IT Undergraduate Internship

Job Description

About the Company: The Brennan Center for Justice

The Brennan Center for Justice at NYU School of Law is a nonpartisan law and policy institute dedicated to improving the systems of democracy and justice in the United States. It strives to hold political institutions and laws accountable to the core American ideals of democracy and equal justice for all.

The organization operates as a part think-tank, part advocacy group, and part cutting-edge communications hub. Its work begins with rigorous research, followed by the crafting of innovative policies, and then fighting for their implementation in various arenas including Congress, state legislatures, courts, and the court of public opinion.

The Brennan Center’s extensive work covers a wide range of critical areas, including:
• Voting rights.
• Campaign finance reform.
• Efforts to end mass incarceration.
• Preserving Constitutional protections in national security policies.

The Brennan Center is deeply committed to diversity and inclusion, actively seeking to consider a wide range of candidates, including those with diverse experiences and backgrounds. They operate as an equal opportunity employer, ensuring employment decisions are made without regard to race, ethnicity, gender identity, socioeconomic identity, sexual orientation, national origin, previous incarceration, disability, military veteran/status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Furthermore, the Center prioritizes public health and the safety of its staff and visitors, requiring COVID-19 vaccination (or a legal exemption) for all employees working in their New York and Washington, DC offices.

About the Job: Fall 2025 IT Undergraduate Internship – DC

The Brennan Center for Justice is seeking an IT Undergraduate Intern to support its Information Technology department. This is presented as an exciting opportunity for an energetic student to begin a career in Information Technology.

• Job Title: IT Undergraduate Internship.
• Direct Employer: Brennan Center for Justice (Lensa promotes the job on behalf of its partners).
• Location: This is an in-person internship located at the Brennan Center’s Washington DC office.
• Role Purpose: To assist the IT Director in providing crucial help desk support to the Brennan Center’s staff across both their New York and DC offices.
• Eligibility: This internship is only open to current undergraduate students.
• Duration: The internship is scheduled to run from September – December 2025.
• Hours: Interns are expected to work approximately 10 – 20 hours per week.
• Pay: The internship offers a compensation rate of $17.50 per hour.
• Note on Pay: The Brennan Center will adhere to the rules of the intern’s academic institution. Therefore, if a school’s policy does not permit paid internships (e.g., due to receiving academic credit), the internship will not be paid. For students participating in formal school internship programs that might allow for more than the stated hours, the Center will make a determination based on its needs and a further assessment of the school’s program.

Key Responsibilities:

The IT Undergraduate Intern will be responsible for a variety of IT support tasks, including:
• Providing desktop and telephone technical support to all Brennan Center employees.
• Ensuring proper documentation of all calls and problem resolutions.
• Delivering user-level software support for a range of applications, such as MS Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access), Adobe Acrobat, Office 365, and the Sage fundraising database.
• Performing necessary tasks to upgrade, repair, and replace computers and printers.

Required Experience/Skills/Requirements:

Candidates for this internship should possess:
• Technician Level 1 skills.
• Strong communication skills, complemented by excellent listening and verbal abilities.
• Proven problem-solving ability and a keen detail-orientation.
• At least a beginner’s knowledge of hardware and software installation.
• Proficiency in MS Office (both desktop and cloud-based applications).
• Familiarity with standard desktop concepts, including TCP/IP settings and the ability to troubleshoot network connectivity issues.
• Familiarity with major smartphone and tablet models and their operating systems.
• A basic understanding of various mobile device platforms and Macintosh systems.

The Brennan Center encourages prospective applicants to apply even if they are uncertain about meeting 100% of the listed qualifications.

Application Process:

• Application Deadline: July 18, 2025.
• Preferred Application Method: Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply online by visiting the provided link: >>LINK HERE<< (https://brennancenter.applytojob.com/apply/kDHA1nb75I/Fall-2025-IT-Undergraduate-Internship-DC). • Required Application Materials (preferably in PDF format):
1. Your resume.
2. A cover letter specifically detailing your interest in the position and what you hope to contribute to the role.
3. A list of contact details for three professional references.
• Review Process: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Interested students are encouraged to apply early, as positions will be filled once qualified candidates are identified.
• Alternative Application: If applicants encounter difficulties with the online system, they may send their application by e-mail to brennancenterjobs@nyu.edu with “IT DC Fall Internship” in the subject line. This alternative method should only be used *after• registering in the online system.
• Important Note: No phone calls, please.