About CHOOSE 180

CHOOSE 180 transforms systems of injustice and supports the young people who are too often impacted by these systems. We envision a future where youthful behavior is decriminalized and young people are offered restorative practices in lieu of traditional prosecution. In place of the school-to-prison pipeline, a community will exist to see youth as possibilities, not problems to be solved and help young people realize their potential and provide them with the tools necessary to achieve their goals. 

CHOOSE 180 is made up of passionate individuals who together create a workplace deeply rooted in the community. We place an emphasis on bringing your whole self to the work of CHOOSE 180 as it is our shared conviction that you can’t compartmentalize greatness and to do so we have created a safe space for our team to be supported in their highs, lows and everything in between. This is the secret to our impact; passionate people who are committed to being their best, so that they can give their best to our youth and young adults. 

Position Overview

CHOOSE 180 is seeking a program intern to work on a social enterprise model project and support the Teaching and Advancement (TA) team in developing workshops and trainings. These workshops and trainings will eventually be offered to community and system partners to help them better support the youth they serve. 

This role is an excellent opportunity for a past CHOOSE 180 participant or a student (undergraduate or graduate) interested in curriculum design, adult learning theories, youth justice, and non-profit program development. The intern will work closely with the TA Project Manager and will contribute to the development of workshop and training framework, materials, and evaluation tools. 

Duties and Key Responsibilities:

• Research youth justice, the school to prison pipeline, and issues young people face today
• Conduct a literature review on adult learning theories and best practices for workshops and trainings
• Support the development of workshop frameworks and materials 
• Assist with creating post-workshop feedback and evaluation tools 
• Attend staff and program meetings 

Desired Qualifications:

• Commitment to the vision and goals of CHOOSE 180
• Personal or professional experience with the criminal legal system
• Interest in youth justice, curriculum design, learning theories, or community-based work 
• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills 
• Organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple tasks 
• Ability to communicate effectively with internal staff and external partners 
• Comfortable working independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• Familiarity with curriculum design, learning theories, and program evaluations is a plus but not required

What You’ll Gain:

• Knowledge of the school to prison pipeline and the juvenile justice system
• Exposure to research, facilitation, curriculum design, and evaluation skills
• Project management skills
• Access to a growing professional network 

Additional Information: 

Please note that this internship position is contingent upon the successful completion of state

and national background checks, including fingerprinting.

This is a part-time 12 week temporary position of up to 20 hours per week and may require availability during evenings and weekends. 

Compensation for this position is $25 an hour.