ACLU-NC Policy & Advocacy Summer Intern 2027
About The Position
The American Civil Liberties Union of North Carolina (ACLU-NC) is accepting applications for a Summer 2027 Policy & Advocacy Intern to work in its Durham office. This is a full-time internship requiring a 10-week commitment. The intern will work with the Policy & Advocacy team to advance the ACLU-NC's legislative agenda, attend meetings with legislators, coalition partners, and lobbyists, and develop an understanding of the North Carolina General Assembly and the social justice nonprofit ecosystem in North Carolina. The ACLU-NC combines litigation, legislative advocacy, communications, and organizing to advance civil liberties and empower communities, including in criminal law reform, voting rights, LGBTQ+ equality, reproductive freedom, and immigrants’ rights. It emphasizes elevating impacted people’s voices and leadership and applying an anti-racist lens throughout its work.
Requirements
- Demonstrated commitment to and a strong understanding of civil rights, civil liberties, social justice, and the ACLU-NC’s mission, goals, and programs.
- Alignment with ACLU-NC values and professional commitment to advancing them.
- Ability to work in an environment that respects differences of race, ethnicity, age, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ability, and socioeconomic circumstances.
- Excellent ability to communicate and work effectively and respectfully with staff, volunteers, and the general public.
- Skilled oral and written communication.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
- Self-starter with strong follow-through and the ability to meet deadlines with limited supervision.
- Attention to detail, excellent organization, and time-management skills.
- Ability to think creatively and work collaboratively to promote ACLU-NC objectives.
- Must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States.
Nice To Haves
- At least one year of graduate-level education related to public policy or law, or relevant job experience and a plan to enter graduate school in the next academic year.
- Experience in one or more ACLU of North Carolina strategic priority areas: voting rights, immigrants’ rights, criminal law reform, reproductive freedom, or LGBTQ+ rights.
- A connection to North Carolina or the American South.
Responsibilities
- Track, monitor, and analyze proposed legislation.
- Monitor the legislative calendar for committee meetings and actions involving tracked legislation.
- Conduct legal and policy research into civil liberties issues raised by proposed legislation.
- Prepare talking points, bill summaries, reports, and position papers for ACLU-NC staff, the public, and legislators.
- Assist the Policy & Advocacy Team with lobbying members of legislative bodies and their staff in support of ACLU-NC positions on pending legislation.
- Attend meetings, committee meetings, and legislative sessions at the North Carolina General Assembly as needed during the 10-week internship.
- Attend coalition and other meetings with or on behalf of the Policy & Advocacy team and assist with communications with coalition partners.
Benefits
- A stipend of $8,400 for ten weeks is available; candidates must document attempts to secure funding through graduate schools or external sources, and any final stipend amount will be offset by external funding received.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
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