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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 Centers work ranges from voting rights to campaign finance reform, from ending mass incarceration to preserving Constitutional protections in national security policies. 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. We are seeking an intern to join our Communications department on the Events team to provide design and administrative support to staffs. Note: This internship is in-person at our New York City office. Responsibilities: As an intern with our Communications department, your responsibilities will include providing administrative and clerical support to our Communications Events team, including: assisting with public, private, in-person and virtual events as needed, drafting event related blurbs and social media content, enhancing scripts, conducting research, etc. Additionally, there will be opportunities to attend and observe substantive meetings, events, and conversations on program work. In addition to administrative and reception duties, specific responsibilities for the Communications Events team include: Helping produce public and private events about Brennan Center issues both virtually and in-person. Note that many events will take place in the early evening, so candidates need to be available to attend events. Editorial and administration jobs may include coordinating meetings, drafting scripts, brainstorming guests and moderators, drafting routine correspondence; track publisher lists for new titles in our subject areas. Marketing tasks to promote events include helping with strategies and contacts for audience outreach, reaching out to co-sponsors; brainstorming, building and updating outreach lists. Production duties include conducting program research, tracking and organizing event logistics. Maintaining multi-media tracking lists and archive (audio, video, photos) Maintaining event materials inventory and assisting with shipments. Qualifications: The ideal candidates are independent self-starters, friendly, cheerful, energetic, punctual, resourceful, positive, detail-oriented and highly organized. Must have a sense of humor! Interns 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. Experience with Eventbrite and Google Suite are very important. Database experience is very helpful. Must be available to work early evening events and open to evolving responsibilities. We are committed to considering a wide range of candidates, including those with diverse experiences and backgrounds.  If you're uncertain about meeting 100% of our qualifications, we encourage you to apply anyway. Therefore, please consider submitting your application. In your cover letter, please share your interest in the position and what you hope to contribute to the role. This position is only open to current undergraduate students.Hours: Approximately 10 - 20 hours per weekPay: $17.95 per hourDuration: Spring Semester 2026Application Deadline: November 24, 2025 To Apply:Please visit