Undergraduate Intern | Gun Violence Prevention | Paid Intern

Job Description

Job Description

Brady has one powerful mission — to unite all Americans against gun violence.

Each year, 40,000 people in the U.S. die from gun violence. We can change that. No organization has a more comprehensive and systematic approach to ending America’s gun violence epidemic. They say it can't be done. But we know Americans can do anything. Even end this epidemic of gun violence. For we are more powerful than any problem when we work as one. Now is the time to unite people, from coast to coast, young and old, liberal and conservative, fed up and fired up, and free our country from what is killing us. It's in our hands.

Job Summary:

Interns will work within the Legal department at Brady assisting with qualitative data collection and data entry for the development and litigation of potential and current cases our Affirmative Litigation team is working on. They will work closely with Brady lawyers and legal support staff to conduct research and delve into some of the most rapidly developing areas of law. They will garner a deep understanding and knowledge of our gun industry accountability cases. They will become part of the innovative and academically stimulating environment that helps create strong gun violence prevention precedent throughout the country.

Aimed at ending chronic violence that perpetuates cycles of poverty, most of our litigation is working to deter gun suppliers’ exploitation of low-income communities.

Brady is looking for an undergraduate student who is passionate about gun violence prevention, impact litigation, and racial justice. We are looking for candidates with backgrounds in political science, law/legal studies, data science, statistics, computer science, or other applicable areas.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct qualitative data entry from various investigative sources

• Conduct searches in databases and spreadsheets to assist in pre-complaint research and writing

• Write memos as needed in support of litigation

Skills and Experience:

• Strong writing skills, including precise grammar, punctuation, and spelling

• Experience in Excel and Google Sheets

• Ability to work well under pressure within a fast-paced, high-performing team

• Strong desire to be a key team contributor

• Self-motivated, creative, dependable and accountable.

Available to work on a part time schedule Monday - Friday. We will work with your class schedule but will give preference to people who can dedicate consistent blocks of time to the work. Ideally you would be able to attend team meetings on Tuesday mornings and Friday mornings. Brady operates in Eastern Time but if you are in a different time zone, we will accommodate your schedule.

This position is for an undergraduate student.

Highlights of Your Internship:

• Support a compelling mission

• Work alongside Brady subject matter experts and thought leaders

• You'll be assigned an Intern Advocate to provide mentorship and help you set goals

• Opportunity to collaborate across the organization

Details:

Paid part-time internship | Remote or in-person options available

To Apply:

• Provide your resume along with any supporting documents or links to demonstrate your talents and expertise.

• Please include a cover letter telling us:

• Professional areas of interest

• Goals for the internship

• Why you'd like to intern for Brady

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Background:

No organization has a more comprehensive and systematic approach to ending America’s gun violence epidemic. Brady believes that Americans, working together, are more powerful than any problem and we invite those who feel the same way to join us in our work. We know our multi-pronged approach of education, litigation, and legislation will ensure that one day, every American can live free from the fear of being shot. Join us in creating that America.

For more than 40 years, the Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence has been the leading national voice in the prevention of gun violence with an unrivaled history of success. The Brady Bill, which was signed into law in 1993, remains the single most effective gun violence prevention policy in history, with Brady background checks blocking more than 3 million sales of guns to prohibited purchasers such as domestic abusers, convicted violent criminals, and people with dangerous mental illnesses. In the words of President Bill Clinton, “countless people are alive today” because of the work of Jim and Sarah Brady and the Brady Center.

Brady is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and believes in driving equality in our communities and workplace. Brady is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce, and providing equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, gender identity, veteran status, or any other protected class according to local, state, and federal law. We also provide reasonable accommodation for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process.

To request an accommodation during the interview process, please email: bihaymon@bradyunited.org

Brady understands that gun violence disproportionately harms communities that have long faced systemic racism and inequities, including Black, Latinx, Native American, and LGBTQ people. We believe that these communities must be centered in the work we do. We strongly encourage applications from people with these identities and lived experiences.