Spring 2027 IT Undergraduate Internship

InternHunt; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Part 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. This in-person internship is based in New York City and supports a busy staff with desktop and telephone help, software support, and equipment maintenance.

Applicants should be undergraduate students, with strong communication skills and familiarity with MS Office, basic hardware/software installation, and network concepts.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills and problem-solving abilities are required.
• Beginner knowledge of hardware and software installation.
• Proficiency with MS Office and cloud-based Office 365 tools.
• Familiarity with TCP/IP settings and basic network troubleshooting.
• Excellent listening and verbal communication skills.
• Familiar with smartphones, tablets, and Macintosh environments.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Strong communication skills

Problem-solving

Detail-oriented

Excellent listening

Education

Undergraduate student

Tools

MS Office (Word/Excel/Outlook/PowerPoint/Access)

Adobe Acrobat

Office 365

Sage fundraising database

TCP/IP concepts

Network troubleshooting

Mobile devices (iOS/Android)

Macintosh basics

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

• 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.