Please use Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox when accessing Candidate Home. By joining the American Red Cross you will touch millions of lives every year and experience the greatness of the human spirit at its best. Are you ready to be part of the world's largest humanitarian network? Job Description: Job Title: Phlebotomist-Apheresis Technician Lead Location: Durham, NC Looking for a dynamic job opportunity that makes a difference? Consider a phlebotomy career at the American Red Cross. Join the Red Cross Biomed Team! At the American Red Cross, you have a direct impact on a meaningful mission. When you join our Biomedical team, you can help save lives every day. You’ll be part of a like-minded team that shares a passion for making a difference and a work environment that supports growing, learning and succeeding. About this Role As a Phlebotomist-Apheresis Technician Lead with the American Red Cross you will work at our fixed sites using automated phlebotomy procedures. To prepare for the role, you’ll receive paid training, which is a mix of classroom instruction and field practice. Responsibilities Balance production, donor care, and quality requirements to meet daily blood collection goals Take the time to personally connect with donors – listen to their stories and help them understand the value of their donation Be detail oriented all day, every day, to ensure that the blood you collect meets regulatory requirements and can be safely transfused Remain flexible to work a highly variable schedule that includes early start times, late end times, weekends and holidays to meet the needs of our blood drive sponsors and donors Interact in a positive, proactive, and customer-focused manner with both internal and external customers, demonstrating care and compassion at all times The aforementioned responsibilities of the Phlebotomist-Apheresis Technician describe the general nature and level of work and are not an exhaustive list. Qualifications Minimum one year of documented satisfactory performance in phlebotomy or equivalent position or equivalent experience is required. Customer service experience, effective verbal communication and public relations skills are required A current valid driver's license and good driving record is required Physical requirements may include the ability to lift, push or pull heavy weights up and down ramps and stairs, good manual dexterity, the ability to sit or stand for long periods of time and adapt to long, irregular hours and frequent schedule changes is required. Apply now! Joining our team will provide you with the opportunity to make a difference every day. The American Red Cross is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. The American Red Cross is a diverse nonprofit organization offering its employee’s professional development and growth opportunities, a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a collaborative team spirit environment. To be considered for this position, please visit www.redcross.org/jobs to apply. To view the EEOC Summary of Rights, click here: Summary of Rights
Mar 18, 2021
Please use Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox when accessing Candidate Home. By joining the American Red Cross you will touch millions of lives every year and experience the greatness of the human spirit at its best. Are you ready to be part of the world's largest humanitarian network? Job Description: Job Title: Phlebotomist-Apheresis Technician Lead Location: Durham, NC Looking for a dynamic job opportunity that makes a difference? Consider a phlebotomy career at the American Red Cross. Join the Red Cross Biomed Team! At the American Red Cross, you have a direct impact on a meaningful mission. When you join our Biomedical team, you can help save lives every day. You’ll be part of a like-minded team that shares a passion for making a difference and a work environment that supports growing, learning and succeeding. About this Role As a Phlebotomist-Apheresis Technician Lead with the American Red Cross you will work at our fixed sites using automated phlebotomy procedures. To prepare for the role, you’ll receive paid training, which is a mix of classroom instruction and field practice. Responsibilities Balance production, donor care, and quality requirements to meet daily blood collection goals Take the time to personally connect with donors – listen to their stories and help them understand the value of their donation Be detail oriented all day, every day, to ensure that the blood you collect meets regulatory requirements and can be safely transfused Remain flexible to work a highly variable schedule that includes early start times, late end times, weekends and holidays to meet the needs of our blood drive sponsors and donors Interact in a positive, proactive, and customer-focused manner with both internal and external customers, demonstrating care and compassion at all times The aforementioned responsibilities of the Phlebotomist-Apheresis Technician describe the general nature and level of work and are not an exhaustive list. Qualifications Minimum one year of documented satisfactory performance in phlebotomy or equivalent position or equivalent experience is required. Customer service experience, effective verbal communication and public relations skills are required A current valid driver's license and good driving record is required Physical requirements may include the ability to lift, push or pull heavy weights up and down ramps and stairs, good manual dexterity, the ability to sit or stand for long periods of time and adapt to long, irregular hours and frequent schedule changes is required. Apply now! Joining our team will provide you with the opportunity to make a difference every day. The American Red Cross is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. The American Red Cross is a diverse nonprofit organization offering its employee’s professional development and growth opportunities, a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a collaborative team spirit environment. To be considered for this position, please visit www.redcross.org/jobs to apply. To view the EEOC Summary of Rights, click here: Summary of Rights
