Spring 2027 Undergraduate Intern, Technology and Analytics Department- Educate Pod

ACLU - Internships • New York, NY

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About The Position

The ACLU is seeking an undergraduate Web Engineering intern for the Technology and Analytics Department’s Educate Pod. The intern will contribute to the ACLU and affiliate front-facing websites, which support public education, advocacy, and engagement. The role offers hands-on experience with high-impact web projects and the technical foundation used to reach and activate millions of people.

The Technology department partners with teams across the ACLU to build and maintain innovative, robust, and secure digital products and technical systems. Its staff includes engineers, designers, product managers, and administrators.

This part-time internship is based in the ACLU National office in New York City and may be remote or hybrid. It requires 20 hours per week for 12 consecutive weeks, beginning January 11 or January 25, 2027. A stipend of $20 per hour is available for undergraduate students or those with equivalent experience who are lawfully authorized to work. Arrangements may also be made with educational institutions for work/study or course credit.

Applicants must be 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. Interns are expected to support the ACLU’s mission and contribute to an equitable, inclusive, collaborative, and respectful workplace.

Requirements

• Currently matriculated as an undergraduate student, or have an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• Must be based in the United States for the entire duration of the internship.
• Experience writing code in at least one high-level programming language, such as PHP or Python.
• Experience with front-end development tools and best practices.
• Experience working with a content management system, such as WordPress or Drupal.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Curiosity about solving problems creatively with code.
• Commitment to advancing the ACLU’s mission.
• Commitment to equity, inclusion, and belonging, and to respecting and valuing multiple perspectives.
• Commitment to working collaboratively and respectfully to resolve obstacles and conflict.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain full-stack WordPress web properties alongside experienced engineers.
• Collaborate with engineers, designers, and product managers on cross-functional projects.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to a culture of technical quality.
• Assist in creating and improving engineering documentation.
• Participate in conversations about engineering strategy and best practices.

Benefits

• A stipend of $20 per hour is available for undergraduate students or equivalent experience who are lawfully authorized to work.
• Arrangements can 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