Spring 2027 Undergraduate Intern, Organizing Division - National Political Advocacy Department

The role

The intern supports the ACLU organizing program through national and state-specific campaigns. They will engage with volunteers, draft campaign materials, and participate in trainings to develop organizing and leadership skills.

What you will do

• Engaging with ACLU People Power volunteers and overseeing their leadership development
• Providing insight on team campaign plans
• Participating in volunteer and staff-facing trainings and webinars
• Drafting written materials for campaigns such as email and text copy
• Immersing in distributed and field organizing tactics
• Working on key legislative and electoral priorities
• Supporting rapid response efforts for social and political developments
• Supporting and scaling volunteer recruitment and membership engagement

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
• Commitment to defending and advancing civil liberties, civil rights, and social justice
• Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging (EDIB)
• Demonstrated interest in organizing as a theory of change
• Willingness to approach work with a growth mindset and an ethos of learning-by-doing
• Self-motivated and able to work independently and as part of a collaborative team
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and to meet clear deadlines

Nice to have

• Previous experience organizing or working on campaigns
• Proficiency in programs like Microsoft Office, Google Suite, GetThru, Asana and Slack

Benefits

• Stipend available for students who are lawfully authorized to work
• Arrangements can be made 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 National Political Advocacy Department works to strengthen the efforts of the ACLU at the federal, state, and local levels of government.