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The ACLU is an non-profit, non-partisan organization of people who believe in the power of action. We are united by the quest – “We the people dare to create a more perfect union.” 

Whether in the courts, statehouses, Congress or communities, we fight to defend the rights that the Constitution guarantees to all of us —regardless of who we are, where we come from, whom we love, or what we believe. 

Together, we take up the toughest civil rights and liberties challenges of our time. We seek to inspire those who want change to become the ones who make change. 

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We the people dare to create a more perfect union.

You need a strong interest in immigrant rights, civil rights commitment, excellent research/writing skills, strong organization, teamwork abilities, and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

You will draft advocacy materials, conduct research on immigrant rights policies, analyze information on immigration issues, and support ACLU affiliate campaigns with local policy insights.

Legal

<div>The ACLU seeks a Legal Intern in the National Political and Advocacy Department (Immigration) of the ACLU&rsquo;s National office in Washington, DC. This position is remote. 


The Team:

The National Policy and Advocacy (NPAD) National Campaigns team works to craft and advance the ACLU&rsquo;s immigrants&rsquo; rights national campaigns. The team also supports ACLU affiliates in their immigrants&rsquo; rights campaigns, including State and local level legislative priorities. Current priorities are focused on but not limited to mitigating harm caused by the Trump Administration&rsquo;s deportation agenda and slowing the advancement of anti-immigrant bills in Congress, such as attacks on State and local so-called &ldquo;sanctuary&rdquo; jurisdictions and the asylum system. We also work to dismantle the most harmful aspects of our immigration system &ndash; such as the detention system &ndash; that lead to the worst outcomes for immigrants and their families. 


What You&rsquo;ll Do:

The interns will have the opportunity to gain valuable experience by working with the NPAD immigration team. They will learn about creating change through integrated advocacy and strategies to mitigate harm across an array of immigrants&rsquo; rights issues. 


Your Day to Day
<ul>
<li>Assisting with the drafting, production and distribution of advocacy and public education materials</li>
</ul><ul><li>Conducting factual and policy research and writing regarding immigrants&rsquo; rights policies and legislative movement</li>
</ul><ul><li>Researching and drafting prospects for campaign advocacy in response to ongoing and emerging threats to immigrants&rsquo; rights</li>
</ul><ul><li>Gathering, analyzing and synthesizing current information related to immigration and immigration detention</li>
</ul><ul><li>Researching State and local policy work in support of ACLU affiliate campaigns</li></ul> 


What You&rsquo;ll Bring:
<ul>
<li>A demonstrated / strong interest in the rights of immigrants and a commitment to civil rights</li>
</ul><ul><li>Strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently as well as in a team.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Excellent research, writing, and communication skills</li>
</ul><ul><li>Strong computer skills, particularly web-based research including proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (i.e. Word, Excel)</li></ul> 


Future ACLU-ers Will:
<ul>
<li>Be committed to advancing the mission of the ACLU</li>
</ul><ul><li>Center and embed the principles of equity, inclusion and belonging in their work by demonstrating commitment to diversity with an approach that respects and values multiple perspectives</li>
</ul><ul><li>Be committed to work collaboratively and respectfully toward resolving obstacles and conflict</li></ul> 


Internship Logistics:
<ul>
<li>Location: Our internship program offers a limited number of remote or hybrid intern positions. This internship can be remote or hybrid and based in our DC office.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Time Commitment: Term-time internships may be completed on a part-time basis (10, 15, or 20 hours/week) or full-time (35 hours/week). Summer internships require a full-time commitment.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Internship Duration: Full-time internships span 10 consecutive weeks and part-time 12 weeks. This internship has a start date of May 27th or June 9th 2025.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Stipend: A stipend is available for students who are lawfully authorized to work. Arrangements can be made with educational institutions for work/study or course credit. Below are the stipend rates:</li>
</ul><ul><li>$20/hour for undergraduate students or equivalent experience</li>
</ul><ul><li>$24/hour for graduate and law students or equivalent experience</li>
</ul>
Why the ACLU:

For over 100 years, the ACLU has worked to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the United States. Whether it&rsquo;s ending mass incarceration, achieving full equality for the LGBTQ+ community, establishing new privacy protections for our digital age, or preserving the right to vote or the right to have an abortion, the ACLU takes up the toughest civil liberties cases and issues to defend all people. 


Our Commitment to Accessibility, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

Accessibility, equity, diversity, and inclusion are core values of the ACLU and central to our work to advance liberty, equality, and justice for all. For us diversity, equity and inclusion are not just check-the-box activities, but a chance for us to make long-term meaningful change. We are a community committed to learning and growth, humility and grace, transparency and accountability. We believe in a collective responsibility to create a culture of belonging for all people within our organization &ndash; one that respects and embraces difference; treats everyone equitably; and empowers our colleagues to do the best work possible. We are as committed to anti-oppression and anti-racism internally as we are externally. Because whether we&rsquo;re in the courts or in the office, we believe &lsquo;We the People&rsquo; means all of us.

With this commitment in mind, we strongly encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, veteran status and record of arrest or conviction, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

The ACLU is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need assistance applying online, please email benefits.hrdept@aclu.org. If you are selected for an interview, you will receive additional information regarding how to request accommodations for the interview process. 


The ACLU does not accept unsolicited calls or emails from candidates regarding their application status.</div>

The ACLU seeks a Legal Intern in the National Political and Advocacy Department (Immigration) of the ACLU’s National office in Washington, DC. This position is remote.


