Spring 2027 IT Undergraduate Internship

The Brennan Center For Justice; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

The Brennan Center for Justice is seeking an IT internship in Washington, D.C. to provide desktop and telephone support for staff, document resolutions, and assist with software platforms including MS Office, Adobe Acrobat, Office 365, and the Sage fundraising database.

Ideal candidates are undergraduate students for Spring 2027, with strong communication, basic hardware/software knowledge, and familiarity with network concepts. In-person internship in D.C.

Qualifications

• Technician Level 1 role requiring basic troubleshooting and support.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and detail orientation.
• Beginner knowledge of hardware and software installation.
• MS Office (desktop and cloud) skills.
• Familiarity with TCP/IP and network troubleshooting.
• Excellent listening and verbal skills.
• Familiar with smartphones/tablets and iOS/Android OS.
• Basic understanding of Macintosh devices.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Tech Level 1

Communication skills

Problem solving

Hardware knowledge

MS Office

TCP/IP basics

Mobile devices

Macintosh

Education

Undergraduate student (Spring 2027)

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 Washington D.C. 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.

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.