Technology & Operations Intern (Volunteer/Scholarship)

About the role

The Technology & Operations Intern supports YAL’s Technology Operations and broader Operations teams by handling a wide range of technical and operational tasks. This role is intentionally broad. In a given week, you may work on spreadsheet cleanup, support triage, documentation, research, vendor follow-ups, event preparation, or small system updates. The value of this role is flexibility and execution. You will work from an evolving task queue rather than a fixed set of responsibilities, supporting whatever work needs to get done.

This role is designed to reduce day-to-day execution load so full-time staff can focus on higher-level system and operational priorities. You will report to YAL’s IT Generalist and work directly with members of the Operations team.

Mission & Vision

Our mission is to identify, educate, train, and mobilize youth activists committed to the ideals of liberty and the Constitution. Our vision is to create Liberty Lighthouse States that will Transform Our States into Beacons of Liberty. YAL also works to achieve this vision by electing liberty legislators and passing liberty legislation.

Values & Culture

• Goal Setting: We orient our work towards specific goals that align with achieving our long-term vision.
• Trust the Truth: We pursue the truth and are honest in all we do, even when it’s difficult. There should never be a situation where lying is the right answer if we’re truthful from the beginning.
• Grassroots Mobilization: We win on principle by generating grassroots pressure on the politicians. Unless you are politically feared, you will not be politically respected.
• Principle: We believe in liberty — which provides the freedom to choose and requires taking responsibility for your choices — and individual rights — which must be respected at all times.
• Power of the Individual: We recognize everyone has an innate ability to make a difference. Therefore, we are dedicated to aligning your goals and developing your strengths so you can unlock your full potential.

Qualifications

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

What You'll Gain

• Hands-on experience supporting real technology and operations systems
• Exposure to how a national organization runs internal processes
• Experience working across multiple operational functions
• Mentorship and feedback from YAL’s Technology Operations team
• Portfolio-worthy work you can use in future roles
• A $2,500 scholarship will be awarded at the end of the internship

How to Apply

Please submit a cover letter explaining your commitment to YAL’s mission of advancing liberty and how your personal philosophy aligns with our principles. In your cover letter, include your availability (hours per week & term) and whether you are seeking academic credit. Your resume.