.
Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university degree program. 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.
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 Tuesday, March 31, 2026.
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.
Work location and other details
RBIJ is seeking an intern who will gain school credits and/or school funding 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. 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 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.
Inclusive Hiring Intern
Apply by Tuesday, March 31, 2026
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 Summer 2026 Semester
Location: Hybrid, (Washington, D.C., 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 automatic record sealing (Clean Slate), occupational licensing reform, driver’s
license reform, and more.Restoring Opportunity. 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 university credit during the internship or receive funding through a university public interest program.
Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university degree program. 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.
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 Tuesday, March 31, 2026.
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.
Work location and other details
RBIJ is seeking an intern who will gain school credits and/or school funding 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. 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 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.
Strategic Business Engagement Team Intern
Apply by Friday, April 17, 2026
Job Title: Strategic Business Engagement Team (SBET) Intern (Unpaid)
Reports to: Chief Programs Officer
Eligibility: Must be in an enrolled academic program and be able to receive academic credit or receive funding through a public interest program
Start date: Approximately 20 hours per week with a rolling start date aligned with the Summer 2026 semester
Location: Hybrid, New York, N.Y. or Washington, D.C.
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 empower companies to advocate for critical policy reforms that make the justice system fairer and the workforce stronger.
Restoring Opportunity. We equip employers to create life-changing career opportunities that help people rebuild their lives after justice involvement — or prevent it in the first place.
Reframing Narratives. We help companies leverage their platforms to build and entrench the narrative that a fair justice system and inclusive economy are good for business.
About the Role
RBIJ is seeking student interns to gain field experience and to work alongside RBIJ's international team in a hybrid work environment. The interns will support the organization's engagement with the business community in advancement of the activities described above. The ideal candidates are dynamic and entrepreneurial, seeking opportunities to develop their interests and experience in criminal justice reform or corporate social responsibility. The interns will have opportunities to develop their skills in campaign planning and execution, legislative research, and day-to-day operations of a policy and advocacy organization.
Responsibilities
The Strategic Business Engagement (SBET) team intern will gain valuable experience through the following supervised duties:
Assist in the planning and execution of ongoing justice reform campaign efforts through extensive mapping of international businesses, trade and investment associations, and their leaders.
Lead in the weekly maintenance of an internal dashboard that collects information on foreign direct investment and trade in RBIJ’s priority states.
Assist in additional research on relevant trade missions and visits and, on an annual basis, conduct public records requests in priority states.
Conduct research on relevant events and as needed, assist in the preparation of panel proposals.
Conduct research and prepare internal memoranda about the general political, economic, and criminal justice reform landscape in identified states, notably those relating to RBIJ’s ending extreme sentencing portfolio.
Monitor federal and state legislation in priority states within RBIJ’s ending extreme sentencing portfolio.
As needed, support in the maintenance of RBIJ’s Business Leaders Against the Death Penalty database and ongoing campaign.
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 university credit during the internship or receive funding through a university public interest program.
Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university degree program. 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.
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, April 17, 2026.
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.
Work location and other details
RBIJ is seeking an intern who will gain school credits and/or school funding 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. 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 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.