Please use Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox when accessing Candidate Home. By joining the American Red Cross you will touch millions of lives every year and experience the greatness of the human spirit at its best. Are you ready to be part of the world's largest humanitarian network? Job Description: Job Title: Phlebotomist/Driver - Paid Training! Location: Durham, NC Help saves lives every day with a phlebotomy & driving career at the American Red Cross. No experience needed! Join the Red Cross Biomed Team! At the American Red Cross, you have a direct impact on a meaningful mission. When you join our Biomedical team, you can help save lives every day. You’ll be part of a like-minded team that shares a passion for making a difference and a work environment that supports growing, learning and succeeding. About this Role As a Phlebotomist/Driver, you’ll use your compassion and customer service skill to collect lifesaving blood donations from our volunteer donors and ensure they have the best experience possible. Your driving experience will assist us with transporting equipment and setting up at the collection sites. The Red Cross offers paid phlebotomy training with the ability to grow your skills and career within the nation’s top humanitarian organization. To learn more about being a phlebotomist, watch this short video: rdcrss.org/lifesavingrole Responsibilities Take the time to personally connect with donors – listen to their stories and help them understand the value of their donation Contribute to a friendly and fun environment. Team up with your co-workers to keep our donors coming back again and again Be detailed oriented all day, every day, to ensure that the blood you collect meets goals, regulatory requirements and can be safely transfused To best meet the needs of our donors and community, Phlebotomist/Drivers work a variable schedule including early mornings, late nights, weekends and holidays The aforementioned responsibilities of the Phlebotomist/Driver describe the general nature and level of work and are not an exhaustive list Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent required Customer service experience and effective verbal communication skills are required Ability to work a variable schedule including early mornings, late nights, weekends and holidays. Overnight travel may be required A current, valid driver's license with good driving record is required. Experience driving larger vehicles preferred. DOT certification may be required in some locations. If required, must pass applicable DOT physical and related requirements and be able to possess or obtain a medical certification of at least one-year duration. Ability to load and unload vehicles with or without reasonable accommodations Physical requirements may include the ability to lift up to 50 lbs., occasionally physically assisting donors experiencing an adverse reaction, as well as pushing or pulling heavy weights up and down ramps and stairs (potentially up to 250 lbs. in weight and with up to 75-degree angles). Physical requirements may be performed in adverse weather conditions Basic computer skills are desirable Apply now! Joining our team will provide you with the opportunity to make a difference every day. The American Red Cross is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. The American Red Cross is a diverse nonprofit organization offering its employee’s professional development and growth opportunities, a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a collaborative team spirit environment. To be considered for this position, please visit www.redcross.org/jobs to apply. To view the EEOC Summary of Rights, click here: Summary of Rights
Mar 18, 2021
Please use Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox when accessing Candidate Home. By joining the American Red Cross you will touch millions of lives every year and experience the greatness of the human spirit at its best. Are you ready to be part of the world's largest humanitarian network? Job Description: Job Title: Phlebotomist/Driver - Paid Training! Location: Durham, NC Help saves lives every day with a phlebotomy & driving career at the American Red Cross. No experience needed! Join the Red Cross Biomed Team! At the American Red Cross, you have a direct impact on a meaningful mission. When you join our Biomedical team, you can help save lives every day. You’ll be part of a like-minded team that shares a passion for making a difference and a work environment that supports growing, learning and succeeding. About this Role As a Phlebotomist/Driver, you’ll use your compassion and customer service skill to collect lifesaving blood donations from our volunteer donors and ensure they have the best