Spring 2022 Deadline: December 3rd, 2021
Summer 2022 Deadline: January 14th, 2022
The Brennan Center hires undergraduate student interns for fall, spring, and summer semesters to provide administrative and programmatic support to staff in our Communications, Development, Events, Finance, Human Resources, Operations, and Programs (Democracy, Justice, and Liberty & National Security) departments.
This is a great experience for undergraduate students interested in the general workings of a not-for-profit organization.
Responsibilities: All interns assist with general administrative and clerical work, including filing, photocopying, answering phones, shipping and mailing, coordinating meetings, drafting routine correspondence, and covering the reception desk.
In addition to administrative and reception duties, specific responsibilities for each department include:
Communications – filing press clips and tracking media appearances; creating and updating press lists; tracking Brennan Center issues and initiatives on the web; creating and editing event transcripts; and assisting in outreach.
Development – assisting in event organization; updating the fundraising database; researching funding opportunities; and assisting in donor correspondence.
Events – setting up and breaking down events; traveling to and from events; marketing tasks; greeting guests; organizing event logistics; and assisting the Events team with various projects.
Finance – assisting in processing payables and receivables; and backing up Accounts Payable staff, after learning software and systems.
Human Resources – assisting staff with research; onboarding new hires; recruitment; payroll; updating data spreadsheets and benefit enrollments; and filing personnel records.
Operations – assisting with general administrative, research, and clerical work.
Development – assisting in event organization; updating the fundraising database; researching funding opportunities; and assisting in donor correspondence.
Events – setting up and breaking down events; traveling to and from events; marketing tasks; greeting guests; organizing event logistics; and assisting the Events team with various projects.
Finance – assisting in processing payables and receivables; and backing up Accounts Payable staff, after learning software and systems.
Human Resources – assisting staff with research; onboarding new hires; recruitment; payroll; updating data spreadsheets and benefit enrollments; and filing personnel records.
Operations – assisting with general administrative, research, and clerical work.
Programs:
Democracy – providing support for litigation, assisting in the research for and rollout of reports, and aiding the program’s advocacy efforts.
Justice – tracking developments in criminal justice; building lists of key stakeholders; conducting background research; assisting with report research, editing, and rollout; and administrative support.
Liberty & National Security – conducting research on program issues, such as surveillance, religious and racial profiling, and counter-terrorism initiatives; copy-editing and cite-checking research papers, blogs, op-eds, or other materials; and assisting with scheduling, mailing publications, and maintaining contact lists.
Democracy – providing support for litigation, assisting in the research for and rollout of reports, and aiding the program’s advocacy efforts.
Justice – tracking developments in criminal justice; building lists of key stakeholders; conducting background research; assisting with report research, editing, and rollout; and administrative support.
Liberty & National Security – conducting research on program issues, such as surveillance, religious and racial profiling, and counter-terrorism initiatives; copy-editing and cite-checking research papers, blogs, op-eds, or other materials; and assisting with scheduling, mailing publications, and maintaining contact lists.
Hours: 15–25/week during fall and spring semesters; 40/week during summer
Compensation: $15/hour
Qualifications: Interns must have a passion for our issues and excellent written and verbal communication skills. The ideal candidates are independent, detail-oriented, and highly organized. Experience with Windows XP, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Word are a must. Database experience is very helpful. Must be open to evolving responsibilities. These positions are only open to current undergraduate students.
To Apply: Please visit our employment portal to see which programs/departments are hosting interns. Upload your cover letter, resume, and a list of contact details for three references. In your cover letter and in the application on our website, please specify the department that most interests you. No phone calls please.