The Team:

The National Policy and Advocacy (NPAD) National Campaigns team works to craft and advance the ACLU’s immigrants’ rights national campaigns. The team also supports ACLU affiliates in their immigrants’ rights campaigns, including State and local level legislative priorities. Current priorities are focused on but not limited to mitigating harm caused by the Trump Administration’s deportation agenda and slowing the advancement of anti-immigrant bills in Congress, such as attacks on State and local so-called “sanctuary” jurisdictions and the asylum system. We also work to dismantle the most harmful aspects of our immigration system – such as the detention system – that lead to the worst outcomes for immigrants and their families.


What You’ll Do:

The interns will have the opportunity to gain valuable experience by working with the NPAD immigration team. They will learn about creating change through integrated advocacy and strategies to mitigate harm across an array of immigrants’ rights issues.


Your Day to Day

Assisting with the drafting, production and distribution of advocacy and public education materials
Conducting factual and policy research and writing regarding immigrants’ rights policies and legislative movement
Researching and drafting prospects for campaign advocacy in response to ongoing and emerging threats to immigrants’ rights
Gathering, analyzing and synthesizing current information related to immigration and immigration detention
Researching State and local policy work in support of ACLU affiliate campaigns


What You’ll Bring:

A demonstrated / strong interest in the rights of immigrants and a commitment to civil rights
Strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently as well as in a team.
Excellent research, writing, and communication skills
Strong computer skills, particularly web-based research including proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (i.e. Word, Excel)


Future ACLU-ers Will:

Be committed to advancing the mission of the ACLU
Center and embed the principles of equity, inclusion and belonging in their work by demonstrating commitment to diversity with an approach that respects and values multiple perspectives
Be committed to work collaboratively and respectfully toward resolving obstacles and conflict


Internship Logistics:

Location: Our internship program offers a limited number of remote or hybrid intern positions. This internship can be remote or hybrid and based in our DC office.
Time Commitment: Term-time internships may be completed on a part-time basis (10, 15, or 20 hours/week) or full-time (35 hours/week). Summer internships require a full-time commitment.
Internship Duration: Full-time internships span 10 consecutive weeks and part-time 12 weeks. This internship has a start date of May 27th or June 9th 2025.
Stipend: A stipend is available for students who are lawfully authorized to work. Arrangements can be made with educational institutions for work/study or course credit. Below are the stipend rates:
$20/hour for undergraduate students or equivalent experience
$24/hour for graduate and law students or equivalent experience

Why the ACLU:

For over 100 years, the ACLU has worked to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the United States. Whether it’s ending mass incarceration, achieving full equality for the LGBTQ+ community, establishing new privacy protections for our digital age, or preserving the right to vote or the right to have an abortion, the ACLU takes up the toughest civil liberties cases and issues to defend all people.


Our Commitment to Accessibility, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

Accessibility, equity, diversity, and inclusion are core values of the ACLU and central to our work to advance liberty, equality, and justice for all. For us diversity, equity and inclusion are not just check-the-box activities, but a chance for us to make long-term meaningful change. We are a community committed to learning and growth, humility and grace, transparency and accountability. We believe in a collective responsibility to create a culture of belonging for all people within our organization – one that respects and embraces difference; treats everyone equitably; and empowers our colleagues to do the best work possible. We are as committed to anti-oppression and anti-racism internally as we are externally. Because whether we’re in the courts or in the office, we believe ‘We the People’ means all of us.

With this commitment in mind, we strongly encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, veteran status and record of arrest or conviction, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

The ACLU is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need assistance applying online, please email benefits.hrdept@aclu.org. If you are selected for an interview, you will receive additional information regarding how to request accommodations for the interview process.


The ACLU does not accept unsolicited calls or emails from candidates regarding their application status.

Summer 2025 Legal Intern, National Political and Advocacy Department, Immigration - ACLU

United States

Summer 2025 Legal Intern, National Political and Advocacy Department, Immigration

You must have strong attention to detail, great communication skills, CMS familiarity, a commitment to user-centered design, and a dedication to equity, inclusion, and collaboration.

You will refine QA checklists, assist Affiliates with migration feedback, perform QA checks on websites, and help create resources for troubleshooting and user engagement tracking.

IT & Cybersecurity

Product

<div>The ACLU seeks an Undergraduate or Graduate Intern, or applicant with equivalent experience, in the Product &amp; Technology Department of the ACLU&rsquo;s National office. This position is remote. 


The Team: 
The Affiliate Tech Pod is part of the ACLU&rsquo;s Product &amp; Technology Department, which builds and supports innovative, robust, and secure digital tools that advance the ACLU&rsquo;s mission nationwide. The Affiliate Tech Pod works closely with ACLU Affiliate offices to enhance their technical infrastructure, with a particular focus on website platforms and digital tools. As part of the ongoing Affiliate Web Platform (AWP) migration project, the team is helping over 50 ACLU Affiliates transition to a new, modernized WordPress platform. This work involves collaborating with Affiliates to migrate content, maintain website quality, and ensure their digital presence reflects the ACLU&rsquo;s mission of protecting rights and liberties for all. 
Interns on this team will have the opportunity to support real-world projects and gain hands-on experience in website quality assurance, content management, and data-driven decision-making, all while contributing to a mission-driven organization. 

