Spring 2027 IT Undergraduate Internship

The Brennan Center For Justice; New York (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

The Brennan Center for Justice at NYU School of Law is seeking an in-person IT intern for Spring 2027 to support our New York City office. You will provide desktop and telephone support, document issues, and assist with software and basic hardware tasks, including MS Office, Adobe Acrobat, Office 365, and Sage fundraising database.

Ideal candidates are undergraduates with strong communication and problem-solving skills, basic hardware/software knowledge, and familiarity with TCP/IP and network

Qualifications

• Technician Level 1 or equivalent experience
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail
• Basic knowledge of hardware and software installation
• MS Office (desktop and cloud) skills
• Familiar with TCP/IP settings and basic network troubleshooting
• Excellent listening and verbal skills
• Familiar with major smartphone/tablet models and OS
• Basic understanding of Macintosh systems

Responsibilities

• Provide desktop and telephone support to Brennan Center employees.
• Document all calls and problem resolutions.
• Provide user-level software support (MS Office, Adobe Acrobat, Office 365, Sage fundraising database).
• Upgrade, repair and replace computers and printers as needed.

Skills

MS Office

Communication

Problem-solving

Detail-oriented

Hardware knowledge

Macintosh

Smartphones & tablets

Education

Undergraduate student

Tools

Sage fundraising database

Adobe Acrobat

Office 365

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. We craft innovative policies. And we 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 City office.

Responsibilities:

• Provide desktop and telephone support to all Brennan Center employees.
• Properly document all calls and problem resolutions.
• Provide user-level software support, including but not limited to, MS Office (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.

Experience/Skills/Requirements:

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

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.

In your cover letter, please share your interest in the position and what you hope to contribute to the role.

This internship is only open to undergraduate students in Spring 2027.

Hours: Approximately 10-20 hours per week
Pay: $18.40 per hour
Duration: Spring Semester 2027
Application Deadline: November 23, 2026

Note: The Brennan Center will follow the rules of your school regarding internships. Therefore, if a school doesn’t allow you to do a paid internship for some reason (i.e., receiving credit, etc.), then your internship will not be paid. In addition, if you are participating in a formal school internship program that allows you to work more than our stated hours, we will make a determination based on our needs and further assessment of your school’s program.

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.