Job Opportunity at Death Penalty Information Center - Seniors or Recent Graduates

The Death Penalty Information Center (DPIC) in Washington, D.C., seeks interested candidates for a year-long Data Fellowship running from September 2021 to September 2022. The Center is a non-profit organization serving the media and the public with analysis and information on capital punishment. DPIC promotes informed discussion of the death penalty by preparing in-depth reports, conducting briefings for journalists, and serving as a resource to those working on this issue. The Data Fellow is the point person for managing DPIC’s data on death sentences and other aspects of capital punishment and plays a key role in creating DPIC’s data visualizations.

We're looking for someone with strong data analysis skills, the ability to create compelling data visualizations, an interest in the criminal legal system, and a strong commitment to social justice and racial equity. This one-year position is great for someone starting their career, or considering applying to graduate school in the near future. The job listing is available online here. 

Job Type: Temporary

Time Commitment: Full-Time Schedule 

Application Deadline: June 7, 2021

Start Date: September 6, 2021

Professional Level: Entry Level

Please send a cover letter and resume in a single PDF to Steven Czarnecki at sczarnecki@deathpenaltyinfo.org, or apply online through Idealist here. Please also include a data visualization, writing sample, or other relevant work product that demonstrates the relevant skills for this role. You can include this sample as a PDF with your resume and cover letter or as a link to an online visualization.

If you or your students have any questions about DPIC or the position, please reach out to Steven Czarnecki at sczarnecki@deathpenaltyinfo.org or our Managing Director Anne Holsinger at aholsinger@deathpenaltyinfo.org