Spring 2027 Undergraduate Intern, Technology and Analytics Department- Educate Pod

The role

You will develop and maintain full-stack WordPress web properties. You will collaborate with engineers, designers, and product managers on high-impact web projects.

What you will do

• Develop and maintain full-stack WordPress web properties alongside experienced engineers
• Collaborate with other engineers, designers, and product managers on cross-functional projects
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to a culture of technical quality
• Assist in creating and improving engineering documentation
• Join in on conversations about engineering strategy and best practices

Required qualifications

• Currently matriculated undergraduate students or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience
• Based in the U.S. for the entire duration of the internship
• Experience writing code in at least one high-level programming language (e.g. PHP, Python)
• Experience with front-end development tools and best practices
• Experience working with a content management system (e.g. WordPress, Drupal)
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Curiosity about how best to solve problems with creativity (and code)
• Be committed to advancing the mission of the ACLU
• Center and embed the principles of equity, inclusion and belonging in their work
• Be committed to work collaboratively and respectfully toward resolving obstacles and conflict

Benefits

• Stipend available for students who are lawfully authorized to work
• Arrangements can be made with educational institutions for work/study or course credit

Before you apply

• Must be based in the U.S. for the entire duration of the internship
• Stipend is available for students who are lawfully authorized to work
• Refrain from using AI-powered chatbots, search engines, or real-time assistance tools to generate CV, cover letter or writing sample
• All candidates must formally submit an application

About the company

The ACLU has worked for over 100 years to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the United States. The Technology department builds and maintains digital products and technical systems to accelerate the ACLU's mission.