About Innocence Project
What is the Innocence Project?
The Innocence Project describes itself as "a national litigation and public policy organization dedicated to exonerating wrongfully convicted individuals through DNA testing and other scientific advancements, and reforming the criminal justice system to prevent future injustice." It was founded in 1992. Its careers page says "The Innocence Project works to create fair, compassionate, and equitable systems of justice; free the innocent; and prevent wrongful convictions" and "Our work is guided by science and grounded in anti-racism".
Where will I work?
Its contact page lists 40 Worth Street, Suite 701, New York, NY 10013. Its careers and contact pages state no remote or hybrid policy, so this profile records none. On 2026-10-09 its careers page lists internships and volunteer opportunities under "Current Opportunities" and no staff openings.
What is the Innocence Project team like?
Its careers page says "Employees repeatedly tell us that the number one reason they love working at the Innocence Project is the opportunity to work alongside brilliant, extraordinarily talented peers who are driving powerful change." It adds "we laugh together, we care about our collective well-being, and we hold a number of social events". Its core values are "Accountability, Collaboration, Empathy and Compassion, Equity, Person-Centeredness, Quality Focus, and Self Awareness". On pay it says "we aim to pay at the 75th percentile of our competitive market for all positions".
Work-Life Balance
Its careers page says "Paid time off is generous and includes:" "22 PTO days annually for new employees and additional increases with tenure", "12 sick days annually", "13 paid holidays annually plus 2 “floating” holidays" and "6 half-day summer Fridays per year". It also lists a "4-week paid sabbatical awarded after 10 years of service, and every subsequent 10 years of service" and "Occasional paid office-closures for rest". That is 37 days of paid time off, holidays and floating holidays in the first year, before sick days.
Perks and Benefits
- 22 PTO days a year to start, rising with tenure, plus 12 sick days
- 13 paid holidays plus 2 floating holidays, and 6 half-day summer Fridays a year
- A four-week paid sabbatical after 10 years of service, and every 10 years after
- $1 a month health, dental and vision coverage for all employees
- Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care
- A 401(k) with a Roth option and a dollar-for-dollar company match up to 6%
- Paid disability and paid family leave
- Family planning reimbursement for adoption, surrogacy, fertility support and egg cryopreservation
- Eight free mental health visits through its employee assistance program, plus support toward out-of-network visits
- Company-paid transit funds, and qualifying employer status under Public Service Loan Forgiveness