Fall Democracy Undergraduate Internship

We are seeking interns to provide research, administrative, and clerical support to staff in our New York office in our Democracy program.

• Location:
  
  New York office (in‑person)
• Duration:
  September – December 2026
• Hours:
  
  Approximately 10–20 hours per week
• Pay: $18.40 per hour
• Eligibility:
  Undergraduate students only for Fall 2026

• Assist with general research, administrative, and clerical work, including filing, answering phones, coordinating meetings, drafting routine correspondence, and covering the reception desk.
• Attend and observe substantive meetings, events, and conversations on program work.
• Support the litigation team, research and rollout of reports, and advocacy efforts in Voting, Elections and Government, Judiciary, Federal Reform, Redistricting, and other related projects.

• Independent self‑starter who is detail‑oriented, energetic, punctual, and highly organized.
• Excellent research, writing, and analytical skills with a passion for our issues.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience working with data is very helpful.
• Open to evolving responsibilities.

The Brennan Center for Justice is committed to a workplace based on equal opportunity and a strong belief in the increased effectiveness that comes from a diverse workforce. 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. To this end, we welcome all qualified applicants to apply.