Spring 2027 Undergraduate Intern, Nationwide Development Resources- Corporate Engagement- Development

ACLU • New York City, NY

10d • Hybrid

About The Position

The ACLU is seeking a part-time undergraduate intern for the Corporate Engagement Team in the Development Department at its national office in New York, NY. The internship is hybrid. Applicants must be currently matriculated undergraduate students, or have an equivalent combination of education and/or experience, and must be based in the United States for the entire internship.

The intern will learn about the Corporate Engagement Team’s work by attending team meetings and completing individual assignments, and will gain exposure to other teams in the Development Department. The Corporate Engagement Team works with companies to raise funds, advance shared advocacy goals, elevate the ACLU brand, and reach new audiences.

The internship lasts 12 consecutive weeks and requires 10, 15, or 20 hours per week. It has a start date of either January 11 or January 25, 2027. A stipend is available to students lawfully authorized to work; undergraduate students or those with equivalent experience receive $20 per hour. Arrangements may also be made with educational institutions for work-study or course credit.

Requirements

• Currently matriculated undergraduate student, or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• Must be based in the United States for the entire internship.
• Interest in a career in development, prospect research, and/or corporate fundraising.
• Good writing and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Office.
• Ability to analyze data.
• Commitment to advancing the ACLU’s mission and respecting and valuing multiple perspectives.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator, or InDesign, and/or Canva.

Responsibilities

• Conduct basic prospect research on business support for civil-rights-related work.
• Provide input on account cultivation, strategy, and campaigns.
• Provide design support for fundraising materials, including pitch decks, presentations, one-pagers, and event assets.
• Support data-management projects.
• Assist with small-group gatherings for donor education, cultivation, and stewardship.
• Attend Corporate Engagement Team meetings and complete individual assignments.
• Collaborate respectfully to resolve obstacles and conflict, while embedding equity, inclusion, and belonging in the work.

Benefits

• A stipend of $20 per hour for undergraduate students or equivalent experience who are lawfully authorized to work.
• Arrangements may be made with educational institutions for work-study or course credit.

What This Job Offers

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