What You&rsquo;ll Do: 
As an Affiliate Web Platform Intern, you will play a key role in supporting the migration of ACLU Affiliate websites to a new WordPress platform and you will conduct detailed reviews of migrated websites to ensure content, navigation, and formatting meet quality standards. In this role you will:
<ul>
<li>Contribute to refining QA checklists and creating best practice resources that guide Affiliates through the migration process.</li>
<li>Assist in facilitating feedback by collaborating with Affiliates as they review their newly migrated sites and help incorporate their insights into process improvements.</li>
<li>Learn about data-driven insights by assisting with Heap data collection to monitor website performance and user journeys.</li></ul> 
 
Your Day to Day
<ul>
<li>Perform QA checks on newly migrated Affiliate websites, verifying accuracy of content, navigation, and embedded media.</li>
<li>Track and document content issues such as broken links, formatting errors, and missing media during the migration process.</li>
<li>Collaborate with the Affiliate Tech Pod to address QA feedback from ACLU affiliates and assist in conducting post-migration reviews.</li>
<li>Refine and maintain the QA process, contributing to a standardized checklist and best practices guide for Affiliate website migrations.</li>
<li>Support the creation of resources like troubleshooting workflows, onboarding guides, and FAQs for Affiliates.</li>
<li>Learn and assist with Heap data collection and dashboard setup to track user engagement and migration outcomes.</li>
</ul>
What You&rsquo;ll Bring:
<ul>
<li>Strong attention to detail and organizational skills for tracking and resolving issues.</li>
<li>Familiarity with CMS platforms like WordPress is a plus.</li>
<li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills to collaborate with teams and stakeholders.</li>
<li>A commitment to user-centered design and digital content accuracy.</li>
<li>Interest in learning about data analytics tools like Heap and their application to website performance monitoring.</li>
</ul>
Future ACLU-ers Will:
<ul>
<li>Be committed to advancing the mission of the ACLU</li>
<li>Center and embed the principles of equity, inclusion and belonging in their work by demonstrating commitment to diversity with an approach that respects and values multiple perspectives</li>
<li>Be committed to work collaboratively and respectfully toward resolving obstacles and conflict</li></ul> 


Internship Logistics:
<ul>
<li>Location: Our internship program offers a limited number of remote or hybrid intern positions. This internship can be remote or hybrid and based in our NYC office.</li>
<li>Time Commitment: Summer internships require a full-time commitment.</li>
<li>Internship Duration: Summer internships can begin on May 27 or June 9, 2025 and are full-time, spanning 10 consecutive weeks.</li>
<li>Stipend: A stipend is available for students who are lawfully authorized to work. Arrangements can be made with educational institutions for work/study or course credit. Below are the stipend rates:</li>
<ul><li>$20/hour for undergraduate students or equivalent experience</li>
<li>$24/hour for graduate and law students or equivalent experience</li>
</ul>
</ul>Why the ACLU:

For over 100 years, the ACLU has worked to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the United States. Whether it&rsquo;s ending mass incarceration, achieving full equality for the LGBTQ+ community, establishing new privacy protections for our digital age, or preserving the right to vote or the right to have an abortion, the ACLU takes up the toughest civil liberties cases and issues to defend all people. 


Our Commitment to Accessibility, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

Accessibility, equity, diversity, and inclusion are core values of the ACLU and central to our work to advance liberty, equality, and justice for all. For us diversity, equity and inclusion are not just check-the-box activities, but a chance for us to make long-term meaningful change. We are a community committed to learning and growth, humility and grace, transparency and accountability. We believe in a collective responsibility to create a culture of belonging for all people within our organization &ndash; one that respects and embraces difference; treats everyone equitably; and empowers our colleagues to do the best work possible. We are as committed to anti-oppression and anti-racism internally as we are externally. Because whether we&rsquo;re in the courts or in the office, we believe &lsquo;We the People&rsquo; means all of us.

With this commitment in mind, we strongly encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, veteran status and record of arrest or conviction, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

The ACLU is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need assistance applying online, please email benefits.hrdept@aclu.org. If you are selected for an interview, you will receive additional information regarding how to request accommodations for the interview process.

The ACLU does not accept unsolicited calls or emails from candidates regarding their application status.</div>

The ACLU seeks an Undergraduate or Graduate Intern, or applicant with equivalent experience, in the Product & Technology Department of the ACLU’s National office. This position is remote.


The Team:
The Affiliate Tech Pod is part of the ACLU’s Product & Technology Department, which builds and supports innovative, robust, and secure digital tools that advance the ACLU’s mission nationwide. The Affiliate Tech Pod works closely with ACLU Affiliate offices to enhance their technical infrastructure, with a particular focus on website platforms and digital tools. As part of the ongoing Affiliate Web Platform (AWP) migration project, the team is helping over 50 ACLU Affiliates transition to a new, modernized WordPress platform. This work involves collaborating with Affiliates to migrate content, maintain website quality, and ensure their digital presence reflects the ACLU’s mission of protecting rights and liberties for all.
Interns on this team will have the opportunity to support real-world projects and gain hands-on experience in website quality assurance, content management, and data-driven decision-making, all while contributing to a mission-driven organization.

What You’ll Do:
As an Affiliate Web Platform Intern, you will play a key role in supporting the migration of ACLU Affiliate websites to a new WordPress platform and you will conduct detailed reviews of migrated websites to ensure content, navigation, and formatting meet quality standards. In this role you will:

Contribute to refining QA checklists and creating best practice resources that guide Affiliates through the migration process.
Assist in facilitating feedback by collaborating with Affiliates as they review their newly migrated sites and help incorporate their insights into process improvements.
Learn about data-driven insights by assisting with Heap data collection to monitor website performance and user journeys.

