Elections & Government Program Associate

Brennan Center for Justice; New York (NY); On-site; USD 56,000 - 69,500; Full time

Job summary

The Brennan Center for Justice at NYU School of Law is a nonpartisan law and policy institute focused on democracy and justice in the United States. It seeks to improve elections, campaign finance, and civil rights through rigorous research and policy reform.

We are hiring a full-time Program Associate who will perform administrative, research, and operational duties critical to the Elections & Government Program. Location: NYC or DC headquarters with occasional travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required 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 to contribute to the mission of the Elections & Government Program.
• Drive and initiative to anticipate needs and solve problems with independence.
• Strong time management and ability to multi-task in a deadline-driven environment.
• Excellent writing, fact-checking, and proofreading skills.
• Experience and interest in politics, government, research, nonprofit administration, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Manage scheduling, expense reports and invoices, travel arrangements, and team events and logistics.
• Support timely execution of deliverables by planning, tracking, prioritizing, and providing progress reports.
• Provide administrative and other support for research publications, advocacy, litigation, and related projects.
• Organize internal and external meetings, including calendaring and note‑taking; follow up on next steps.
• Draft memos, talking points, presentations, and board reports from research and information gathered.
• Communicate with external stakeholders, including government officials, allies, donors, and journalists.
• Coordinate inter‑department initiatives with Communications and Development teams and other programs.
• Research and summarize legal, academic, and news sources; conduct citation and fact‑checking; assist in writing and proofreading.
• Work collaboratively and respectfully with colleagues at all levels; engage in special projects as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Organization

Initiative

Multi-tasking

Strong writing skills

Proofreading

Research

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

The Brennan Center for Justice at NYU School of Law is a nonpartisan law and policy institute focused on democracy and justice in the United States. It seeks to improve elections, campaign finance, and civil rights through rigorous research and policy reform.

We are hiring a full-time Program Associate who will perform administrative, research, and operational duties critical to the Elections & Government Program. Location: NYC or DC headquarters with occasional travel.