experience possible. Your driving experience will assist us with transporting equipment and setting up at the collection sites. The Red Cross offers paid phlebotomy training with the ability to grow your skills and career within the nation’s top humanitarian organization. To learn more about being a phlebotomist, watch this short video: rdcrss.org/lifesavingrole Responsibilities Take the time to personally connect with donors – listen to their stories and help them understand the value of their donation Contribute to a friendly and fun environment. Team up with your co-workers to keep our donors coming back again and again Be detailed oriented all day, every day, to ensure that the blood you collect meets goals, regulatory requirements and can be safely transfused To best meet the needs of our donors and community, Phlebotomist/Drivers work a variable schedule including early mornings, late nights, weekends and holidays The aforementioned responsibilities of the Phlebotomist/Driver describe the general nature and level of work and are not an exhaustive list Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent required Customer service experience and effective verbal communication skills are required Ability to work a variable schedule including early mornings, late nights, weekends and holidays. Overnight travel may be required A current, valid driver's license with good driving record is required. Experience driving larger vehicles preferred. DOT certification may be required in some locations. If required, must pass applicable DOT physical and related requirements and be able to possess or obtain a medical certification of at least one-year duration. Ability to load and unload vehicles with or without reasonable accommodations Physical requirements may include the ability to lift up to 50 lbs., occasionally physically assisting donors experiencing an adverse reaction, as well as pushing or pulling heavy weights up and down ramps and stairs (potentially up to 250 lbs. in weight and with up to 75-degree angles). Physical requirements may be performed in adverse weather conditions Basic computer skills are desirable Apply now! Joining our team will provide you with the opportunity to make a difference every day. The American Red Cross is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. The American Red Cross is a diverse nonprofit organization offering its employee’s professional development and growth opportunities, a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a collaborative team spirit environment. To be considered for this position, please visit www.redcross.org/jobs to apply. To view the EEOC Summary of Rights, click here: Summary of Rights
Please use Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox when accessing Candidate Home. By joining the American Red Cross you will touch millions of lives every year and experience the greatness of the human spirit at its best. Are you ready to be part of the world's largest humanitarian network? Job Description: Job Title: Experienced Phlebotomist Apheresis Phlebotomist Location: Durham, NC Looking for a dynamic job opportunity that makes a difference? Consider a phlebotomy career at the American Red Cross. Join the Red Cross Biomed Team! At the American Red Cross, you have a direct impact on a meaningful mission. When you join our Biomedical team, you can help save lives every day. You’ll be part of a like-minded team that shares a passion for making a difference and a work environment that supports growing, learning and succeeding. About this Role As a Phlebotomist-Apheresis Technician with the American Red Cross you will work at our fixed sites using automated phlebotomy procedures. To prepare for the role, you’ll receive paid training, which is a mix of classroom instruction and field practice. Responsibilities Balance production, donor care, and quality requirements to meet daily blood collection goals Take the time to personally connect with donors – listen to their stories and help them understand the value of their donation Be detail oriented all day, every day, to ensure that the blood you collect meets regulatory requirements and can be safely transfused Remain flexible to work a highly variable schedule that includes early start times, late end times, weekends and holidays to meet the needs of our blood drive sponsors and donors Interact in a positive, proactive, and customer-focused manner with both internal and external customers, demonstrating care and compassion at all times The aforementioned responsibilities of the Phlebotomist-Apheresis Technician describe the general nature and level of work and are not an exhaustive list. Qualifications Minimum one year of documented satisfactory performance in phlebotomy or equivalent position or equivalent experience is required. Customer service experience, effective verbal communication and public relations skills are required A current valid driver's license and good driving record is required Physical requirements may include the ability to lift, push or pull heavy weights up and down ramps and stairs, good manual dexterity, the ability to sit or stand for long periods of time and adapt to long, irregular hours and frequent schedule changes is required. Apply now! Joining our team will provide you with the opportunity to make a difference every day. The American Red Cross is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. The American Red Cross is a diverse nonprofit organization offering its employee’s professional development and growth opportunities, a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a collaborative team spirit environment. To be considered for this position, please visit www.redcross.org/jobs to apply. To view the EEOC Summary of Rights, click here: Summary of Rights
