Brennan Center For Justice-posted 9 months ago
$56,000 - $69,500/Yr
Full-time • Entry Level
New York, NY
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

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. The Brennan Center's Elections and Government Program advance and defends core democratic values and includes projects dedicated to improving the administration of our elections so they are free and fair for all voters; building a more resilient and secure election infrastructure; combatting disinformation; and reducing the corrupting influence of money in politics. The program seeks to bring the ideal of representative self-government closer to reality by eliminating barriers to full and equal political participation, by countering racial discrimination in our electoral and political systems, and by striving to ensure that public policy and institutions represent and reflect the diverse voices and interests that make for a rich democracy.

  • Support the Vice President on all aspects of program management, including organizing program meetings, creating systems to manage workflow, and monitoring departmental expenditures.
  • Manage the Vice President's schedule and calendar meetings, using the Microsoft Outlook calendar and Zoom.
  • Make travel arrangements for the Vice President and other members of the team.
  • Prepare expense reports in Concur.
  • Provide general administrative support, including filing, drafting correspondence, answering and screening emails, organizing mailing lists, and planning team events.
  • Upload content to the relevant program page on the Brennan Center website.
  • Assist with hiring and supervision of interns.
  • Take on special projects and other duties as assigned.
  • Provide research, drafting, fact-checking, proofreading, and footnoting assistance to support the preparation of written materials for internal and external audiences.
  • Conduct time-sensitive research and information gathering to support program responses to breaking news or developing events.
  • Take on other research and information gathering projects as needed.
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
  • Minimum 1-2 years of work experience after college is strongly preferred.
  • Excellent organizational skills, with ability to prioritize and execute multiple tasks, follow institutional procedures, and meet deadlines.
  • Scrupulous attention to detail.
  • Strong ability to manage time and successfully multitask in a deadline-driven environment.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • A high degree of professionalism, integrity, discretion, and judgment.
  • Strong interpersonal skills coupled with an ability to build positive working relationships.
  • A demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
  • Willingness to take on growing responsibilities, which may include learning new tasks, systems, and technology.
  • Proficiency with key software programs, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), Zoom, Concur, Salesforce, Datawrapper, and Document Cloud.
  • Willingness and flexibility to work paid overtime when needed to meet important deadlines or complete urgent projects.
  • Strict adherence to confidentiality requirements and discretion with sensitive information.
  • Strong sense of teamwork, work ethic, and humility, along with the ability to maintain composure and sense of humor under deadline pressure.
  • A passion for the Brennan Center's mission and work.
  • Generous time off program
  • 401k plan
  • Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, and vision)
  • Wellness and office perks
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