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Peace Fellow Internship
The Peace Fellow Internship Program was established in 2012 to provide undergraduate and graduate students who are dedicated to peacemaking an opportunity that prepares them to work in communities impacted by homicide. Our program equips emerging professionals with the tools, skills and experience to serve families impacted by homicide equitably with dignity and compassion, regardless of the circumstances.
Peace Fellows work alongside community leaders and experts in a collaborative environment where they can learn from one another. Fellows are welcomed into this professional network and encouraged to build relationships with experienced providers, elected officials and key stakeholders.
The program is carefully designed to meet each individual’s learning objectives. Peace Fellows will develop an increased capacity to serve families impacted by murder, trauma, grief and loss. Open internship positions will vary based on the needs of the Louis D. Brown Peace Institute. Most positions require a semester or year-long commitment with a minimum of 8 hours per week.
For more information please contact Alethea Pratt.
Current Openings
Position Title: CEO Content Capture Peace Fellow Intern
Salary Range: $500 stipend/semester
About the Louis D. Brown Peace Institute, Dorchester, MA
The Louis D. Brown Peace Institute stands as a beacon of hope and healing, transforming the devastating impact of murder, trauma, grief, and loss into a powerful force for peace. Rooted in the legacy of Louis D. Brown, a young peacemaker who was murdered at age 15, the organization provides vital support to families navigating unimaginable pain, preventing cycles of retaliatory violence. Through compassionate services, dedicated advocacy, and comprehensive training, the Louis D. Brown Peace Institute fosters a world where all families can live in peace and all people are valued.
Position Summary
The Louis D. Brown Peace Institute is seeking a part-time Peace Fellow to help tell the story of our CEO’s daily work and leadership, and to support the Institute in sharing its mission through written content. This fellow will work closely with the communications team to document and share the CEO’s engagements via photos, video, social media content, and written materials, including op-eds, articles, and blog posts. This role offers a unique opportunity to witness and uplift the day-to-day peacemaking work of a nationally recognized leader while contributing to thought leadership in the field of homicide response and trauma-informed care.
Reports to: Senior Producer
Time Commitment: The schedule will average 15–20 hours per week, with flexibility based on the CEO’s calendar and event needs. The role involves working both in the office and in the field to capture content through video, photography, and written storytelling. Some evenings and weekends will be required for event coverage, with flexibility during the week to accommodate. Consideration will be given to the student’s coursework schedule.
Location: Dorchester, Massachusetts
Start Date: June, 2026
Responsibilities:
- Document the CEO’s daily activities and engagements through photo, video, and written content
- Produce and publish regular social media content that uplifts the CEO’s leadership, values, and public presence
- Shadow the CEO at meetings, events, and speaking engagements to capture behind-the-scenes moments and key messages
- Edit and organize content for various platforms, including Instagram, LinkedIn, and internal communications
- Collaborate with the Production & Storytelling team to align CEO content with broader organizational messaging
- Ensure all published materials are respectful, timely, on-brand, and aligned with the LDBPI’s values
- Maintain digital archives of CEO content for future storytelling and reporting
Qualifications & Skills:
- Strong writing and communication skills, especially for social media
- Proficient in photography, videography, and basic editing (e.g. iMovie, Adobe Premiere Rush, Lightroom, Canva)
- Deep respect for the CEO’s lived experience, voice, and leadership style
- Discretion, professionalism, and emotional intelligence—must be comfortable handling sensitive or confidential moments
- Self-starter with excellent time management and follow-through
- Ability to travel within Boston and attend events, often on evenings or weekends
- Adaptable, team-oriented, and grounded in values of dignity, love, and justice
- Experience in nonprofit, advocacy, or mission-driven storytelling a plus
Benefits:
May be eligible for academic credit. Some academic institutions
require pre-approval for participation in internships. Students should check with their academic
institution to ensure any requirements are met prior to engaging in an internship role.
- Professional Experience
- Hands-on experience in communications, storytelling, and content creation across multiple platforms (social media, video, written content).
- Opportunity to shadow a CEO and senior leader in nonprofit social justice and trauma-informed work.
- Experience writing op-eds, articles, and thought leadership content for real-world audiences.
- Exposure to event documentation, public speaking, and media relations.
- Skill Development
- Writing, editing, and media production skills in a professional, real-world context.
- Training in trauma-informed communication and working with sensitive content.
- Leadership observation and mentorship: understanding how high-level organizational decisions are made.
- Networking with nonprofit professionals, public officials, and community leaders.
- Academic & Career Advancement
- Ability to earn academic credit if aligned with their school’s internship requirements.
- Strong resume-building experience in social justice, nonprofit leadership, and communications.
- Letters of recommendation from senior staff/CEO.
- Personal Growth
- Exposure to healing-centered and socially responsible work.
- Opportunity to contribute to community impact storytelling and amplify voices of families impacted by violence.
- Understanding of nonprofit operations and mission-driven leadership.
How to Apply:
Email cover letter and resume, including three professional and/or academic references with their contact information, to jobs@ldbpeaceinstitute.org by May 15, 2026. In the email subject line, include the position title and your full name. Only complete applications will be considered. No phone calls, please. Qualified candidates will be contacted.
The Louis D. Brown Peace Institute is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, nationality, ability, age, gender identity or gender expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, interns and volunteers.