Mar 18, 2021
Please use Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox when accessing Candidate Home. By joining the American Red Cross you will touch millions of lives every year and experience the greatness of the human spirit at its best. Are you ready to be part of the world's largest humanitarian network? Job Description: Job Title: Experienced Phlebotomist Apheresis Phlebotomist Location: Durham, NC Looking for a dynamic job opportunity that makes a difference? Consider a phlebotomy career at the American Red Cross. Join the Red Cross Biomed Team! At the American Red Cross, you have a direct impact on a meaningful mission. When you join our Biomedical team, you can help save lives every day. You’ll be part of a like-minded team that shares a passion for making a difference and a work environment that supports growing, learning and succeeding. About this Role As a Phlebotomist-Apheresis Technician with the American Red Cross you will work at our fixed sites using automated phlebotomy procedures. To prepare for the role, you’ll receive paid training, which is a mix of classroom instruction and field practice. Responsibilities Balance production, donor care, and quality requirements to meet daily blood collection goals Take the time to personally connect with donors – listen to their stories and help them understand the value of their donation Be detail oriented all day, every day, to ensure that the blood you collect meets regulatory requirements and can be safely transfused Remain flexible to work a highly variable schedule that includes early start times, late end times, weekends and holidays to meet the needs of our blood drive sponsors and donors Interact in a positive, proactive, and customer-focused manner with both internal and external customers, demonstrating care and compassion at all times The aforementioned responsibilities of the Phlebotomist-Apheresis Technician describe the general nature and level of work and are not an exhaustive list. Qualifications Minimum one year of documented satisfactory performance in phlebotomy or equivalent position or equivalent experience is required. Customer service experience, effective verbal communication and public relations skills are required A current valid driver's license and good driving record is required Physical requirements may include the ability to lift, push or pull heavy weights up and down ramps and stairs, good manual dexterity, the ability to sit or stand for long periods of time and adapt to long, irregular hours and frequent schedule changes is required. Apply now! Joining our team will provide you with the opportunity to make a difference every day. The American Red Cross is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. The American Red Cross is a diverse nonprofit organization offering its employee’s professional development and growth opportunities, a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a collaborative team spirit environment. To be considered for this position, please visit www.redcross.org/jobs to apply. To view the EEOC Summary of Rights, click here: Summary of Rights
Please use Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox when accessing Candidate Home. By joining the American Red Cross you will touch millions of lives every year and experience the greatness of the human spirit at its best. Are you ready to be part of the world's largest humanitarian network? Job Description: Job Title: Experienced Phlebotomist Location: Durham, NC Looking for a dynamic job opportunity that makes a difference? Consider a phlebotomy career at the American Red Cross. Join the Red Cross Biomed Team! At the American Red Cross, you have a direct impact on a meaningful mission. When you join our Biomedical team, you can help save lives every day. You’ll be part of a like-minded team that shares a passion for making a difference and a work environment that supports growing, learning and succeeding. About this Role As a Phlebotomist-Apheresis Technician with the American Red Cross you will work at our fixed sites using automated phlebotomy procedures. To prepare for the role, you’ll receive paid training, which is a mix of classroom instruction and field practice. Responsibilities Balance production, donor care, and quality requirements to meet daily blood collection goals Take the time to personally connect with donors – listen to their stories and help them understand the value of their donation Be detail oriented all day, every day, to ensure that the blood you collect meets regulatory requirements and can be safely transfused Remain flexible to work a highly variable schedule that includes early start times, late end times, weekends and holidays to meet the needs of our blood drive sponsors and donors Interact in a positive, proactive, and customer-focused manner with both internal and external customers, demonstrating care and compassion at all times The aforementioned responsibilities of the Phlebotomist-Apheresis Technician describe the general nature and level of work and are not an exhaustive list. Qualifications Minimum one year of documented satisfactory performance in phlebotomy or equivalent