Democracy NY Undergrad Internship
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Job Description
About the Company:
The Brennan Center for Justice at NYU School of Law is a nonpartisan law and policy institute focused on improving democracy and justice systems in the United States. They strive to hold political institutions and laws accountable to the ideals of democracy and equal justice. Their work encompasses areas like voting rights, campaign finance reform, ending mass incarceration, and preserving Constitutional protections in national security policies. They operate as a think-tank, advocacy group, and communications hub, using rigorous research to craft innovative policies and advocate for them in various forums.
Job Description:
The Brennan Center for Justice is seeking undergraduate interns to provide research, administrative, and clerical support to staff within its Democracy program. This is an in-person internship located in their New York City office.
Responsibilities:
• General Administrative Support: Filing, answering phones, coordinating meetings, drafting routine correspondence, and covering the reception desk.
• Substantive Engagement: Opportunities to attend and observe substantive meetings, events, and conversations related to program work.
• Research Assistance: Providing support for litigation and assisting in the research and rollout of reports.
• Advocacy Support: Aiding the program’s advocacy efforts in areas like Voting, Elections and Government, Judiciary, Federal Reform, Redistricting, and other related projects.
Qualifications:
• Essential Skills: Independent self-starter, detail-oriented, energetic, punctual, highly organized, excellent research, writing, and analytical skills, and a passion for the Brennan Center’s issues.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office is required. Experience working with data is highly helpful.
• Adaptability: Applicants must be open to evolving responsibilities.
Important Information:
• Eligibility: Open to current undergraduate students only.
• Hours: Approximately 10 – 20 hours per week.
• Pay: $17.50 per hour.
• Duration: September – December 2025.
• Application Deadline: July 18, 2025.
• School Internship Requirements: The Brennan Center will adhere to school rules regarding internships, including pay stipulations related to receiving credit.
• Vaccination Policy: Employees working in the New York and Washington, DC offices are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 or meet the legal guidelines for an exemption.
• Equal Opportunity Employer: The Brennan Center for Justice is an equal opportunity employer.