Your Day to Day

Perform QA checks on newly migrated Affiliate websites, verifying accuracy of content, navigation, and embedded media.
Track and document content issues such as broken links, formatting errors, and missing media during the migration process.
Collaborate with the Affiliate Tech Pod to address QA feedback from ACLU affiliates and assist in conducting post-migration reviews.
Refine and maintain the QA process, contributing to a standardized checklist and best practices guide for Affiliate website migrations.
Support the creation of resources like troubleshooting workflows, onboarding guides, and FAQs for Affiliates.
Learn and assist with Heap data collection and dashboard setup to track user engagement and migration outcomes.

What You’ll Bring:

Strong attention to detail and organizational skills for tracking and resolving issues.
Familiarity with CMS platforms like WordPress is a plus.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills to collaborate with teams and stakeholders.
A commitment to user-centered design and digital content accuracy.
Interest in learning about data analytics tools like Heap and their application to website performance monitoring.

Future ACLU-ers Will:

Be committed to advancing the mission of the ACLU
Center and embed the principles of equity, inclusion and belonging in their work by demonstrating commitment to diversity with an approach that respects and values multiple perspectives
Be committed to work collaboratively and respectfully toward resolving obstacles and conflict


Internship Logistics:

Location: Our internship program offers a limited number of remote or hybrid intern positions. This internship can be remote or hybrid and based in our NYC office.
Time Commitment: Summer internships require a full-time commitment.
Internship Duration: Summer internships can begin on May 27 or June 9, 2025 and are full-time, spanning 10 consecutive weeks.
Stipend: A stipend is available for students who are lawfully authorized to work. Arrangements can be made with educational institutions for work/study or course credit. Below are the stipend rates:
$20/hour for undergraduate students or equivalent experience
$24/hour for graduate and law students or equivalent experience

Why the ACLU:

For over 100 years, the ACLU has worked to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the United States. Whether it’s ending mass incarceration, achieving full equality for the LGBTQ+ community, establishing new privacy protections for our digital age, or preserving the right to vote or the right to have an abortion, the ACLU takes up the toughest civil liberties cases and issues to defend all people.


Our Commitment to Accessibility, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

Accessibility, equity, diversity, and inclusion are core values of the ACLU and central to our work to advance liberty, equality, and justice for all. For us diversity, equity and inclusion are not just check-the-box activities, but a chance for us to make long-term meaningful change. We are a community committed to learning and growth, humility and grace, transparency and accountability. We believe in a collective responsibility to create a culture of belonging for all people within our organization – one that respects and embraces difference; treats everyone equitably; and empowers our colleagues to do the best work possible. We are as committed to anti-oppression and anti-racism internally as we are externally. Because whether we’re in the courts or in the office, we believe ‘We the People’ means all of us.

With this commitment in mind, we strongly encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, veteran status and record of arrest or conviction, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

The ACLU is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need assistance applying online, please email benefits.hrdept@aclu.org. If you are selected for an interview, you will receive additional information regarding how to request accommodations for the interview process.

The ACLU does not accept unsolicited calls or emails from candidates regarding their application status.

Summer 2025 Intern, Product & Technology Department - ACLU

United Kingdom

Germany

United Arab Emirates

Canada

Portugal

Netherlands

Ireland

Philippines

Italy

Spain

India

France

South Africa

Australia

Switzerland

Summer 2025 Intern, Product & Technology Department

You should have social media experience, strong writing and organizational skills, a commitment to ACLU’s mission, and a focus on equity and collaboration.

You will create social media content, assist in scheduling posts, and prepare analytics reports with guidance from editors and managers across various platforms.

Marketing

Media & Journalism

New York

<div>The ACLU seeks a Social Media intern in the Communications and Marketing team of the ACLU&rsquo;s National office in New York, NY. This position can be remote or hybrid. 


The Team:

The ACLU Communications department creates, maintains, and expands message narratives to engage our supporters and other target audiences, to help protect and expand civil liberties and civil rights, and illustrate the value and impact of the ACLU&rsquo;s transformational work. Through our messaging, engagement with newsmakers, our written content, creative branding, and visual identity, we encourage support for the ACLU and help to build a more perfect union. 


The Social Media Intern will be responsible for assisting the ACLU&rsquo;s social media team in researching, producing, scheduling, and measuring the performance of content posted across Instagram, Threads, Bluesky, TikTok, Facebook, and emerging platforms as needed. 


What You&rsquo;ll Do:

Interns will gain valuable experience by working with the team on a wide variety of issues. Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to the following:
<ul>
<li>Produce social media content for Instagram, TikTok, Threads, Bluesky, and Facebook as needed</li>
<li>Assist social media editors in scheduling content, including during rapid response moments</li>
<li>Prepare analytics reports with assistance from social media editors or the social media manager</li>
</ul>
What You&rsquo;ll Bring:
<ul>
<li>Experience using TikTok, Instagram, and Twitter for professional, academic, or extracurricular purposes, experience using these platforms for advocacy or organizing work a plus</li>
<li>Attention to detail, excellent written communication skills</li>
<li>Strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently as well as in a team.</li></ul> 


Future ACLU-ers Will:
<ul>
<li>Be committed to advancing the mission of the ACLU</li>
<li>Center and embed the principles of equity, inclusion and belonging in their work by demonstrating commitment to diversity with an approach that respects and values multiple perspectives</li>
<li>Be committed to work collaboratively and respectfully toward resolving obstacles and conflict</li></ul> 


Internship Logistics:
<ul>
<li>Location: Our internship program offers a limited number of remote or hybrid intern positions. This internship can be remote or hybrid and based in our NYC office.</li>
<li>Time Commitment: Summer internships require a full-time commitment.</li>
<li>Internship Duration: Summer internships can begin on May 27 or June 9, 2025 and are full-time, spanning 10 consecutive weeks.</li>
<li>Stipend: A stipend is available for students who are lawfully authorized to work. Arrangements can be made with educational institutions for work/study or course credit. Below are the stipend rates:</li>
<ul><li>$20/hour for undergraduate students or equivalent experience</li>
<li>$24/hour for graduate and law students or equivalent experience</li></ul></ul> 

Why the ACLU:

For over 100 years, the ACLU has worked to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the United States. Whether it&rsquo;s ending mass incarceration, achieving full equality for the LGBTQ+ community, establishing new privacy protections for our digital age, or preserving the right to vote or the right to have an abortion, the ACLU takes up the toughest civil liberties cases and issues to defend all people. 