position or equivalent experience is required. Customer service experience, effective verbal communication and public relations skills are required A current valid driver's license and good driving record is required Physical requirements may include the ability to lift, push or pull heavy weights up and down ramps and stairs, good manual dexterity, the ability to sit or stand for long periods of time and adapt to long, irregular hours and frequent schedule changes is required. Apply now! Joining our team will provide you with the opportunity to make a difference every day. The American Red Cross is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. The American Red Cross is a diverse nonprofit organization offering its employee’s professional development and growth opportunities, a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a collaborative team spirit environment. To be considered for this position, please visit www.redcross.org/jobs to apply. To view the EEOC Summary of Rights, click here: Summary of Rights
Jan 20, 2021
Please use Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox when accessing Candidate Home. By joining the American Red Cross you will touch millions of lives every year and experience the greatness of the human spirit at its best. Are you ready to be part of the world's largest humanitarian network? Job Description: Job Title: Experienced Phlebotomist Location: Durham, NC Looking for a dynamic job opportunity that makes a difference? Consider a phlebotomy career at the American Red Cross. Join the Red Cross Biomed Team! At the American Red Cross, you have a direct impact on a meaningful mission. When you join our Biomedical team, you can help save lives every day. You’ll be part of a like-minded team that shares a passion for making a difference and a work environment that supports growing, learning and succeeding. About this Role As a Phlebotomist-Apheresis Technician with the American Red Cross you will work at our fixed sites using automated phlebotomy procedures. To prepare for the role, you’ll receive paid training, which is a mix of classroom instruction and field practice. Responsibilities Balance production, donor care, and quality requirements to meet daily blood collection goals Take the time to personally connect with donors – listen to their stories and help them understand the value of their donation Be detail oriented all day, every day, to ensure that the blood you collect meets regulatory requirements and can be safely transfused Remain flexible to work a highly variable schedule that includes early start times, late end times, weekends and holidays to meet the needs of our blood drive sponsors and donors Interact in a positive, proactive, and customer-focused manner with both internal and external customers, demonstrating care and compassion at all times The aforementioned responsibilities of the Phlebotomist-Apheresis Technician describe the general nature and level of work and are not an exhaustive list. Qualifications Minimum one year of documented satisfactory performance in phlebotomy or equivalent position or equivalent experience is required. Customer service experience, effective verbal communication and public relations skills are required A current valid driver's license and good driving record is required Physical requirements may include the ability to lift, push or pull heavy weights up and down ramps and stairs, good manual dexterity, the ability to sit or stand for long periods of time and adapt to long, irregular hours and frequent schedule changes is required. Apply now! Joining our team will provide you with the opportunity to make a difference every day. The American Red Cross is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. The American Red Cross is a diverse nonprofit organization offering its employee’s professional development and growth opportunities, a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a collaborative team spirit environment. To be considered for this position, please visit www.redcross.org/jobs to apply. To view the EEOC Summary of Rights, click here: Summary of Rights
For nearly 100 years, the ACLU has been our nation’s guardian of liberty, working in courts, legislatures, and communities to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the United States. Whether it’s ending mass incarceration, achieving full equality for the LGBT community, advancing racial justice, establishing new privacy protections for our digital age, or preserving the right to vote or the right to have an abortion, the ACLU takes up the toughest civil liberties and civil rights cases and issues to defend all people from government abuse and overreach. With more than one million members, activists, and supporters, the ACLU is a nationwide organization that fights tirelessly in all 50 states, Puerto Rico, and Washington, D.C., for the principle that every individual’s rights must be protected equally under the law, regardless of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, national origin, and record of arrest or conviction.
The Capital Punishment Project (CPP) of the ACLU’s National Office in Durham, NC seeks applicants for its Spring 2020 Undergraduate Internship. A stipend is available for those students who do not receive outside funding and/or course credit. Arrangements can be made with the student’s school for a work/study stipend or course credit. Interns would assist with archiving historic CPP organizational files.
