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

The ACLU seeks an Undergraduate Intern in the Organizing Division of the National Political Advocacy Department of the ACLU's National office in New York City. This internship is part-time and can be hybrid or remote.

Responsibilities

Support the ACLU's organizing program, including national and state-specific campaigns; Attend substantive meetings, events, and conversations on organizing, political campaigns, and broader ACLU work; Work on key legislative and electoral priorities at the state and national level; Support rapid response efforts for urgent social and political developments; Support and scale volunteer recruitment and membership engagement efforts; Engage with ACLU People Power volunteers, support their work, and oversee their leadership development; Provide insight on team campaign plans; Participate in volunteer and staff-facing trainings and webinars on key organizing skills; Draft written materials for campaigns, such as email and text copy; Immerse in distributed and field organizing tactics; Identify additional projects of interest; Work collaboratively and respectfully with a diverse team to co-create an inclusive and productive team culture

Requirements

Currently matriculated undergraduate student or equivalent combination of education and/or experience; Based in the U.S. for the entire duration of the internship; A commitment to defending and advancing civil liberties, civil rights, and social justice; A demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging (EDIB) and the ability to apply an EDIB analysis to organizing work; Demonstrated interest in organizing as a theory of change for driving social and political movements; A willingness to approach the 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; An 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 Microsoft Office, Google Suite, GetThru, Asana and Slack

Benefits

Stipend of $20/hr for undergraduate students or equivalent experience (available for students lawfully authorized to work); Arrangements for work/study or course credit with educational institutions