Our Commitment to Accessibility, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

Accessibility, equity, diversity, and inclusion are core values of the ACLU and central to our work to advance liberty, equality, and justice for all. For us diversity, equity and inclusion are not just check-the-box activities, but a chance for us to make long-term meaningful change. We are a community committed to learning and growth, humility and grace, transparency and accountability. We believe in a collective responsibility to create a culture of belonging for all people within our organization &ndash; one that respects and embraces difference; treats everyone equitably; and empowers our colleagues to do the best work possible. We are as committed to anti-oppression and anti-racism internally as we are externally. Because whether we&rsquo;re in the courts or in the office, we believe &lsquo;We the People&rsquo; means all of us.

With this commitment in mind, we strongly encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, veteran status and record of arrest or conviction, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

The ACLU is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need assistance applying online, please email benefits.hrdept@aclu.org. If you are selected for an interview, you will receive additional information regarding how to request accommodations for the interview process.

The ACLU does not accept unsolicited calls or emails from candidates regarding their application status.</div>

The ACLU seeks a Social Media intern in the Communications and Marketing team of the ACLU’s National office in New York, NY. This position can be remote or hybrid.


The Team:

The ACLU Communications department creates, maintains, and expands message narratives to engage our supporters and other target audiences, to help protect and expand civil liberties and civil rights, and illustrate the value and impact of the ACLU’s transformational work. Through our messaging, engagement with newsmakers, our written content, creative branding, and visual identity, we encourage support for the ACLU and help to build a more perfect union.


The Social Media Intern will be responsible for assisting the ACLU’s social media team in researching, producing, scheduling, and measuring the performance of content posted across Instagram, Threads, Bluesky, TikTok, Facebook, and emerging platforms as needed.


What You’ll Do:

Interns will gain valuable experience by working with the team on a wide variety of issues. Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to the following:

Produce social media content for Instagram, TikTok, Threads, Bluesky, and Facebook as needed
Assist social media editors in scheduling content, including during rapid response moments
Prepare analytics reports with assistance from social media editors or the social media manager

What You’ll Bring:

Experience using TikTok, Instagram, and Twitter for professional, academic, or extracurricular purposes, experience using these platforms for advocacy or organizing work a plus
Attention to detail, excellent written communication skills
Strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently as well as in a team.


Future ACLU-ers Will:

Be committed to advancing the mission of the ACLU
Center and embed the principles of equity, inclusion and belonging in their work by demonstrating commitment to diversity with an approach that respects and values multiple perspectives
Be committed to work collaboratively and respectfully toward resolving obstacles and conflict


Internship Logistics:

Location: Our internship program offers a limited number of remote or hybrid intern positions. This internship can be remote or hybrid and based in our NYC office.
Time Commitment: Summer internships require a full-time commitment.
Internship Duration: Summer internships can begin on May 27 or June 9, 2025 and are full-time, spanning 10 consecutive weeks.
Stipend: A stipend is available for students who are lawfully authorized to work. Arrangements can be made with educational institutions for work/study or course credit. Below are the stipend rates:
$20/hour for undergraduate students or equivalent experience
$24/hour for graduate and law students or equivalent experience

Why the ACLU:

For over 100 years, the ACLU has worked to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the United States. Whether it’s ending mass incarceration, achieving full equality for the LGBTQ+ community, establishing new privacy protections for our digital age, or preserving the right to vote or the right to have an abortion, the ACLU takes up the toughest civil liberties cases and issues to defend all people.


Our Commitment to Accessibility, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

Accessibility, equity, diversity, and inclusion are core values of the ACLU and central to our work to advance liberty, equality, and justice for all. For us diversity, equity and inclusion are not just check-the-box activities, but a chance for us to make long-term meaningful change. We are a community committed to learning and growth, humility and grace, transparency and accountability. We believe in a collective responsibility to create a culture of belonging for all people within our organization – one that respects and embraces difference; treats everyone equitably; and empowers our colleagues to do the best work possible. We are as committed to anti-oppression and anti-racism internally as we are externally. Because whether we’re in the courts or in the office, we believe ‘We the People’ means all of us.

With this commitment in mind, we strongly encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, veteran status and record of arrest or conviction, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

The ACLU is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need assistance applying online, please email benefits.hrdept@aclu.org. If you are selected for an interview, you will receive additional information regarding how to request accommodations for the interview process.

The ACLU does not accept unsolicited calls or emails from candidates regarding their application status.

Summer 2025 Intern, Communications and Marketing- Social Media Unit - ACLU

Summer 2025 Intern, Communications and Marketing- Social Media Unit

You need graphic design experience, knowledge of marketing/fundraising, project management skills, excellent communication, and proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Suite.

You will provide graphic design support, coordinate brand implementation, collaborate on visual strategies, manage projects, assist events, and support digital asset management for fundraising efforts.

