Vera works to advance justice in an increasingly multicultural country and globally connected world. We welcome diversity in all its forms in our staff, including race, gender identity or expression, educational attainment, disability, veteran status, and personal experience with the criminal justice system.

We want to be an employer of choice in our field, and supporting Vera staff—both personally and professionally—is a priority. To do this, we provide:

Regular reviews of our salary structure to ensure that we are at or above market rate
Training and learning opportunities with leaders in our field
Eight weeks paid family leave and other generous time off benefits
Comprehensive insurance coverage, including medical and dental, life and accidental death, and disability
A retirement savings plan, including employer contributions and the opportunity for your own tax-advantaged savings
Tuition reimbursement and publication incentives

Current Openings

"It's rare that you have the opportunity to see the impact of your work in real time. At Vera, we understand that change is a process and we are fortunate enough to spend our days guiding and assisting various system stakeholders in making progress towards realizing a justice system that upholds human dignity and respect for all."

Cymone Fuller

"This place is unique in that we are encouraged to bring creativity and knowledge from other sectors into our justice policy work. We are constantly thinking outside the box and our work each day feels fresh and dynamic."

Susan Shah

"I work at Vera because we prioritize human dignity within the greater society, as well as within our place of work. Vera is not afraid to acknowledge areas where we can improve ourselves as an organization, which inspires me to continuously challenge myself and push my limits."