Job Description

The Brennan Center for Justice at NYU School of Law is a nonpartisan law and policy institute that seeks to improve 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. Brennan Center’s work ranges from voting rights to campaign finance reform, from ending mass incarceration to preserving Constitutional protection in the fight against terrorism. 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, the courts, and in the court of public opinion.

The Brennan Center’s Fellows Program consists of a cadre of experts with diverse professional backgrounds in law, public policy, journalism, government, and academia. The fellows contribute to the intellectual life of the Brennan Center through writing (including books, reports, blog posts and other short-form pieces), public speaking, organizing convenings, and other collaborative work with staff. The fellows focus on issues deeply connected to the Brennan Center’s core programs, but also on related law and policy challenges, topics concerned with American society and democratic culture, and exploring new initiatives. Fellows have focused on constitutional reform, the Second Amendment, the rule of law, civil rights, race and identity, and other topics in politics and social policy.

NOTE: Please review and follow application instructions at the end of the posting.

POSITION: The Brennan Center seeks a full-time Research & Program Associate to work in the Brennan Center’s Fellows Program. This position will be based in Washington, DC and report to the Fellows Program Director.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Assisting the Program Director and various fellows with the researching, drafting, and editing of publications, newsletters, blog posts, and other public communications.
• Undertaking independent writing and research projects on topics of personal and professional interest aligned to the Brennan Center’s core objectives, ranging from op-eds to white papers.
• Providing support through a wide range of administrative and program management tasks, including (but not limited to) collecting press updates, making travel arrangements, copy-editing, and checking citations.
• Organizing and staffing program and organization events.
• Working with key stakeholders including fellows, attorneys, communications and development professionals, other research and program associates, and organizational leadership.

QUALIFICATIONS: THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

• Bachelor’s Degree required
• 1-2 years of work experience in any sector is strongly preferred, including employment while in high school or undergrad. This is an entry level position.
• Experience working for government or political campaigns and/or policy experience is a plus, but not required.
• Knowledge, skills, experience, and/or interest that is in alignment with the mission and advocacy approach of the Brennan Center.
• Exceptional self-directed research and writing skills, and excellent analytic, strategic, and organizational skills.
• A strong entrepreneurial spirit and a passion for the Brennan Center’s work.
• The ability to work effectively individually or in a team-based and deadline-driven environment, and the flexibility to work with colleagues based outside of the Brennan Center’s offices.
• Openness to receiving and implementing constructive feedback.
• Creativity in ferreting out information.
• Familiarity with American history and politics, and interest in pursuing scholarship on subjects such as, but not limited to, civic education, racial justice, constitutional law, hyperpartisanship, or comparative politics.
• Strong communications skills and confidence to reach out to allied organizations, public officials, reporters, and members of the public.

SALARY

$50,490 - $60,690 and is commensurate with years of experience. Overtime (compensated at 1½ times the regular hourly rate) may be required before deadlines. Excellent benefits package. For more information about the Brennan Center, visit our website: www.brennancenter.org.

COMMITMENT: This position is for two years with the possibility of an extension to three years. A minimum two-year commitment is required.

DEADLINE: The application deadline is March 22, 2021, but applicants will be interviewed on a rolling basis and decisions will be made as soon as appropriate candidates are identified. To apply, visit https://brennancenter.applytojob.com/apply/wkWqP2st8q/Research-Program-Associate-Fellows-Program.

INSTRUCTIONS: Please upload as one document (where it says “attach resume”) the following application materials: resume, cover letter, writing sample (up to 10 pages), and contact information for three references.

FOR YOUR RESUME, please include all work experience on your resume, even if it isn’t relevant to this position (i.e., cashier, host, etc.).

IN YOUR COVER LETTER, please specify the topic/topics you would have an interest in researching at the Brennan Center, and describe any relevant prior experience. These topics may be drawn from the job description, but any areas of interest aligned with the Brennan Center’s work will be considered.

If applicable, include Internet hyperlinks to authored writing samples. Please, no phone calls or faxes. Also, identify where you saw this ad - it is strongly preferred that you apply on our website.

If you have difficulty with the online system, you may send your application by e-mail to: brennancenterjobs@nyu.edu with “Research & Program Associate, Fellows Program” in the subject line, after registering in the online system.

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. To this end, Brennan Center

• Welcomes and hires applicants of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, socioeconomic identities and sexual orientations, including people who have been previously incarcerated;
• Creates a workplace where true diversity is fostered and different perspectives are valued and freely exchanged;
• _Ensures that all members of the Brennan Center community feel welcome and respected, and have equal opportunities to thrive and advance within the institution; and 
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• Is committed to supporting low-income communities and communities of color particularly affected by social inequities.

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