Operations Undergraduate 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 that seeks to improve the systems of democracy and justice in the United States. They work to hold our political institutions and laws accountable to the twin American ideals of democracy and equal justice for all. The Brennan Center’s work ranges from voting rights to campaign finance reform, from ending mass incarceration to preserving Constitutional protections in national security policies. Part think-tank, part advocacy group, part cutting edge communications hub, they start with rigorous research. They craft innovative policies. And they fight for them – in Congress and the states, in the courts, and in the court of public opinion.
Job Description:
The Brennan Center for Justice is seeking an intern to provide operational support to the Manager of Administration and Special Projects and Office Manager in their office for their Operations team.
Note: This internship is in-person at their New York City office.
Responsibilities:
• Assist with general administrative, event support, research, and clerical work for the Brennan Center, including filing, photocopying, answering phones, shipping and mailing, coordinating meetings, drafting routine correspondence and covering the reception desk.
• Opportunities to attend and observe substantive meetings, events, and conversations on program work.
Qualifications:
• Independent self-starters, friendly, cheerful, energetic, punctual, resourceful, positive, detail-oriented, and highly organized.
• Excellent research, writing, and analytical skills, as well as a passion for our issues.
• Highly organized and able to find solutions with minimal supervision.
• Comfortable speaking on the phone and greeting visitors.
• Experience with Windows, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Word a must.
• Open to evolving responsibilities.
• Must be able to lift over 25lbs.
• Must have a sense of humor.
• Open to considering a wide range of candidates, including those with diverse experiences and backgrounds.
• This internship is only open to current undergraduate students.
Hours: Approximately 10 – 20 hours per week
Pay: $17.50 per hour
Duration: September – December 2025
Application Deadline: July 18, 2025
To Apply:
Please visit >>LINK HERE<< (https://brennancenter.applytojob.com/apply/ifM0t4Ux9f/Fall-2025-Operations-Undergraduate-Internship) and upload (preferably in pdf) your (1) resume, (2) cover letter and (3) a list of contact details for three references. In your cover letter, please specify why you are interested in the role. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. We encourage interested students to apply early, as the positions will be filled once qualified candidates are found. No phone calls, please.
