Senior Fellow Project Manager, Future of the Constitution Project
Company: Brennan Center for Justice
Location: New York
Posted on: April 24, 2024
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Job Description:
The Brennan Center for Justice at NYU School of Law is a
nonpartisan law and policy institute that seeks to improve our
systems of democracy and justice. The Center's work ranges from
voting rights to court reform, ending mass incarceration to
preserving constitutional protections 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.
Position:
The Brennan Center seeks a Senior Fellow Project Manager to lead
its new Future of the Constitution Project. This is a full-time
position for a senior or midlevel professional with a demonstrated
passion for constitutional law and reform.
Note: Brennan Center employees adhere to a hybrid schedule that is
subject to change, with employees currently required to work in the
office a minimum of three days per week, on Mondays, Tuesdays and
Thursdays. While most employees follow this in-person schedule,
there may be some positions that require additional in-office days.
This position may be based either in the Brennan Center's offices
in New York City or Washington, D.C. .
Background:
In recent years, the Brennan Center has launched a major
organizational initiative in response to the extreme rightward turn
of the federal courts. This work includes a project on Supreme
Court ethics and reform; an initiative focused on the role of state
constitutions and courts as bulwarks for the protection of rights
and democratic values; a collaboration with prominent historians to
push back against the misuse of history in legal decisions using an
originalist approach to constitutional interpretation; and an
assortment of individual fellows' projects focused on
constitutional vision and reform, in areas ranging from Second
Amendment jurisprudence to the Article V constitutional amendment
process.
To deepen this important work at a critical moment, the Brennan
Center is launching the Future of the Constitution Project, a
multiyear initiative to enhance public understanding and
appreciation of the meaning and promise of our national charter.
The Project will sponsor cutting-edge intellectual work, in the
form of legal and historical research, original writing, symposia,
and the crafting of public education materials, to help Americans
reclaim our Constitution as an enduring plan of government, rooted
in a promise of democratic self-governance with justice and
equality for all. The Project will raise public awareness of the
threat posed by the judiciary's embrace of originalism, an
ideological and deeply flawed approach to interpreting our national
charter that threatens to overturn decades of law. In its stead,
the Project will advance an alternative vision of constitutional
law and history based on a principled account of the Constitution's
core aims and evolution over time. The Project will also house the
newly launched Steven M. Polan Fellowship in Constitutional Law and
History, which will support the work of up to four outstanding
individuals, drawn from the ranks of advocacy, academia, and the
bar, on public education and research projects related to these
broad goals.
Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Vice President for Program Initiatives, the Senior
Fellow Project Manager will manage a growing cohort of fellows
working on projects related to constitutional law and history. The
Senior Fellow Project Manager will also have opportunities for
thought leadership, including the opportunity to develop and
execute projects that advance new thinking on issues of
constitutional law and history, animated by the Constitution's
enduring core values, working in close collaboration with Brennan
Center colleagues across the organization.
Responsibilities the position include:
Conducting and supporting legal and historical research on topics
related to constitutional law and history that intersect with the
Brennan Center's mission.
Contributing to the public debate on these topics through speaking
engagements, media appearances, and participation in
conferences.
Producing written products in the form of books, reports, articles
(published in academic journals and popular media), opinion pieces,
and other relevant formats.
Organizing academic symposia to sponsor top quality discourse and
writing by scholars and other experts.
Sponsoring public events, both in person and online, to engage a
wide non-expert audience.
Organizing convenings and legal strategy meetings.
Engaging with counterparts in think tanks, legal advocacy groups,
and the academy to foster partnerships and build networks.
Advising and assisting Brennan Center staff.
Other activities that advance the Project's goals.
Qualifications:
A J.D. degree and at least 5 years of legal work experience,
including clerkships (which are a plus for this position). Both
mid- and senior-level candidates are encouraged to apply.
Excellent legal research and analysis skills.
Excellent written and oral communication skills, including a strong
ability and desire to write for legal, academic, and public
audiences.
A creative, problem-solving mindset with demonstrated ability to
turn ideas into products or actions.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize and
delegate effectively in a fast-paced environment.
A commitment to racial equity.
Strong interpersonal skills and sound judgment, including the
ability to work with diverse constituencies both inside and outside
the organization, and openness to feedback.
The Brennan Center is committed to advancing Diversity, Equity, and
Inclusion in the workplace. We continuously work with our staff to
find new ways to increase diversity and to build and cultivate an
inclusive and equitable work environment, where everyone can be
their true self and feel a strong sense of belonging. As such, we
seek to hire employees who have a commitment to and/or experience
with diversity, equity, and inclusion. In addition, we expect
employees to participate/contribute with DEI initiatives or
activities with recruitment, retention, and workplace culture.
Applications:
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