Program Associate, Elections and Government Program

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. Our work ranges from voting rights to campaign finance reform, from ending mass incarceration to preserving constitutional protections in national security policies.

Part thinktank, part advocacy group, part cutting‑edge communications hub, we start with rigorous research, craft innovative policies, and fight for them—in Congress and the states, in the courts, and in the court of public opinion.

The Brennan Center’s Elections and Government Program works to improve the administration of our elections so that they are free, fair, and secure for all voters; reform campaign finance to combat corruption; combat election disinformation and political violence; and put forward solutions to ensure that government institutions have the capacity to meet contemporary challenges, among other goals. This work aims to bring the ideal of representative self‑government closer to reality by eliminating barriers to full and equal political participation, reforming campaign finance, and ensuring that public policy and institutions are effective and reflect diverse voices.

Note: This position is based at our headquarters in New York City or at our Washington, D.C. office and will require occasional travel.

• Manage scheduling, expense reports and invoices, travel arrangements, and team events and logistics, and provide other logistical support for day‑to‑day program operations.
• Support smooth and timely execution of deliverables by planning, tracking, prioritizing, and providing progress reports on tasks and projects.
• Provide administrative and other support for research publications, federal and state advocacy, litigation, and other projects.
• Organize internal and external meetings, including calendaring, distributing reference materials, time‑keeping, note‑taking, and following up with next steps.
• Collect and synthesize information to draft memos, talking points, presentations, board reports, correspondence, and other communications.
• Communicate with external stakeholders, including government officials, allies, donors, and journalists.
• Help coordinate inter‑department initiatives with the Communications and Development teams, and with other programs within the organization.
• Research and summarize legal, academic, and news sources; citation and fact‑checking; writing and proofreading to support preparation of articles, speeches, reports, and organizational materials.
• Work collaboratively, respectfully, and productively with colleagues at all levels of the organization.
• Engage in special projects and other duties as assigned.

• A bachelor's degree and at least one year of work experience.
• Careful attention to detail, accuracy, timeliness, and organization.
• Ability to work productively under different management styles, and to seek and apply constructive feedback.
• Willingness and flexibility to contribute as needed to advance the mission of the Elections & Government Program.
• Drive and ability to take initiative, anticipate needs and solve problems, and complete tasks and projects with a high degree of focus and independence.
• Strong ability to manage time and successfully multi‑task in a deadline‑driven environment.
• Excellent writing, fact‑checking, and proofreading skills.
• Strong ability to conduct and accurately summarize legal, academic, and news‑based research.
• Experience and interest in politics, government, research, nonprofit administration, or a related field.
• Enthusiasm to learn and support the work of the Elections and Government Program.
• A high degree of professionalism, integrity, discretion, and tact.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the desire and ability to build positive working relationships with colleagues within and external to the organization.

We are committed to considering a wide range of candidates, including those with diverse experiences and…