Fall 2026 Development Undergraduate Internship

brennancenter; New York (NY); On-site; USD 20,911 - 29,783; Part time

Job summary

The Brennan Center for Justice at NYU School of Law is a nonpartisan law and policy institute that seeks to improve democracy and justice in the United States. This in-person Fall 2026 internship is based in our New York office and supports fundraising, foundations, and program activities.

Hours are approximately 10–20 per week, pay is $18.40 per hour, and the internship runs September–December 2026 with an application deadline of July 24, 2026.

Qualifications

• Independent self-starter, detail-oriented, energetic, punctual, and highly organized.
• Excellent research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Passion for the Center’s issues.
• Experience with Windows, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Word is required.
• Database experience is very helpful.
• Open to evolving responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist with administrative duties that support fundraising, including conducting prospect research, assisting in donor correspondence, updating the fundraising database, assisting in event organization, and preparing mailings to donors.
• Support the individual giving and foundations teams.
• Attend and observe substantive meetings, events, and conversations on program work.
• 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.

Skills

Independent self-starter

Detail-oriented

Energetic

Punctual

Highly organized

Excellent research

Writing skills

Analytical skills

Windows

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Database experience

Education

Undergraduate student

Tools

Database experience

Job description

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 national security policies. Part think tank, 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.

Note: This internship is in person at our New York office.

Responsibilities

• Assist with administrative duties that support fundraising, including conducting prospect research, assisting in donor correspondence, updating the fundraising database, assisting in event organization, and preparing mailings to donors.
• Support the individual giving and foundations teams.
• Attend and observe substantive meetings, events, and conversations on program work.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Independent self-starter, detail-oriented, energetic, punctual, and highly organized.
• Excellent research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Passion for the Center’s issues.
• Experience with Windows, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Word is required.
• Database experience is very helpful.
• Open to evolving responsibilities.

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

We welcome applications from undergraduate students for the Fall 2026 internship.

Hours: Approximately 10 – 20 hours per week

Pay: $18.40 per hour

Duration: September – December 2026

Application Deadline: July 24, 2026

To Apply

Please visit our application page and upload (preferably in PDF) your resume, cover letter, and a list of contact details for three supervisor references.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. We encourage interested students to apply early, as the positions will be filled once qualified candidates are found.

No phone calls, please.

If you have difficulty with the online system, you may send your application by e-mail to [e-mail] with "DevelopmentFallInternship" in the subject line, after registering in the online system.

Applying through our website is strongly preferred.

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. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, ethnicity, gender identity, socioeconomic identity, sexual orientation, national origin, previous incarceration, disability, military veteran/status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. To this end, we welcome all qualified applicants to apply.