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Summer 2025 Development Undergraduate Internship

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Brennan Center for Justice

Oct 5

Applications are closed

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Government & Politics
    People, HR & Administration
  • New York

Requirements

  • The ideal candidate is an independent self-starter; detail-oriented; energetic; punctual; and highly organized.
  • Applicants 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.
  • This position is only open to current undergraduate students.

Responsibilities

  • The Development intern will assist with administrative duties that support the Center’s fundraising efforts, which may include: conducting prospect research; assisting in donor correspondence; updating the fundraising database; assisting in event organization; preparing mailings to donors; and supporting the individual giving and foundations teams. There will be opportunities to attend and observe substantive meetings, events, and conversations on program work. Interns are also expected to provide 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.

FAQs

Is this internship position remote or in-person?

This internship is in-person at the Brennan Center's New York office.

What are the hours for the internship?

The internship hours are Monday – Friday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm EST.

How much is the pay for the internship?

The pay for the internship is $17.50 per hour.

What is the duration of the internship?

The internship will last for 10 weeks, from May 27th to August 5th, 2025.

What is the application deadline?

The application deadline for the internship is December 6, 2024.

What qualifications are required for this internship?

Applicants must be current undergraduate students and should be independent self-starters, detail-oriented, energetic, punctual, highly organized, and possess excellent research, writing, and analytical skills. Experience with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word is also required.

How should I submit my application?

You should visit the designated link and upload your resume, cover letter, and a list of contact details for three references. It is preferred to apply through the website, but if you encounter issues, you may email your application to brennancenterjobs@nyu.edu with "Development Summer Internship" in the subject line.

Is there a COVID-19 vaccination requirement for this internship?

Yes, the Brennan Center requires all employees working in their New York office to be vaccinated against COVID-19 or to meet legal guidelines for an exemption.

Are there opportunities for substantive involvement beyond administrative work?

Yes, interns will have opportunities to attend and observe substantive meetings, events, and conversations on program work.

Does the Brennan Center value diversity and inclusion?

Yes, the Brennan Center is committed to advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the workplace and actively seeks to hire candidates who share this commitment.

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Brennan Center for Justice

We are a nonpartisan law and policy institute that seeks to improve our systems of democracy and justice.

Law
Industry
51-200
Employees
1995
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

The Brennan Center for Justice is a non-partisan law and policy institute that focuses on improving systems of democracy and justice. They conduct research, advocacy, and litigation to protect voting rights, ensure fair representation, and promote justice reform. Their aim is to strengthen democracy, advance equal justice, and safeguard the fundamental freedoms that underpin the United States' democratic system. By addressing pressing issues through innovative solutions, the Brennan Center seeks to create a fairer, more inclusive, and more equitable society.

Culture & Values

  • Drive Visionary Goals through a Pragmatic Approach

    We strive to reform our systems of democracy and justice by delivering clear-minded and independent analysis. We earn trust in our professional expertise through rigorous research and a focus on facts. Realizing durable change takes time, so we always keep in mind the long-term impact of our initiatives. We set achievable goals with tangible outcomes, and reach them through practical, solutions-driven methods.

  • Promote Openness & Accessibility

    We produce our best outcomes by leveraging diverse experiences and perspectives. We foster an internal culture that is equitable and rooted in dignity and respect. Historically marginalized communities suffer most from the problems we seek to solve, and colleagues that reflect those communities enrich our work. We welcome all staff and external contributors at the intersections of race, ethnicity, gender identity and expression, age, ability, religion, and socioeconomic status. By exercising multidisciplinary thinking, we aim to generate ideas that are accessible and relevant to our teams and the broader multiethnic American public.

  • Nurture Growth & Excellence

    We foster a spirit of curiosity and inquiry, adapting to new information, taking ambitious risks, and learning new skills that will develop us professionally and personally. We exercise creativity and innovation in alignment with our mission, constantly advancing both the organization and ourselves.

  • Cultivate Meaningful Teamwork & Collaboration

    Collaboration and teamwork are essential to growing and sustaining our development. We strive to build trusting bonds through mutual accountability and communication that is inclusive and transparent. We reinforce these bonds with unwavering kindness, humility, flexibility, and empathy across all teams. We make decisions through a balance of thoughtful feedback, respectful candor, and careful consideration of all points of view.

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