Spring 2027 Racial Justice Intern

ACLU of Massachusetts • Boston, MA

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

The ACLU of Massachusetts (ACLUM) is seeking a Spring 2027 intern to join its Racial Justice Program (RJP). The program works to preserve and extend civil rights and civil liberties for communities historically denied those rights on the basis of race, ethnicity, or national origin. The intern will support research, writing, policy advocacy, public policy work, and advocacy campaigns on racial justice and inequities affecting people of color in Massachusetts. Areas may include voting rights, reproductive rights, criminal legal reform, LGBTQ+ and gender rights, and environmental justice, with a focus on racial equity.

The internship runs from early January to early May 2027, for 10–20 hours per week. The selected intern may start as early as January 4 and no later than January 11, and must be prepared to work in person by that time. The position is unpaid, and students must be able to secure school credit. The intern reports to ACLUM’s Racial Justice Program Director and works with staff across the organization as assigned.

The position is based in Boston, Massachusetts, and is eligible for a hybrid schedule, with an average of three days per week in person and the ability to come into the office on any day as needed and assigned. Massachusetts residency is required. ACLUM requires proof of full COVID-19 vaccination before commencing employment; exemptions are considered case by case under applicable law. Fully remote work is not considered a reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

• Be a current college student who will have completed the first year of school before the internship begins.
• Have strong research, writing, and organizational skills.
• Demonstrate an interest in and some familiarity with civil rights, civil liberties, and racial justice issues.
• Be able to secure school credit to participate.
• Be prepared to work in person by the internship start date.
• Residency in Massachusetts is required.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency in Spanish, Portuguese, or Creole.
• Comfort communicating in group settings.

Responsibilities

• Support ACLUM’s racial justice efforts, public policy work, and advocacy campaigns through research, writing, and event support.
• Participate in activities such as voter registration drives and public education events, and staff 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed