Program Associate, Elections and Government Program

Brennan Center for Justice•New York, NY

1d•$56,000 - $69,500•Onsite

About The Position

The Brennan Center for Justice at NYU School of Law seeks a full-time Program Associate for its Elections and Government Program. The program works to improve election administration, reform campaign finance, combat election disinformation and political violence, and develop solutions to strengthen government institutions. Its work aims to advance representative self-government by removing barriers to equal political participation and helping ensure that public policy and institutions reflect diverse voices and interests. The Program Associate performs administrative, research, and operational duties that support the program’s goals. The role reports to an Elections and Government Program attorney and works under the supervision of and in collaboration with other senior and mid-level program staff. The position is based at the organization’s headquarters in New York City or its Washington, D.C. office and requires occasional travel.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree 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 seek and apply constructive feedback.
Willingness and flexibility to contribute as needed to advance the mission of the Elections and Government Program.
Initiative, ability to anticipate needs and solve problems, and ability to complete tasks and projects with focus and independence.
Strong time-management and multitasking skills in a deadline-driven environment.
Excellent writing, fact-checking, and proofreading skills.
Strong ability to conduct and accurately summarize legal, academic, and news-based research.
Professional experience and interest in politics, government, research, nonprofit administration, or a related field.
Enthusiasm to learn about and support the work of the Elections and Government Program.
High degree of professionalism, integrity, discretion, and tact.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability and desire to build positive working relationships with colleagues inside and outside the organization.

Responsibilities

Manage scheduling, expense reports and invoices, travel arrangements, team events and logistics, and other day-to-day program operations.
Plan, track, prioritize, and report progress on tasks and projects to support the timely execution of deliverables.
Provide administrative and other support for research publications, federal and state advocacy, litigation, and other projects.
Organize internal and external meetings, including calendaring, distributing reference materials, timekeeping, note-taking, and following up on next steps.
Collect and synthesize information to draft memos, talking points, presentations, board reports, correspondence, and other communications.
Communicate with external stakeholders, including government officials, allies, donors, and journalists.
Help coordinate initiatives across departments, including with the Communications and Development teams and other organizational programs.
Research and summarize legal, academic, and news sources; perform citation and fact-checking; and write and proofread materials such as articles, speeches, reports, and organizational materials.
Work collaboratively, respectfully, and productively with colleagues at all levels of the organization.
Engage in special projects and perform other duties as assigned.