Design

<div>The ACLU seeks a Creative Engagement Intern in the Development Department of the ACLU&rsquo;s National office in New York, NY. This role is hybrid. 


The Team:

The ACLU&rsquo;s passionate community of donors and activists is stronger than ever. The mission of the ACLU&rsquo;s Development Department is to unlock the full potential of donors and the ACLU as partners in the creation of a more perfect union. We pursue our mission by building long-term donor relationships and organizational partnerships, by demonstrating impact in response to threats, by engaging donors how they wish to engage, by taking interest in our donors and facilitating personal action, by being accountable stewards of their funds, and by asking donors to consider giving the ACLU their full support. 


What You&rsquo;ll Do:

The Creative Engagement Intern will gain nonprofit marketing experience by working with the Donor &amp; Brand Activation and Corporate Engagement teams within the ACLU&rsquo;s Development Department. The intern will provide graphic design and project management support for editorial and print projects, including publications, decks, and reports, as well as external events to increase fundraising opportunities and promote awareness of the ACLU&rsquo;s work nationwide. 


Your Day to Day
<ul>
<li>Provide graphic design support for updating donor communications templates and visual content.</li>
<li>Coordinate with teams across departments to implement new brand elements across donor materials.</li>
<li>Collaborate with editors on visual strategy for donor publications and messaging.</li>
<li>Work with external designers and creatives on special projects and events for brand awareness.</li>
<li>Assist with outreach and project management for the Creatives for Freedom initiative, including on-site event support.</li>
<li>Support digital asset management for fundraising teams.</li></ul> 


What You&rsquo;ll Bring:
<ul>
<li>Graphic design experience in digital and print.</li>
<li>Knowledge of marketing, publishing, branding, and/or fundraising.</li>
<li>Familiarity with project management processes and tools.</li>
<li>Excellent writing, communication, and time management skills.</li>
<li>Ability to work independently as well as in a team.</li>
<li>Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator.</li>
</ul>
Future ACLU-ers Will:
<ul>
<li>Be committed to advancing the mission of the ACLU</li>
<li>Center and embed the principles of equity, inclusion and belonging in their work by demonstrating commitment to diversity with an approach that respects and values multiple perspectives</li>
<li>Be committed to work collaboratively and respectfully toward resolving obstacles and conflict</li>
</ul>
Internship Logistics:
<ul>
<li>Location: Our internship program offers a limited number of remote or hybrid intern positions. This internship is hybrid based in New York.</li>
<li>Time Commitment: Term-time internships may be completed on a part-time basis (10, 15, or 20 hours/week) or full-time (35 hours/week). Summer internships require a full-time commitment.</li>
<li>Internship Duration: Full-time internships span 10 consecutive weeks and part-time 12 weeks. This internship has a start date of May 27th or June 9th, 2025.</li>
<li>Stipend: A stipend is available for students who are lawfully authorized to work and do not receive compensation from other sources. Students with external funding may receive a partial stipend to bring their total funding up to the level of the ACLU&rsquo;s stipend amount for that term. Arrangements can be made with educational institutions for work/study or course credit. Below are the stipend rates:</li>
<ul><li>$20/hour for undergraduate students or equivalent experience</li>
</ul>
</ul>Why the ACLU:

For over 100 years, the ACLU has worked to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the United States. Whether it&rsquo;s ending mass incarceration, achieving full equality for the LGBTQ+ community, establishing new privacy protections for our digital age, or preserving the right to vote or the right to have an abortion, the ACLU takes up the toughest civil liberties cases and issues to defend all people.

Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

Equity, diversity, and inclusion are core values of the ACLU and central to our work to advance liberty, equality, and justice for all. For us diversity, equity and inclusion are not just check-the-box activities, but a chance for us to make long-term meaningful change. We are a community committed to learning and growth, humility and grace, transparency and accountability. We believe in a collective responsibility to create a culture of belonging for all people within our organization &ndash; one that respects and embraces difference; treats everyone equitably; and empowers our colleagues to do the best work possible. We are as committed to anti-oppression and anti-racism internally as we are externally. Because whether we&rsquo;re in the courts or in the office, we believe &lsquo;We the People&rsquo; means all of us.

With this commitment in mind, we strongly encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, veteran status and record of arrest or conviction, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

The ACLU is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need assistance applying online, please email benefits.hrdept@aclu.org. If you are selected for an interview, you will receive additional information regarding how to request accommodations for the interview process.

The ACLU does not accept unsolicited calls or emails from candidates regarding their application status.</div>

The ACLU seeks a Creative Engagement Intern in the Development Department of the ACLU’s National office in New York, NY. This role is hybrid.


The Team:

The ACLU’s passionate community of donors and activists is stronger than ever. The mission of the ACLU’s Development Department is to unlock the full potential of donors and the ACLU as partners in the creation of a more perfect union. We pursue our mission by building long-term donor relationships and organizational partnerships, by demonstrating impact in response to threats, by engaging donors how they wish to engage, by taking interest in our donors and facilitating personal action, by being accountable stewards of their funds, and by asking donors to consider giving the ACLU their full support.


What You’ll Do:

The Creative Engagement Intern will gain nonprofit marketing experience by working with the Donor & Brand Activation and Corporate Engagement teams within the ACLU’s Development Department. The intern will provide graphic design and project management support for editorial and print projects, including publications, decks, and reports, as well as external events to increase fundraising opportunities and promote awareness of the ACLU’s work nationwide.


