Technology & Operations Intern (Volunteer/Scholarship)

Young Americans for Liberty • Austin, TX

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

Young Americans for Liberty is seeking a Technology & Operations Intern to support the organization's systems and processes. This role is designed to provide broad exposure to both technology and operations, helping to execute day-to-day tasks that enable teams to work more efficiently. The intern will gain hands-on experience in a variety of technical and operational functions, learning how a real operations and tech function operates within a national organization. The position involves working from an evolving task queue to support immediate organizational needs, thereby reducing the execution load on full-time staff and allowing them to focus on higher-level priorities. This is an unpaid volunteer internship with the potential for a $2,500 scholarship upon completion and support for academic credit where applicable.

Requirements

• Strong proficiency in Google Sheets (formulas, structure, data cleanup)
• General technical comfort and ability to learn new tools quickly
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail
• Ability to manage a flexible workload and adapt to changing priorities
• Strong communication skills and willingness to ask questions
• Self-starter mindset with a focus on execution
• Professional and discreet when handling internal information
• Strongly aligned with Young Americans for Liberty’s mission and principles.

Nice To Haves

• Basic scripting experience (Apps Script, JavaScript, or Python)
• Exposure to CRM systems or admin tools

Responsibilities

• Execute operational and technical tasks
• Assist with support tickets, data cleanup, documentation, and research
• Perform spreadsheet organization and basic system updates
• Help with vendor follow-ups, contract filing, and event preparation
• Contribute to a variety of operational tasks across teams
• Work from a flexible task queue
• Take on a variety of assignments based on current organizational needs
• Adapt quickly as priorities shift week to week
• Communicate proactively when blocked or unclear on scope
• Support project-based work
• Assist with documentation, audits, and system organization
• Help standardize spreadsheets and workflows
• Contribute to small improvements that make systems easier to use
• Participate in weekly check-ins and receive feedback
• Gain exposure to internal tools, systems, and workflows
• Build familiarity with operational and technical best practices

Benefits

• A $2,500 scholarship will be awarded at the end of the internship.
• Academic credit is supported where applicable.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed