Technology & Operations Intern (Volunteer/Scholarship)

Summary

Young Americans for Liberty is the nation’s largest pro-liberty youth movement, building a powerful network of activists. The Technology & Operations Intern will support the organization's Technology Operations and Operations teams by handling a wide range of technical and operational tasks, contributing to the execution of day-to-day work that allows teams to focus on higher-impact priorities.

Responsibilities

• Assist with support tickets, data cleanup, documentation, and research
• Perform spreadsheet organization and basic system updates
• Help with vendor follow-ups, contract filing, and event preparation
• Contribute to a variety of operational tasks across teams
• Take on a variety of assignments based on current organizational needs
• Adapt quickly as priorities shift week to week
• Communicate proactively when blocked or unclear on scope
• Assist with documentation, audits, and system organization
• Help standardize spreadsheets and workflows
• Contribute to small improvements that make systems easier to use
• Participate in weekly check-ins and receive feedback
• Gain exposure to internal tools, systems, and workflows
• Build familiarity with operational and technical best practices

Skills

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

Qualifications

Must Haves

• 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
• Ability 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 Haves

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

Benefits

• $2,500 scholarship (awarded at the end of the internship)
• Academic credit is supported where applicable
• Internship may qualify for academic credit through your college or university; YAL will work with your institution to complete required documentation and verification
• Mentorship and feedback from YAL’s Technology Operations team