INTERNSHIP OVERVIEW
Interns in the Capital Punishment Project are integrated as part of the team, with the internship offering the opportunity to work on all aspects of litigation. The internships require a semester-long commitment, and is a part time position with a minimum of 7 hours per week.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Interns will have the opportunity to gain valuable experience by working alongside the CPP team on:
Archiving historical records
Creating and organizing electronic copies of paper files and sending archives to long-term storage
Other tasks as assigned
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
This Internship is open to all undergraduates who will have completed their first semester of school before the internship commences. Interns should possess the following:
The initiative to see projects through to completion
A strong attention to detail
Proficiency in Microsoft Word
Interest in the abolition of the death penalty
A commitment to civil liberties, civil rights and social justice
Applications will be considered on a rolling basis and accepted until the position is filled.
Please send a resume and cover letter, describing your interest in capital punishment reform and civil liberties, including any relevant life or work experience
This posting provides a general but not comprehensive list of the opportunities of the internship. It does not represent a contract of employment. The ACLU reserves the right to change the posting at any time without advance notice.
The ACLU is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need assistance applying online, please e-mail benefits.hrdept@aclu.org . If you are selected for an interview, you will receive additional information regarding how to request an accommodation for the interview process.
Oct 22, 2019
Intern
For nearly 100 years, the ACLU has been our nation’s guardian of liberty, working in courts, legislatures, and communities to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the United States. Whether it’s ending mass incarceration, achieving full equality for the LGBT community, advancing racial justice, establishing new privacy protections for our digital age, or preserving the right to vote or the right to have an abortion, the ACLU takes up the toughest civil liberties and civil rights cases and issues to defend all people from government abuse and overreach. With more than one million members, activists, and supporters, the ACLU is a nationwide organization that fights tirelessly in all 50 states, Puerto Rico, and Washington, D.C., for the principle that every individual’s rights must be protected equally under the law, regardless of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, national origin, and record of arrest or conviction.
The Capital Punishment Project (CPP) of the ACLU’s National Office in Durham, NC seeks applicants for its Spring 2020 Undergraduate Internship. A stipend is available for those students who do not receive outside funding and/or course credit. Arrangements can be made with the student’s school for a work/study stipend or course credit. Interns would assist with archiving historic CPP organizational files.
INTERNSHIP OVERVIEW
Interns in the Capital Punishment Project are integrated as part of the team, with the internship offering the opportunity to work on all aspects of litigation. The internships require a semester-long commitment, and is a part time position with a minimum of 7 hours per week.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Interns will have the opportunity to gain valuable experience by working alongside the CPP team on:
Archiving historical records
Creating and organizing electronic copies of paper files and sending archives to long-term storage
Other tasks as assigned
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
This Internship is open to all undergraduates who will have completed their first semester of school before the internship commences. Interns should possess the following:
The initiative to see projects through to completion
A strong attention to detail
Proficiency in Microsoft Word
Interest in the abolition of the death penalty
A commitment to civil liberties, civil rights and social justice
Applications will be considered on a rolling basis and accepted until the position is filled.
Please send a resume and cover letter, describing your interest in capital punishment reform and civil liberties, including any relevant life or work experience
This posting provides a general but not comprehensive list of the opportunities of the internship. It does not represent a contract of employment. The ACLU reserves the right to change the posting at any time without advance notice.
The ACLU is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need assistance applying online, please e-mail benefits.hrdept@aclu.org . If you are selected for an interview, you will receive additional information regarding how to request an accommodation for the interview process.
The Capital Punishment Project of the ACLU’s National Office in Durham, NC seeks applicants for its Spring 2020 Legal Internship.
For nearly 100 years, the ACLU has been our nation’s guardian of liberty, working in courts, legislatures, and communities to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the United States. Whether it’s ending mass incarceration, achieving full equality for the LGBT community, advancing racial justice, establishing new privacy protections for our digital age, or preserving the right to vote or the right to have an abortion, the ACLU takes up the toughest civil liberties and civil rights cases and issues to defend all people from government abuse and overreach. With more than one million members, activists, and supporters, the ACLU is a nationwide organization that fights tirelessly in all 50 states, Puerto Rico, and Washington, D.C., for the principle that every individual’s rights must be protected equally under the law, regardless of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, national origin, and record of arrest or conviction.