Your Day to Day

Provide graphic design support for updating donor communications templates and visual content.
Coordinate with teams across departments to implement new brand elements across donor materials.
Collaborate with editors on visual strategy for donor publications and messaging.
Work with external designers and creatives on special projects and events for brand awareness.
Assist with outreach and project management for the Creatives for Freedom initiative, including on-site event support.
Support digital asset management for fundraising teams.


What You’ll Bring:

Graphic design experience in digital and print.
Knowledge of marketing, publishing, branding, and/or fundraising.
Familiarity with project management processes and tools.
Excellent writing, communication, and time management skills.
Ability to work independently as well as in a team.
Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator.

Future ACLU-ers Will:

Be committed to advancing the mission of the ACLU
Center and embed the principles of equity, inclusion and belonging in their work by demonstrating commitment to diversity with an approach that respects and values multiple perspectives
Be committed to work collaboratively and respectfully toward resolving obstacles and conflict

Internship Logistics:

Location: Our internship program offers a limited number of remote or hybrid intern positions. This internship is hybrid based in New York.
Time Commitment: Term-time internships may be completed on a part-time basis (10, 15, or 20 hours/week) or full-time (35 hours/week). Summer internships require a full-time commitment.
Internship Duration: Full-time internships span 10 consecutive weeks and part-time 12 weeks. This internship has a start date of May 27th or June 9th, 2025.
Stipend: A stipend is available for students who are lawfully authorized to work and do not receive compensation from other sources. Students with external funding may receive a partial stipend to bring their total funding up to the level of the ACLU’s stipend amount for that term. Arrangements can be made with educational institutions for work/study or course credit. Below are the stipend rates:
$20/hour for undergraduate students or equivalent experience

Why the ACLU:

For over 100 years, the ACLU has worked to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the United States. Whether it’s ending mass incarceration, achieving full equality for the LGBTQ+ community, establishing new privacy protections for our digital age, or preserving the right to vote or the right to have an abortion, the ACLU takes up the toughest civil liberties cases and issues to defend all people.

Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

Equity, diversity, and inclusion are core values of the ACLU and central to our work to advance liberty, equality, and justice for all. For us diversity, equity and inclusion are not just check-the-box activities, but a chance for us to make long-term meaningful change. We are a community committed to learning and growth, humility and grace, transparency and accountability. We believe in a collective responsibility to create a culture of belonging for all people within our organization – one that respects and embraces difference; treats everyone equitably; and empowers our colleagues to do the best work possible. We are as committed to anti-oppression and anti-racism internally as we are externally. Because whether we’re in the courts or in the office, we believe ‘We the People’ means all of us.

With this commitment in mind, we strongly encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, veteran status and record of arrest or conviction, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

The ACLU is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need assistance applying online, please email benefits.hrdept@aclu.org. If you are selected for an interview, you will receive additional information regarding how to request accommodations for the interview process.

The ACLU does not accept unsolicited calls or emails from candidates regarding their application status.

Summer 2025 Undergraduate Intern, Creative Engagement- Development Department - ACLU

Summer 2025 Undergraduate Intern, Creative Engagement- Development Department

You should have experience with youth, proficiency in Microsoft Office, an interest in advocacy, a commitment to ACLU's mission, and a focus on equity and collaboration.

You will handle student enrollments, manage accessibility requests, support data entry, track vendor collaboration, and assist in program planning and logistics.

Government & Politics

Education & Teaching

<div>The ACLU seeks an Undergraduate Intern on the National Advocacy Institute team within the Executive Department of the ACLU&rsquo;s National office in New York. The Internship will be primarily virtual with some travel required for in-person programming. 


The Team:

The ACLU National Advocacy Institute is a program for high-school students from across the United States to participate in a learning experience for the next generation of social justice advocates. At National Advocacy Institute, students engage directly with ACLU lawyers, lobbyists, community activists, and other experts working to defend the civil rights and civil liberties that are critical to a free and open society. 


In Summer 2025, the National Advocacy Institute will host three, week-long programs for high school students in Washington, D.C. (ages 15-18):
<ul>
<li>Term 1: Sunday July 13- Saturday July 19</li>
<li>Term 2: Sunday July 20 &ndash; Saturday July 26</li>
<li>Term 3: Sunday July 27 &ndash; Saturday August 2</li>
</ul>
What You&rsquo;ll Do:

The intern will support the planning and logistics of the programs, assist in student and family services and communication, and promote a smooth facilitation of day-to-day events.

Your Day to Day
<ul>
<li>Process student enrollments and flag important student accessibility and accommodations requests</li>
<li>Assist with data entry, tracking, and database related needs</li>
<li>Track collaboration with outside vendors supporting the Institute</li>
<li>Work on program planning and logistics, including the opportunity to plan and facilitate whole aspects of the program</li></ul> 


What You&rsquo;ll Bring:
<ul>
<li>Experience working with young people is strongly preferred (camp counselor, Residential Advisors, mentoring, etc.) but not required</li>
<li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite</li>
<li>An interest in youth-programming, activism, and advocacy</li>
</ul>
Future ACLU-ers Will:
<ul>
<li>Be committed to advancing the mission of the ACLU</li>
<li>Center and embed the principles of equity, inclusion and belonging in their work by demonstrating commitment to diversity with an approach that respects and values multiple perspectives</li>
<li>Be committed to work collaboratively and respectfully toward resolving obstacles and conflict</li></ul> 


