IT Filevine Intern

JOB SUMMARY: 

The Innocence Project works to free the innocent, prevent wrongful convictions, and create fair, compassionate, and equitable systems of justice for everyone. Our work is guided by science and grounded in antiracism.

The Innocence Project is seeking an intern to support the IT Filevine Team. The IT Filevine Intern will report to the Director of IT and will work with other members of the Filevine team as needed. As an IT Filevine Intern, you will play a crucial role in supporting the implementation of our new case management system. Among the listed internship duties, your responsibilities will include assisting with the development of a Data Entry Manual, building templates for correspondence and legal documents, and assisting staff as they adapt existing workflows into a new platform.

This position will be a 10-week paid internship with a minimum requirement of 16 hours per week beginning in February 2025. The timeframe and schedule are flexible. The internship will be hybrid with at least one day per week in the office.

All Innocence Project employees must embrace, respect, and value the rich diversity of perspectives and experiences of a diverse and heterogeneous staff.  We recognize and appreciate that our work is better for having varied participants and thought partners.

We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas and we are not an E-Verify employer.

INTERNSHIP DUTIES

The IT CMS Intern will assist with as many of these areas as possible, as appropriate and necessary, but not necessarily all:

• Assist Filevine CMS project managers with change management and implementation
• Assist in creating and updating CMS training and data entry manuals
• Assist Filevine CMS project managers in responding to support requests
• Convert correspondence and other documents into templates following graphic standards guide 
• Clean and maintain contacts database in partnership with volunteer labor support and employing rigorous data hygiene standards
• Assist Filevine team and Department Heads as they analyze existing practices to identify opportunities for efficiency

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree program in Information Systems, Business Administration,, or coursework in a related field
• Basic knowledge of administrative best practices
• Proficiency in Google Suite and Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint and Excel

KEY COMPETENCIES: 

• Ability to manage multiple projects, set priorities, and adhere to timelines with meticulous attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills
• Ability to maintain the confidentiality of information and adhere to all relevant privacy laws and regulations
• Strong sense of personal responsibility and accountability for delivering high-quality work
• Enthusiasm for the work of the Innocence Project and for social justice, including a demonstrated commitment to public interest

The Innocence Project considers the diversity of its workforce to be vital to our organization’s success in meeting its mission.  We strongly encourage applicants from all cultures, races, educational backgrounds, life experiences, socio-economic classes, sexual orientations, age, gender, and physical abilities to apply. Individuals with personal connections to the criminal legal system are strongly encouraged to apply.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, it is our policy not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, familial status, marital status, predisposing genetic characteristics, actual or perceived domestic violence victim status, unemployment status, caregiver status, or any other category protected by law.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: 

To apply, please upload a cover letter expressing your interest in the role and the organization’s work, and a resume titled with your name in this format (last name_first name_cover letter/resume). Only applications with cover letters will be considered complete applications. Information submitted through this secure site is kept confidential. Due to the large volume of applications, we are unable to give applicant updates by phone or direct email.

$19.00 per hour for undergraduate students – $21.00 per hour for students in a post-graduate program

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