Fall 2023 It Undergraduate Internship, Ny

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.
The Brennan Center’s work ranges from voting rights to campaign finance reform, from ending mass incarceration to preserving Constitutional protections in the fight against terrorism. Part think tank, part advocacy group, part cutting edge communications hub, we start with rigorous research. We craft innovative policies. And we fight for them – in Congress and the states, in the courts, and in the court of public opinion.
The Brennan Center seeks an intern to assist our IT Director in providing help desk support to our staff of 75 in New York and DC. This is an exciting opportunity for an energetic student to launch a career in Information Technology. This is a paid internship with flexible hours and the ability to earn college credits while gaining invaluable work experience. This position is based in New York.
RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide user-level software support, including but not limited to, MS Office 2010/2016 (e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Access), Adobe Acrobat, Office 365, and Sage fundraising database)
• Upgrade, repair and replace computers and printers as needed.
• Provide desktop and telephone support to all Brennan Center employees.
• Properly document all calls and problem resolutions.

EXPERIENCE/SKILLS/REQUIREMENTS:

• At least a beginner’s knowledge of hardware and software installation.
• Strong communication skills, problem-solving ability and detail-orientation.
• Technician Level 1
• Excellent listening and verbal skills.
• Familiar with major smartphone and tablets models and OS
• A basic understanding of various mobile device platforms and Macintosh.
• Familiarity with standard desktop concepts, including TCP/IP settings and troubleshooting network connectivity issues.
• MS Office (desktop and cloud based) skills

The Brennan Center, an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, is strongly committed to diversity and welcomes applicants of all races, ethnicities, genders, and sexual orientations, including people who have been previously incarcerated.
This position is only open to current undergraduate students
Hours: Approximately 15-25 hours per week
Pay: $17.00 per hour.
Duration: September – December 2023
Application Deadline: September 1st, 2023
To Apply: Please visit
If you have difficulty with the online system, you may send your application by e-mail to:
Note: The Brennan Center is committed to public health and to the safety and wellbeing of our colleagues and visitors. As such, we have adopted a policy requiring all employees working in the New York and Washington, DC offices to be vaccinated against COVID-19, including having a booster, or to meet the legal guidelines for an exemption.
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. To this end, Brennan Center

• Is committed to supporting low-income communities and communities of color particularly affected by social inequities.
• Welcomes applicants with disabilities and applicants of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, socioeconomic identities, sexual orientations, and national origin or citizenship, including people who have been previously incarcerated;
• Hires diverse candidates and works to improve our recruitment practices to allow for such
• Ensures that all members of the Brennan Center community feel welcome and respected, and have equal opportunities to thrive and advance within the institution; and
• Creates a workplace where true diversity is fostered and different perspectives are valued and freely exchanged;