INTERNSHIP OVERVIEW
Legal interns in the Capital Punishment Project (CPP) are integrated as part of the team, with the internship offering the opportunity to work on all aspects of litigation.
The internships require a semester-long commitment, and can be a full time position or a part time position with a minimum of 10 hours per week.
A stipend is available for those students who do not receive outside funding and/or course credit. Arrangements can be made with the student’s school for a work/study stipend or course credit. Interns assist with case research and drafting legal memos and points.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Interns will have the opportunity to gain valuable experience by working alongside the CPP team on:
Conducting legal and policy research
Drafting memoranda, affidavits and briefs
Researching prospects for new litigation, including both factual and legal claims
Researching and drafting materials for public education
Other tasks as assigned
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
This Internship is open to law students who will have completed their first semester of law school before the internship commences. Interns should possess the following:
Excellent research, writing and communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, and conducting internet research
The initiative to see projects through to completion
Interest in the abolition of the death penalty
A commitment to civil liberties, civil rights and social justice
Applications will be considered on a rolling basis and accepted until the position is filled.
Please apply with a cover letter, describing your interest in capital punishment reform and civil liberties, including any relevant life or work experience gained before or during law school; a resume; and a short writing sample (no more than 10 pages in length)
This posting provides a general but not comprehensive list of the opportunities of the internship. It does not represent a contract of employment. The ACLU reserves the right to change the posting at any time without advance notice.
The ACLU is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need assistance applying online, please e-mail benefits.hrdept@aclu.org . If you are selected for an interview, you will receive additional information regarding how to request an accommodation for the interview process.
Oct 22, 2019
Intern
The Capital Punishment Project of the ACLU’s National Office in Durham, NC seeks applicants for its Spring 2020 Legal Internship.
For nearly 100 years, the ACLU has been our nation’s guardian of liberty, working in courts, legislatures, and communities to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the United States. Whether it’s ending mass incarceration, achieving full equality for the LGBT community, advancing racial justice, establishing new privacy protections for our digital age, or preserving the right to vote or the right to have an abortion, the ACLU takes up the toughest civil liberties and civil rights cases and issues to defend all people from government abuse and overreach. With more than one million members, activists, and supporters, the ACLU is a nationwide organization that fights tirelessly in all 50 states, Puerto Rico, and Washington, D.C., for the principle that every individual’s rights must be protected equally under the law, regardless of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, national origin, and record of arrest or conviction.
INTERNSHIP OVERVIEW
Legal interns in the Capital Punishment Project (CPP) are integrated as part of the team, with the internship offering the opportunity to work on all aspects of litigation.
The internships require a semester-long commitment, and can be a full time position or a part time position with a minimum of 10 hours per week.
A stipend is available for those students who do not receive outside funding and/or course credit. Arrangements can be made with the student’s school for a work/study stipend or course credit. Interns assist with case research and drafting legal memos and points.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Interns will have the opportunity to gain valuable experience by working alongside the CPP team on:
Conducting legal and policy research
Drafting memoranda, affidavits and briefs
Researching prospects for new litigation, including both factual and legal claims
Researching and drafting materials for public education
Other tasks as assigned
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
This Internship is open to law students who will have completed their first semester of law school before the internship commences. Interns should possess the following:
Excellent research, writing and communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, and conducting internet research
The initiative to see projects through to completion
Interest in the abolition of the death penalty
A commitment to civil liberties, civil rights and social justice
Applications will be considered on a rolling basis and accepted until the position is filled.
Please apply with a cover letter, describing your interest in capital punishment reform and civil liberties, including any relevant life or work experience gained before or during law school; a resume; and a short writing sample (no more than 10 pages in length)
This posting provides a general but not comprehensive list of the opportunities of the internship. It does not represent a contract of employment. The ACLU reserves the right to change the posting at any time without advance notice.
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