Internship Logistics:
<ul>
<li>Location: Our internship program offers a limited number of remote or hybrid intern positions. This internship is hybrid based in New York.</li>
<li>Time Commitment: Term-time internships may be completed on a part-time basis (10, 15, or 20 hours/week) or full-time (35 hours/week). Summer internships require a full-time commitment.</li>
<li>Internship Duration: Full-time internships span 10 consecutive weeks and part-time 12 weeks. This internship has a start date of May 27th or June 9th, 2025.</li>
<li>Stipend: A stipend is available for students who are lawfully authorized to work and do not receive compensation from other sources. Students with external funding may receive a partial stipend to bring their total funding up to the level of the ACLU&rsquo;s stipend amount for that term. Arrangements can be made with educational institutions for work/study or course credit. Below are the stipend rates:</li>
<ul><li>$20/hour for undergraduate students or equivalent experience</li>
</ul>
</ul>Why the ACLU:

For over 100 years, the ACLU has worked to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the United States. Whether it&rsquo;s ending mass incarceration, achieving full equality for the LGBTQ+ community, establishing new privacy protections for our digital age, or preserving the right to vote or the right to have an abortion, the ACLU takes up the toughest civil liberties cases and issues to defend all people.

Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

Equity, diversity, and inclusion are core values of the ACLU and central to our work to advance liberty, equality, and justice for all. For us diversity, equity and inclusion are not just check-the-box activities, but a chance for us to make long-term meaningful change. We are a community committed to learning and growth, humility and grace, transparency and accountability. We believe in a collective responsibility to create a culture of belonging for all people within our organization &ndash; one that respects and embraces difference; treats everyone equitably; and empowers our colleagues to do the best work possible. We are as committed to anti-oppression and anti-racism internally as we are externally. Because whether we&rsquo;re in the courts or in the office, we believe &lsquo;We the People&rsquo; means all of us.

With this commitment in mind, we strongly encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, veteran status and record of arrest or conviction, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

The ACLU is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need assistance applying online, please email benefits.hrdept@aclu.org. If you are selected for an interview, you will receive additional information regarding how to request accommodations for the interview process.

The ACLU does not accept unsolicited calls or emails from candidates regarding their application status.</div>

The ACLU seeks an Undergraduate Intern on the National Advocacy Institute team within the Executive Department of the ACLU’s National office in New York. The Internship will be primarily virtual with some travel required for in-person programming.


The Team:

The ACLU National Advocacy Institute is a program for high-school students from across the United States to participate in a learning experience for the next generation of social justice advocates. At National Advocacy Institute, students engage directly with ACLU lawyers, lobbyists, community activists, and other experts working to defend the civil rights and civil liberties that are critical to a free and open society.


In Summer 2025, the National Advocacy Institute will host three, week-long programs for high school students in Washington, D.C. (ages 15-18):

Term 1: Sunday July 13- Saturday July 19
Term 2: Sunday July 20 – Saturday July 26
Term 3: Sunday July 27 – Saturday August 2

What You’ll Do:

The intern will support the planning and logistics of the programs, assist in student and family services and communication, and promote a smooth facilitation of day-to-day events.

Your Day to Day

Process student enrollments and flag important student accessibility and accommodations requests
Assist with data entry, tracking, and database related needs
Track collaboration with outside vendors supporting the Institute
Work on program planning and logistics, including the opportunity to plan and facilitate whole aspects of the program


What You’ll Bring:

Experience working with young people is strongly preferred (camp counselor, Residential Advisors, mentoring, etc.) but not required
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
An interest in youth-programming, activism, and advocacy

Future ACLU-ers Will:

Be committed to advancing the mission of the ACLU
Center and embed the principles of equity, inclusion and belonging in their work by demonstrating commitment to diversity with an approach that respects and values multiple perspectives
Be committed to work collaboratively and respectfully toward resolving obstacles and conflict


Internship Logistics:

Location: Our internship program offers a limited number of remote or hybrid intern positions. This internship is hybrid based in New York.
Time Commitment: Term-time internships may be completed on a part-time basis (10, 15, or 20 hours/week) or full-time (35 hours/week). Summer internships require a full-time commitment.
Internship Duration: Full-time internships span 10 consecutive weeks and part-time 12 weeks. This internship has a start date of May 27th or June 9th, 2025.
Stipend: A stipend is available for students who are lawfully authorized to work and do not receive compensation from other sources. Students with external funding may receive a partial stipend to bring their total funding up to the level of the ACLU’s stipend amount for that term. Arrangements can be made with educational institutions for work/study or course credit. Below are the stipend rates:
$20/hour for undergraduate students or equivalent experience

Why the ACLU:

For over 100 years, the ACLU has worked to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the United States. Whether it’s ending mass incarceration, achieving full equality for the LGBTQ+ community, establishing new privacy protections for our digital age, or preserving the right to vote or the right to have an abortion, the ACLU takes up the toughest civil liberties cases and issues to defend all people.

Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

Equity, diversity, and inclusion are core values of the ACLU and central to our work to advance liberty, equality, and justice for all. For us diversity, equity and inclusion are not just check-the-box activities, but a chance for us to make long-term meaningful change. We are a community committed to learning and growth, humility and grace, transparency and accountability. We believe in a collective responsibility to create a culture of belonging for all people within our organization – one that respects and embraces difference; treats everyone equitably; and empowers our colleagues to do the best work possible. We are as committed to anti-oppression and anti-racism internally as we are externally. Because whether we’re in the courts or in the office, we believe ‘We the People’ means all of us.

With this commitment in mind, we strongly encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, veteran status and record of arrest or conviction, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

The ACLU is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need assistance applying online, please email benefits.hrdept@aclu.org. If you are selected for an interview, you will receive additional information regarding how to request accommodations for the interview process.

The ACLU does not accept unsolicited calls or emails from candidates regarding their application status.

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