Jobs at Brennan Center for Justice

Support accounting processes including AR/AP processing, journal entries, bank and GL reconciliations, monthly and quarterly close, ACH/check runs, expense review, assist with audits and 1099 filing, resolve billing issues, and support special projects.

The Counsel will support state legislation efforts, conduct research, draft various policy documents, and provide legal support to advocacy efforts for a fair and equitable criminal justice system.

The Assistant Editor will manage editorial workflows, ensuring high-quality reports, copyediting materials, and advising on editorial standards. They will work closely with a team on publications and media content.

Lead day-to-day workplace operations for NY and DC offices, manage facilities and vendors, oversee capital projects and budgets, implement scalable operational systems and SOPs, drive cross-functional projects, and supervise administrative staff to ensure consistent service delivery and strong employee experience.

Provide administrative, research, and operational support for the Elections & Government Program, including scheduling, travel and expense management, project tracking, meeting coordination, drafting memos and communications, stakeholder outreach, legal and news research, and cross-department coordination to advance program deliverables.

Support mid-level donor fundraising ($1K–<$15K) and fundraising operations: maintain donor/gift records, prepare lists and reports, coordinate events and outreach, conduct donor research, manage CRM logistics, handle donor inquiries, and support cross-team pipeline and stewardship activities to help raise $9–12M annually.

The Executive Communications Strategist will assist the President & CEO and Managing Director with internal and external communications, project management, writing, and research, while fostering positive relationships with staff and managing various communications efforts.