Position Title: Legacy Research Peace Fellow
Salary: $500 stipend/semester
About the Louis D. Brown Peace Institute, Dorchester, MA
The Louis D. Brown Peace Institute stands as a beacon of hope and healing, transforming the devastating impact of murder, trauma, grief, and loss into a powerful force for peace. Rooted in the legacy of Louis D. Brown, a young peacemaker who was murdered at age 15, the organization provides vital support to families navigating unimaginable pain, preventing cycles of retaliatory violence. Through compassionate services, dedicated advocacy, and comprehensive training, the Louis D. Brown Peace Institute fosters a world where all families can live in peace and all people are valued.
Position Summary
The Legacy Research Peace Fellow will gather, analyze, and organize public documentation of Chaplain Clementina Chéry’s life, work, and leadership.
The person selected will:
- Conduct archival research across media, academic, spiritual, and public records
- Synthesize key narratives and milestones into a cohesive historical timeline
- Support development of an annotated bibliography or legacy archive
- Assist with planning and curation of public-facing legacy materials
Reports to: CEO
Time Commitment: 15-20 hrs/wk for a full academic year
Location: Dorchester, Massachusetts
Start Date: September, 2025
Responsibilities:
- Identify and collect academic, media, and public service references about Clementina Chéry
- Review and summarize content related to her personal story, public leadership, and institutional impact
- Develop metadata and indexing systems for organizing a legacy archive
- Support curation of multimedia materials for digital and physical exhibition
- Meet with supervisor on a regular basis
- Present folder with research spanning 32 years of the organization’s existence
Qualifications & Skills:
- Current enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate program; relevant experience in research, archiving, or storytelling preferred
- Strong writing and synthesis skills
- Experience with databases, academic journals, and media archives a plus
- Familiarity with G Suite, Zoom, and basic digital asset organization tools
Benefits:
- Opportunity to help shape how a national leader’s story is remembered and told
- Direct mentorship from a team committed to honoring survivor leadership
- Access to training and tools rooted in a survivor-centered approach
- Flexible schedule, with many projects able to be completed remotely
- Opportunity to work with a leading organization serving families impacted by homicide.
- Network with highly skilled and knowledgeable providers in the field of trauma response,
violence prevention and intervention, homicide bereavement, and healing.
- May be eligible for academic credit. Some academic institutions
require pre-approval for participation in internships. Students should check with their academic institution to ensure any requirements are met prior to engaging in an internship role.
How to Apply:
Email cover letter and resume, including three professional and/or academic references with their contact information, to jobs@ldbpeaceinstitute.org by August 2, 2026. In the email subject line, include the position title and your full name. Only complete applications will be considered. No phone calls, please. Qualified candidates will be contacted.
The Louis D. Brown Peace Institute is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, nationality, ability, age, gender identity or gender expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, interns and volunteers.
Position Title: Production & Storytelling Peace Fellow Intern
Salary: $500 stipend/semester
About the Louis D. Brown Peace Institute, Dorchester, MA
The Louis D. Brown Peace Institute (LDBPI) is a center of Healing, Teaching and Learning for families and communities impacted by murder, trauma, grief and loss. Our commitment is to transform society’s response to homicide so all families are treated with dignity and compassion. Our programs and services are grounded in the Center for Disease Control’s social-ecological framework that interventions are needed at multiple levels in order to interrupt cycles of violence. The LDBPI is recognized across the state and country for the best practices in the field of homicide response. With over 25 years of experience, the LDBPI continues to innovate and grow.
Position Summary
The Production & Storytelling Peace Fellow is a multidisciplinary role. The person chosen shall assist with execution of editorial calendar responsibilities and provide additional support to the P&S team as needed
Reports to: Senior Producer and Content Producer
Time Commitment: 10-15 hrs/wk
Start Date: June, 2026
Responsibilities
General Production Support:
- Provide technical, design, website, and editing support following the department editorial calendar
- Assist with editing audio and video footage throughout post-production workflow
- Administrative support with workflows for content requests across all departments
- Support with inventory systems of merchandise
Social Media Support:
- Assist in the development and promotion of social media content for various internal and external initiatives
- Monitor activity in organization’s social media accounts under guidance of supervisors
Additional Communication Support:
- Research and analyze the LDBPI’s archives for information in support of marketing initiatives
- Meet with supervisors on regular basis
Qualifications & Skills
- Current enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate studies program; relevant experience and authority in media production, marketing, photography, film and/or research a plus
- Thorough knowledge of G Suite software (Gmail, Google Docs, Google Sheets, Google Drive) and Zoom
- Thorough knowledge of Canva, CapCut, and other mobile/online-based design and editing software
- Thorough knowledge of social media software/trends
- Thorough knowledge of Adobe design and editing software a plus
Benefits
- Opportunity to work with a team committed to working from an assets- and strengths-based approach
- Opportunity to work with a leading organization serving survivors of homicide victims to explore and develop skills in your field of study
- Access to survivor-based training and tools
- Flexible schedule, with some projects able to be done remotely
- $1000 total stipend per semester
- May be eligible for academic credit. Some academic institutions require pre-approval for participation in internships. Students should check with their academic institution to ensure any requirements are met prior to engaging in an internship role.
How to Apply
Email cover letter and resume, including three professional and/or academic references with their contact information, to jobs@ldbpeaceinstitute.org by May 15, 2026. In the email subject line, include the position title and your full name. Only complete applications will be considered. No phone calls, please. Qualified candidates will be contacted.
The Louis D. Brown Peace Institute is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, nationality, ability, age, gender identity or gender expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, interns and volunteers.