Undergraduate Intern - Reproductive Freedom Campaigns-National Political Advocacy Department

The ACLU seeks an Undergraduate Intern in theReproductive Freedom Campaigns, National Political Advocacy Department of the ACLU’s National office in New York City. This internship is part-time and remote.

Qualifying applicants must currently be matriculated undergraduate students or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience and must be based in the U.S. for the entire duration of the internship. 

The Team:

The National Political Advocacy Department builds power to achieve an accountable, representative democracy. We have ambitious goals across Reproductive Freedom, Democracy and Voting Rights, Systemic Equality, Immigration, Trans Justice, Criminal Justice and other core issues to protect and expand civil rights and civil liberties, and advance the freedom, equality, ability to prosper, and humanity of all People.

Our department conducts analysis, develops policy, crafts world class campaigns and situates the ACLU to have impact across legislative, administrative, and electoral levers. We are policy experts, lawyers, community organizers, lobbyists, campaign strategists, electoral specialists, program managers, and more. We partner across the ACLU to drive national efforts, and support and amplify the priorities of our affiliates. We work to center principles of equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging in our approach.

What You’ll Do:

The interns will have the opportunity to gain valuable experience by working with the Reproductive Freedom Campaigns team. They will learn about federal Reproductive Freedom advocacy.

Your Day to Day

• Coordinate with the Reproductive Freedom Team on execution of campaign strategy and tactics to advance reproductive freedom, and other civil rights and civil liberties issues
• Draft and support the production and distribution of advocacy, policy, and public education materials (e.g., scripts, slide decks, toolkits, one-pagers)
• Coordinate operational and recruitment tasks, including engagement with supporters, volunteers, and affiliate staff for coalition events.
• Provide logistical and operational support for our in-person events

What You’ll Bring:

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently as well as in a team
• Excellent legal research, writing, and communication skills
• Deep knowledge of government and policy, racial justice, and systemic equality, with strong connections to associated communities, movements, and grassroots organizing
• Organized, willing to learn, proactive; able to balance differing responsibilities and prioritize; able to manage projects and see them through to completion
• 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 is part-time and remote from our New York City office.
• Time Commitment: Part-time (10,15 or 20hrs/week)
• Internship Duration: Part-time internships span 12 consecutive weeks. This internship has a start date of: Jan. 11th or Jan. 25th, 2027
• 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/hr 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.

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.  

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