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The Community Relations Service (CRS) is a component of the Department of Justice.

As America’s Peacemaker, CRS provides facilitation, mediation, training and consultation services to communities in conflict — enhancing their ability to independently prevent and resolve future conflicts.

Since 1964, CRS has served as a force for conciliation and peace in communities fraught with racial tension and discord. Over the years, the scope of CRS’ work has expanded to address discrimination and hate crimes based on race, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation and disability.

Our approach, though adaptive to the changing times, remains rooted in our core mission: to build trust, increase capacity and foster lasting relationships. By doing so, we aim to create a nation resilient in the face of hate and discrimination.

Careers at CRS

Our employees work at CRS Headquarters in Washington, D.C., and in the field through one of our 10 regional offices and 14 field offices.

These offices are strategically located throughout the country to meet the unique needs of the communities CRS serves and enable staff to deploy quickly in times of crisis.

CRS currently does not have any new job postings. 

Intern With Us

The Community Relations Service (CRS), a component of the Department of Justice, works to resolve civil rights conflict arising out of race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or disability. CRS does so by engaging communities in difficult conversations through peaceful dialogue.

We are currently looking for students from diverse academic backgrounds and experience who are interested in working with CRS to support communities across the country.

Through our internship program, students gain first-hand experience working for a federal component with nationwide impact. As America’s Peacemaker, CRS provides facilitation, mediation, training and consultation services to communities in conflict — enhancing their ability to independently prevent and resolve future conflicts.

Download the internship overview brochure