Technology & Operations Intern; Volunteer​/Scholarship

Technology & Operations Intern

Young Americans for Liberty is looking for a Technology & Operations Intern to support the systems and processes that keep the organization running.

This is not a narrow internship. You will work across technology and operations, helping execute the day-to-day work that allows teams to move faster and focus on higher-impact priorities.

If you are comfortable jumping into different types of work, learning quickly, and taking ownership of tasks, this role will give you exposure to how a real operations and tech function runs.

The Technology & Operations Intern supports YAL's Technology Operations and broader Operations teams by handling a wide range of technical and operational tasks.

This role is intentionally broad. In a given week, you may work on spreadsheet cleanup, support triage, documentation, research, vendor follow-ups, event preparation, or small system updates. The value of this role is flexibility and execution.

You will work from an evolving task queue rather than a fixed set of responsibilities, supporting whatever work needs to get done. This role is designed to reduce day-to-day execution load so full-time staff can focus on higher-level system and operational priorities.

You will report to YAL's IT Generalist and work directly with members of the Operations team.

Location:

Austin, TX preferred (remote considered for exceptional candidates)

Hours:

15–25 hours per week preferred Term:
Semester or summer (flexible; one academic term standard)

This is an unpaid volunteer internship. A $2,500 scholarship will be awarded at the end of the internship. Academic credit is supported where applicable.

What you'll do

• Assist with support tickets, data cleanup, documentation, and research
• Perform spreadsheet organization and basic system updates
• Help with vendor follow-ups, contract filing, and event preparation
• Contribute to a variety of operational tasks across teams

Work from a flexible task queue

• Take on a variety of assignments based on current organizational needs
• Adapt quickly as priorities shift week to week
• Communicate proactively when blocked or unclear on scope

Support project-based work

• Assist with documentation, audits, and system organization
• Help standardize spreadsheets and workflows
• Contribute to small improvements that make systems easier to use

Learn how operations and tech functions work

• Participate in weekly check-ins and receive feedback
• Gain exposure to internal tools, systems, and workflows
• Build familiarity with operational and technical best practices

What Success Looks Like

• Tasks are completed accurately and consistently
• Operational work no longer bottlenecks Tech Ops or Operations teams
• Systems and data remain organized and reliable
• You demonstrate ownership, follow-through, and strong communication
• You leave with tangible, portfolio-worthy experience

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in Google Sheets (formulas, structure, data cleanup)
• General technical comfort and ability to learn new tools quickly
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail
• Ability to manage a flexible workload and adapt to changing priorities
• Strong communication skills and willingness to ask questions
• Self-starter mindset with a focus on execution
• Professional and discreet when handling internal information
• Strongly aligned with Young Americans for Liberty's mission and principles.

Nice to have:

• Basic scripting experience (Apps Script, JavaScript, or Python)
• Exposure to CRM systems or admin tools

What you'll gain

• Hands-on experience supporting real technology and operations systems
• Exposure to how a national organization runs internal processes
• Experience working across multiple operational functions
• Mentorship and feedback from YAL's Technology Operations team
• Portfolio-worthy work you can use in future roles
• A $2,500 scholarship will be awarded at the end of the internship. Academic credit is supported where applicable