Brennan Center for Justice

Spring 2024 LNS Undergraduate Internship, DC


PayCompetitive
LocationWashington/District Of Columbia
Employment typeOther

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  • Job Description

      Req#: mBvDaEAPkV

      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. We 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 the fight against terrorism. Part think tank, part advocacy group, part cutting edge communications hub, we start with rigorous research. We craft innovative policies. And we fight for them – in Congress and the states, in the courts, and in the court of public opinion.

      We are seeking interns to provide research, administrative, and clerical support to staff in our Washington, D.C. office

      Note: This internship will take place in person at our Washington, D.C. office.

      LNS interns typically conduct research on program issues, such as surveillance, religious and racial profiling, counter-terrorism initiatives, and presidential emergency powers; copy-edit and cite check research papers, blogs, op-eds, or other materials; assist with scheduling, mailing publications, and maintaining contact lists. In addition, interns frequently assist with general administrative and clerical work for the LNS program, including filing, photocopying, shipping and mailing, coordinating meetings and setting up meeting space, and assisting with travel arrangements and expense reports. There are also opportunities to attend and observe substantive meetings, events, and conversations on program work.


      Responsibilities: All interns will assist with general administrative, 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. Additionally, there will be opportunities to attend and observe substantive meetings, events, and conversations on program work.

      Qualifications: The ideal candidates are independent self-starters; detail-oriented; energetic; punctual; and highly organized. Interns must also have excellent, research, writing, and analytical skills, as well as a passion for our issues. Experience with Windows, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word a must. Database experience is very helpful. Applicant must be open to evolving responsibilities.

      The Brennan Center is committed to advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the workplace. We continuously work with our staff to find new ways to increase diversity and to build and cultivate an inclusive and equitable work environment, where everyone can be their true self and feel a strong sense of belonging. As such, we seek to hire employees who have a commitment to and/or experience with diversity, equity, and inclusion. In addition, we expect employees to participate/contribute with DEI initiatives or activities with recruitment, retention, and workplace culture.

      This internship is only open to current undergraduate students.

      Hours: Approximately 10-20 per week


      Pay: $17.00 per hour

      Duration: Spring Semester 2024

      Application Deadline: November 17, 2023

      Note: The Brennan Center will follow the rules of your school regarding internships. Therefore, if a school doesn’t allow you to do a paid internship for some reason (i.e., receiving credit, etc.), then your internship will not be paid. In addition, if you are participating in a formal school internship program that allows you to work more than our stated hours, we will make a determination based on our needs and further assessment of your school’s program.

      Application Info
      To Apply: Please visit >>LINK HERE

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