Fall 2026 Undergraduate Intern, National Political Advocacy Department-Cross Divisional Department

Fall 2026 Undergraduate Intern, National Political Advocacy Department-Cross Divisional Department Hybrid – Washington, D.C. The ACLU seeks an undergraduate intern for the Cross‑Divisional team of the National Political Advocacy Department of the ACLU’s National office in Washington, D.C. This internship is fully 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 (NPAD) builds power to achieve an accountable, representative democracy. We pursue 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, partnering across the ACLU to drive national efforts and amplify the priorities of our affiliates, while centering principles of equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging. What You’ll Do The intern will support the Senior Strategist of Special Projects with ongoing cross‑department programs that include, but are not limited to, large‑scale activations, in‑person convenings, strategic collaboration coordination, and more. Your Day-to-Day Joining meetings with external partners and ACLU affiliates in electoral priority states; scheduling meetings, maintaining agendas, note‑taking, and other administrative duties Compiling and circulating press clips for upcoming electoral priority states Tracking and organizing electoral data (we have many spreadsheets) Researching candidates or electoral opportunities What You’ll Bring Proactive learning: curiosity, initiative, willingness to seek feedback and resources, and continuous improvement Time management: prioritizing tasks, managing deadlines, and staying organized, balancing multiple responsibilities efficiently Critical thinking: analyzing problems, evaluating information, and making effective decisions under pressure, identifying patterns, and proposing innovative solutions Adaptability: quickly adjusting to new situations, tasks, and environments, and remaining flexible with changing priorities, processes, and methods 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 a commitment to diversity with an approach that respects and values multiple perspectives Work collaboratively and respectfully toward resolving obstacles and conflict Internship Logistics Location: Limited hybrid or remote positions. This internship is full‑time and hybrid from our Washington, D.C. office. Time Commitment: Full‑time (35 hours/week) Duration: 10 consecutive weeks, starting on September 8 or September 21 Stipend: Available for students who are lawfully authorized to work; arrangements can be made with educational institutions for work/study or course credit.

• 20/hour for undergraduate students or equivalent experience
• 24/hour for graduate and law students or equivalent experience

This internship must be tied to the intern’s formal education program by integrated coursework or the receipt of academic credit. 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 U.S. laws. Whether it’s ending mass incarceration, achieving full equality for the LGBTQ+ community, establishing new privacy protections for our digital age, or safeguarding 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 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 View email address on click.appcast.io. If you are selected for an interview, you will receive additional information regarding how to request accommodations for the interview process. In order to be considered for this position, all candidates must formally submit an application. The ACLU does not accept unsolicited calls or emails from candidates regarding their application status. As set forth in ACLU – Internships’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr ACLU - Internships