The New Jersey Reentry Corporation (NJRC) is a non-profit agency with a social mission to remove all barriers to employment for citizens returning from incarceration.
Job description:
Employment-focused, data driven, non-profit organization serving court-involved individuals currently seeking interns for the Carteret (Middlesex County) location. This is an unpaid opportunity that can lead to a full-time opportunity for the ideal candidate.
· Cover front desk activities and handle phone calls
· Filing, assembling and organizing client charts, assembling orientation folders for new incoming clients
· Calling and confirming new client referrals
· Basic data entry in excel or google docs
· Researching employment opportunities, apartments, educational/vocational programs
· Creating, editing/revising resumes and assisting clients
· Helping clients create email accounts
· Creating, editing/revising resumes and assist clients with resume creation
· Following up with employers for verification
· Helping clients fill out forms and job applications
· Creating power points or materials for workshops
· Co-facilitating Workshops
· Assisting with Job Fairs
· Reminding clients of appointments
· Referral follow up
· Literature reviews and basic research
· Provide assistance to NJRC staff, as needed
Preferred Qualifications:
· Direct experience with court-involved citizens or the underserved populations
· Experience working in an administrative professional and/or non-profit setting
How to Apply: Please send resume and cover letter to mricks@njreentry.org
Professional Level: Internship
Minimum Education Required: High school diploma; Associates or BA degree preferred.
Last Day to Apply: N/A