Illinois Prison Project (IPP) is a young nonprofit organization in Chicago that seeks to reduce mass incarceration by providing legal services to individuals incarcerated in the Illinois Department of Corrections. IPP focuses on novel and creative approaches to prison reduction and engages in public education, advocacy and direct legal representation. IPP’s mechanisms for release include clemency, parole, youth parole, medical release, resentencing, administrative relief and post-conviction filings.
Through its education work IPP spreads awareness to community members, policy makers, and other stakeholders about the injustices wrought by the criminal legal system and mass incarceration. The education team also disseminates legal information to communities impacted by incarceration through our Community Navigator Network. IPP is hiring a Community Navigator who will co-oversee the Community Navigator Network and contribute to the mission of IPP’s Education Department. People with direct carceral experience are highly encouraged to apply.
IPP requires all team members to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19. Proof of vaccination will be required. Candidates must be available to begin full-time work no later than May 28, 2024.
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Compensation: We offer a competitive salary and benefits package.
Illinois Prison Project is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, pregnancy, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, criminal record, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Illinois Prison Project believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success as an organization, and we seek to recruit, develop, and retrain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.
How to Apply:
Please send a resume, cover letter, writing sample, and three professional references to hiring@illinoisprisonproject.org with “Community Navigator” in the subject line.
Applicants will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Due to the large volume of applicants, we will not be able to reply to individual emails about an applicant’s status. No phone calls, please.
The Illinois Prison Project (IPP) is a nonprofit organization in Chicago that seeks to reduce mass incarceration by providing legal services to individuals incarcerated in the Illinois Department of Corrections. IPP’s Women & Survivors Project (WSP) engages in advocacy and provides direct legal representation to incarcerated women and survivors of gender-based violence in clemency, parole, medical release, resentencing, and post-conviction matters. IPP is hiring a Staff Attorney who will be devoted to our Women & Survivors Project. Candidates must be available to begin full-time work no later than January 15, 2024.
The ideal candidate will have experience in both the gender-based violence field and the defense-side criminal legal field. Candidates should be passionate about this work, skilled at working with clients, and have excellent oral and written advocacy skills. IPP requires all team members to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19. Proof of vaccination will be required.
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Location: Candidate must live in the Chicago area. Relocation and Illinois bar licensure, if necessary, can occur after the start date but must be accomplished as soon as feasible. IPP maintains a hybrid work environment, including working remotely and out of IPP’s office at 53 West Jackson Blvd in Chicago, Illinois.
Reports To: Women & Survivors Project Director
Compensation: This is a full-time position with a starting salary of $65,000, and planned quarterly bonuses making the total salary equivalent to $88,229-$114,702 in accordance with IPP’s payscale which is based on experience. Full benefits that include generous vacation leave, sick leave, and 401k along with health, dental, vision, long-term disability, short-term disability, life insurance.
Illinois Prison Project is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, pregnancy, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Illinois Prison Project believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success as an organization, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.
How to Apply:
The Illinois Prison Project (IPP) is a nonprofit organization in Chicago that seeks to reduce mass incarceration by providing legal services to individuals incarcerated in the Illinois Department of Corrections. IPP focuses on novel and creative approaches to prison reduction and engages in public education, advocacy and direct legal representation..
The Illinois Prison Project seeks a dynamic, detail-oriented, organized, and energetic Office Support Intern to join us. The Office Support Intern will provide administrative support to the IPP team in an effort to reduce mass incarceration. IPP requires all team members to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19. Proof of vaccination will be required.
Although the team has a hybrid in person/remote work environment, IPP requires this position to visit the office three days each week during their entire internship to help with in-office tasks. IPP commits to funding all intern positions at a rate comparable to $15.80 per hour and with the expectation of working between 36 hours per week for 10 weeks starting June 3, 2024 through August 9, 2024. Successful applicants will be asked to pursue school funding if available.
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Location: Candidates must live in the Chicago area for the entire duration of the internship. This position provides a hybrid work environment, including working remotely and out of IPP’s office at 53 West Jackson Blvd in Chicago, IL at least three days each week.
Reports To: Executive Assistant & Office Manager
Compensation: This is a full-time contractor (1099) position. IPP commits to funding all intern positions at a rate comparable to $15.80 per hour and with the expectation of working 36 hours per week for 10 weeks starting June 3, 2024 through August 9, 2024. Interns are paid a monthly stipend at the end of each month. Successful applicants will be asked to pursue school funding first if available.
Illinois Prison Project is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, pregnancy, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Illinois Prison Project believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success as an organization, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.
How to Apply:
The Illinois Prison Project (IPP) is a nonprofit organization in Chicago that seeks to reduce mass incarceration by providing legal services to individuals incarcerated in the Illinois Department of Corrections.
The Illinois Prison Project seeks a dynamic, energetic Program Intern to join us for the summer. The Program Intern will provide programmatic and administrative support to the IPP team in an effort to reduce mass incarceration.
Although the team has a hybrid in person/remote work environment, IPP requires interns to visit the office at least one day each week during their internship to help with in-office tasks. IPP commits to funding all intern positions at a rate comparable to $15.80 per hour and with the expectation of working 36 hours per week for 10 weeks starting June 3, 2024 through August 9, 2024. Successful applicants will be asked to pursue school funding if available. IPP requires all team members to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19. Proof of vaccination will be required.
Responsibilities include:
Desired Qualifications:
Illinois Prison Project is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, pregnancy, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Illinois Prison Project believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success as an organization, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.
How to Apply: