Education Justice Project

Website Developer

Develop and maintain EJP websites; implement features; ensure WCAG accessibility and security; collaborate across teams; 1-2 years web development; HTML, CSS, JavaScript; WordPress; basic SEO and analytics.

Policy & Research Advisory Committee

Familiar with Illinois criminal legal system, higher education in prison, strong teamwork and communication, dependable, committed to educational equity and evidence-based policy.

EJP Blended Course Student Application

Student Application

Open to enrolled students aged 18+, Fall 2026 blended creative writing course CW 463; background check may exclude individuals with criminal records; transportation provided; information sessions via Zoom.

EJP Workshop Facilitator Application

Workshop Facilitator

Facilitate in-person workshops, complete security checks and IDOC clearance, commit to social justice, manage time to prepare and conduct sessions.

EJP Internship Application - Not Currently Accepting Applications

Education Justice Project Internship

Enrollment as undergraduate or graduate student; interest in incarceration and reentry; ability to commit 4 hours/week and attend weekly meetings; eligible for course credit.

EJP For-Credit Course Instructor Application

Course Instructor

Experience teaching or designing college courses; ability to create syllabi and assignments; capacity to teach in a prison education setting; commit to schedule and participate in trainings; eligible to teach for-credit UIUC courses.

EJP Writing and Math Partner (WAMP) Application

Writing and Math Partner

Requires background check and IDOC clearance; commitment to monthly visits; interest in social justice; bachelor's degree for currently enrolled UIUC students; open to diverse applicants.

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EJP Mindfulness Discussion Group Application

Mindfulness Discussion Group Member

Personal meditation practice; willingness to facilitate and participate in group discussions.

EJP’s Initiative for Connection and Belonging (ICB) Team Application

Team Member

Non-compensated, volunteer position; no explicit experience required.

EJP Associate Librarian Application 

Associate Librarian

MLIS, current enrollment in MLIS, or equivalent professional experience; non-compensated; work with incarcerated student librarians; available for 2026-27.

EJP Computer Lab Application

Computer Lab Assistant

Familiarity with computer lab environments; ability to train and support on-site staff; experience with computer hardware/software is a plus; non-compensated position.

CAVE (Community Anti-Violence Education)

Facilitator

Commitment to anti-violence, serious purpose, emotional intelligence, collaboration; must have a bachelor’s degree; willingness to obtain IDOC clearance.

Title	Location	Date
Website Developer Full Time, Part Time, Contract, Internship, Temporary, Seasonal, Volunteer · $35K/yr · 1+ YOE Champaign, Illinois, United States · Remote	Champaign, Illinois, United States Remote	Apr 6, 2026
Policy & Research Advisory Committee Contract, Full Time, Part Time, Temporary, Internship, Seasonal, Volunteer · $52K/yr Champaign, Illinois, United States · Remote	Champaign, Illinois, United States Remote	Mar 26, 2026
EJP Blended Course Student Application Internship, Volunteer, Contract, Temporary, Full Time, Part Time, Seasonal Champaign or Danville · Hybrid	Champaign or Danville Hybrid	Dec 10, 2025
EJP Workshop Facilitator Application Volunteer Danville, Illinois, United States · Onsite	Danville, Illinois, United States Onsite	Oct 3, 2025
EJP Internship Application - Not Currently Accepting Applications Internship Champaign, Illinois, United States · Onsite	Champaign, Illinois, United States Onsite	Aug 23, 2025
EJP For-Credit Course Instructor Application Part Time Danville, Illinois, United States · Onsite	Danville, Illinois, United States Onsite	Aug 21, 2025
EJP Writing and Math Partner (WAMP) Application Volunteer, Part Time, Contract, Full Time Danville, Illinois, United States · Onsite	Danville, Illinois, United States Onsite	Aug 21, 2025
EJP Mindfulness Discussion Group Application Volunteer, Full Time, Part Time, Contract, Internship, Temporary, Seasonal Danville, Illinois, United States · Onsite	Danville, Illinois, United States Onsite	Aug 21, 2025
EJP’s Initiative for Connection and Belonging (ICB) Team Application Volunteer Champaign, Illinois, United States · Onsite	Champaign, Illinois, United States Onsite	Aug 21, 2025
EJP Associate Librarian Application Volunteer Danville, Illinois, United States · Onsite	Danville, Illinois, United States Onsite	Aug 17, 2025
EJP Computer Lab Application Volunteer Danville, Illinois, United States · Onsite	Danville, Illinois, United States Onsite	Aug 17, 2025
CAVE (Community Anti-Violence Education) Volunteer Danville, Illinois, United States · Onsite	Danville, Illinois, United States Onsite	Aug 17, 2025

Activities	Higher education instructionReentry support servicesEducational curriculum developmentAcademic researchCommunity outreach
Headquarters	US
Industries	Higher EducationSocial Services
Name	Education Justice Project
Employees	80
Type	Government
Parent Company	University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Tagline	Provides university education and reentry support to incarcerated individuals.
Founded	2,006
Website	educationjustice.net

Education Justice Project

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