Police Reform Organizing Project (PROP)
Spring 2013 Outreach Internship
Applications will be considered on a rolling basis

An initiative of the Urban Justice Center (UJC), The Police Reform Organizing Project (PROP), is organizing an advocacy campaign to promote and achieve changes in the wasteful, ineffective, unjust, illegal, bullying, homophobic, transphobic and racially biased practices of the New York City Police Department (NYPD). Through community outreach, coalition building and public education, PROP is mobilizing New Yorkers to pressure city and state lawmakers and political candidates to abolish abusive police tactics like stop and frisk and the quota system; create a strong, independent entity that monitors and assesses police priorities and policies and that effectively investigates and punishes abusive conduct; and to establish and implement local problem solving measures that strengthen communities while reducing crime.

PROP seeks an intern to assist in coordinating the outreach and communications activities of the campaign. The intern will be expected to work 10-30 hours per week. The position is unpaid.

Principal Responsibilities:

• Conduct outreach to educational institutions, political clubs, social service agencies,
community-based organizations and religious groups to identify concerns, recruit coalition
members and schedule presentations.
• Draft campaign literature and correspondence, including educational materials, funding
proposals, and coalition emails.
• Coordinate communications with PROP working committees.
• Research, as needed, into law, policies, political candidates and current events.

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated interest in social justice issue advocacy.
• Excellent communications skills.
• Reliable and organized self starter.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite.
• Knowledge of criminal justice and police issues preferred, but not required.
• Fluency in Spanish preferred.

To Apply:
Email a cover letter and resume to Robert Gangi at rgangi@urbanjustice.org with “Fall 2012
Outreach Internship Application” in the subject line.

NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY
The Urban Justice Center does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, political belief, marital status, veteran status, age, gender identity, or sexual orientation.

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Police Reform Organizing Project (PROP)
Spring 2013 Social Media Internship
Applications will be considered on a rolling basis

An initiative of the Urban Justice Center (UJC), The Police Reform Organizing Project (PROP), is
organizing an advocacy campaign to promote and achieve changes in the wasteful, ineffective,
unjust, illegal, bullying, homophobic, transphobic and racially biased practices of the New York City
Police Department (NYPD). Through community outreach, coalition building and public education,
PROP is mobilizing New Yorkers to pressure city and state lawmakers and political candidates to
abolish abusive police tactics like stop and frisk and the quota system; create a strong, independent
entity that monitors and assesses police priorities and policies and that effectively investigates and
punishes abusive conduct; and to establish and implement local problem solving measures that
strengthen communities while reducing crime.

Currently, PROP utilizes Facebook, Twitter, and WordPress as ways of connecting with coalition
members. We post news stories, interviews, and information relating to the issue of police
misconduct and reform, typically adding our own commentary/analysis; advertise meetings and
events; and release policy papers and literature. We are also currently filming a series of video
narratives to be released via You Tube as part of a sophisticated and professional online campaign
strategy.

PROP seeks an intern to assist in developing and coordinating the project’s social media presence.
The intern will be expected to work at least 20 hours per week. The position is unpaid.

Principal Responsibilities:

• Draft content and feedback for publication to PROP website and social media channels.
• Monitor press, blogs and social media channels for news items, issues and events pertinent to PROP campaign.
• Assist in developing PROP’s social media presence.

Qualifications:

• Proficient in social media outlets (Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, and Word Press).
• Demonstrated interest in social justice issue advocacy.
• Excellent communications skills.
• Reliable and organized self starter.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite.
• Web design experience a plus.
• Knowledge of criminal justice and police issues preferred, but not required.

To Apply:
Email a cover letter and resume to Robert Gangi at rgangi@urbanjustice.org with “Fall 2012 Social
Media Internship Application” in the subject line.

NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY
The Urban Justice Center does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color,
religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, political belief, marital status, veteran
status, age, gender identity, or sexual orientation.