Current Internship Opportunities
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TJC’s internship program offers several opportunities throughout the year for law students, recent graduates and undergrad students to obtain real-life experience working in the field of social justice and public health law. Generally, student interns should commit to an internship for a full semester academic term and/or summer. We recommend applying at least two to three months in advance of your preferred start date. We are accepting applications for the below opportunities.
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Thank you for your interest in interning with TJC! Please look out for future opportunities and take a look at internships still currently open below.
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Digital Media Intern
Part-Time Position | Based in Nashville, TN or Remote
We are looking to hire a Digital Media Intern to help grow and create engaging content for our social channels. If you’re compassionate, creative, and have an eye for detail, then this could be the job for you.
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Typical Responsibilities include:
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Designing creative print and digital materials such as newsletters, press releases, and social media for Black Health Matters TN and TJC campaigns
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Assisting in the planning of engaging social media campaigns that align with our mission
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Crafting compelling captions for social channels
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Interacting across all social channels to support, engage, and lift-up related missions
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Researching other influential social media accounts and influencers for opportunities to collaborate
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Other duties as assigned
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12-15 hours a week (negotiable)
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This may be a good fit for you if:
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You are meticulous and pay close attention to detail, with the ability to self-monitor for mistakes, troubleshoot, and closely follow a process
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You’re passionate about inclusive and equitable impact
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You work well in a collaborative and inclusive environment
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You’re proficient in Canva
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You have experience with Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn
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You have strong copywriting and editing skills
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You have a strong eye for graphic design
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HOW TO APPLY: Send us your cover letter and resume via email to sstrizalkouski@tnjustice.org. In your cover letter please indicate the number of hours you would be willing to commit per week and your preferred start and end date. This is an unpaid internship. Please include the name of the internship opportunity you are applying for in the subject line of the email.
Casework (minimum 20 hours per week):
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We are currently seeking interns to provide direct assistance to TJC’s casework team as they respond to the needs of individual clients. Responsibilities include fielding calls from clients, drafting documents, performing intake interviews, and learning about health and nutrition policy. This internship provides you valuable practice experience interacting with clients and governmental agencies. In addition, you will gain extensive knowledge about Tennessee’s Medicaid law.
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As a casework intern you will have the opportunity to work your own case under the supervision of TJC’s advocates and/or attorneys. This is an ideal position for law students, recent graduates or undergraduate students that are interested in law and/or public health.
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