Fall 2026 Racial Justice Intern

ACLU of Massachusetts • Boston, MA

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

The ACLU of Massachusetts (ACLUM) is seeking an intern for the Fall of 2026 to join its Racial Justice Program (RJP) team. The RJP aims to preserve and extend civil rights and civil liberties for and to segments of the population who have historically been denied those rights on the basis of race, ethnicity, or national origin. The RJP intern will be responsible for research, writing, and policy advocacy support on a host of issues related to racial justice and the inequities facing people of color in the Commonwealth, including but not limited to voting rights, reproductive rights, criminal legal reform, LGBTQ+ and gender rights, and environmental justice—all with a lens toward racial equity.
This internship will run for 10-12 weeks, starting in early September, with a work schedule of 10-20 hours per week. This intern will report to ACLUM’s Racial Justice Program Director and work with staff members across the organization, as assigned.
Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled.

Requirements

• Applicants should be current college students who will have completed their first year of school before the internship commences.
• Strong research, writing, and organizational skills required.
• Applicants should have a demonstrated interest in and some familiarity with issues related to civil rights, civil liberties, and racial justice.
• Residency in Massachusetts or within a 60-mile radius of Boston in a contiguous New England state is required.
• Candidates receiving a job offer will be required to show proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to commencing employment.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency in Spanish, Portuguese, or Creole, a plus.
• Comfort communicating in group settings strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support ACLUM’s racial justice efforts, public policy work, and advocacy campaigns through research, writing, and event support. Related activities may include participation in voter registration drives and public education events, as well as staffing ACLUM outreach tables at public events.
• Collaborate with internal advocates, communicate with external stakeholders, and attend community meetings and events on ACLUM’s behalf, as assigned.
• Take notes at internal and external meetings, and report learnings to the Racial Justice Program Director and the broader Field team.

Benefits

• For students not also receiving school credit, this internship will pay $18 per hour.
• For students receiving school or work study credit, this internship will be unpaid.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree