Fall 2026 Communications, Brennan en Español Undergraduate Internship

Responsibilities

All interns will assist with general research and administrative work for the Brennan Center, including coordinating meetings, and drafting routine correspondence. Additionally, there will be opportunities to attend and observe substantive meetings, events, and conversations on program work.

In addition to administrative duties, specific responsibilities for the BEE department include:

• Helping the BEE team with research for different projects, including our newsletter.
• Writing social media messaging and assisting with social media posting.
• Contributing to videos for our social media platforms, including helping with writing scripts, and editing and recording of videos. (Experience on-camera is a plus but not required.)
• Monitoring both coverage in the Spanish-language and Latino press, and announcements and events by Latino organizations.

Qualifications

• The ideal candidates are independent self-starters; detail-oriented; energetic; punctual; and highly organized.
• Interns must also have excellent research, writing, and analytical skills, as well as a passion for our issues.
• Experience with Windows, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word is a must. Database experience is very helpful.
• Applicant must be open to evolving responsibilities.

Note

We are committed to considering a wide range of candidates, including those with diverse experiences and backgrounds. Whether you are new to the nonprofit law and policy sector, returning to work after a gap in employment, looking to make a career transition, or seeking to advance your professional path, we welcome your application.

Application

To Apply:

Please >LINK HERE<<">and upload (preferably in pdf) your (1) resume, (2) cover letter, (3) and a list of contact details for supervisor references. In your cover letter, please specify what interests you about the Brennan en Español team and the Brennan Center for Justice.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. We encourage interested students to apply early, as the position will be filled once qualified candidates are found. No phone calls, please.

If you have difficulty with the online system, you may send your application by e-mail to [email protected] with “Brennan en Español Fall Internship” in the subject line, after registering in the online system. Applying through our website is strongly preferred.

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.