Fall 2026 Michigan Organizing Intern

Internship Program at Reproductive Freedom for All•Detroit, MI

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Reproductive Freedom for All (Formerly NARAL Pro-Choice America) has been fighting to protect and expand reproductive freedom for over 55 years. With over 4 million members nationwide, the organization advocates for the freedom to make personal decisions about family planning. Reproductive Freedom for All prioritizes diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice in its work and aims to achieve reproductive freedom with equitable access for everyone. As a leading national organization focused on abortion access, they mobilize millions to defend reproductive freedom, hold accountable those who oppose it, and support legislation and elected officials who champion it. This internship is focused on organizing efforts in Michigan.

Requirements

Previous grassroots organizing experience (professional or volunteer) or a demonstrated interest in organizing
Excited to engage with the community, both one-on-one and in groups, over the phone or in person, about reproductive freedom
Interested in gaining professional experience in politics and organizing
Available to attend in-person events and has the ability to organize in Michigan (Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, Lansing, Ann Arbor, Detroit)
Willing to work some nights and weekends to attend events
Demonstrates alignment with our organization’s values and has a personal passion for reproductive freedom
Has a commitment to supporting a work environment where diversity, equity, and inclusion are valued
Excited to support electoral organizing and recruit volunteers to participate in voter outreach efforts
Interested in learning how field organizing, voter contact, and volunteer mobilization contribute to successful electoral campaigns
Energized by talking with supporters and helping grow a volunteer base committed to electing leaders who champion reproductive freedom

Nice To Haves

Community Organizing and Volunteer Management: Learn how to mobilize communities, recruit and engage volunteers, and manage outreach efforts
Digital Tools and Phone Banking: Gain technical skills in tools like NGP VAN, ScaletoWin, Slack, and Control Shift for voter engagement, canvassing, and organizing efforts such as phone banking and text banking
Public Speaking and Facilitation: Develop communication skills through leading events, engaging with community members, and facilitating discussions
Time Management and Prioritization: Strengthen abilities to manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks efficiently
Collaboration and Teamwork: Work closely with staff, other interns, and community leaders to achieve shared goals
Reproductive Freedom and Policy Advocacy: Increase knowledge of policies affecting reproductive freedom and learn how to communicate these issues effectively
Grassroots Organizing Tactics: Gain experience in canvassing, recruitment, volunteer 1:1 meetings, and advocating for elected officials
Planning and Project Management: Develop skills in event planning, executing initiatives, and managing projects

Responsibilities

Help to plan and execute key events, monthly member meetings, and annual observances
Support volunteer engagement by participating in daily call time and conducting one-on-one engagements to convert new members gained into active volunteers for the 2026 Election, enabling their participation in advocacy activities
Support youth member engagement by assisting in building the youth member base through targeted outreach, events, and initiatives aimed at engaging college students and younger activists
Support volunteer recruitment for Reproductive Freedom for All's electoral organizing program by identifying, recruiting, and engaging volunteers to participate in canvassing, phone banking, text banking, and other direct voter contact activities
Assist with planning and executing electoral field events, volunteer trainings, canvasses, phone banks, and text banks in partnership with staff and coalition partners
Support relational organizing efforts by engaging members in one-on-one conversations and moving supporters into volunteer leadership roles within our electoral program
Assist with tracking volunteer engagement and helping ensure volunteers have the information and resources needed to participate in voter contact programs
Track work in VAN, a project management tool
Build and host 2 campus events
Run 4 Direct Voter Contact events
Bring on 75 new members