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

ACLU • New York City, NY

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About The Position

The ACLU is seeking an Undergraduate Software Engineering Intern for the Technology and Analytics Department’s Educate Pod, based in the ACLU’s National office in New York City. The internship is part-time and may be remote or 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 Technology department works across the ACLU to build and maintain innovative, robust, and secure digital products and technical systems that advance the organization’s mission. As a Web Engineering intern, you will contribute to the ACLU’s and its affiliates’ public-facing websites, which support public education, advocacy, and engagement. You will gain hands-on experience with high-impact web projects and help develop the technical foundations for reaching and engaging millions of people.

The internship lasts 12 consecutive weeks and requires 20 hours per week. The start date is January 11 or January 25, 2027. An hourly stipend of $20 is available to 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.

Requirements

• Be a currently matriculated undergraduate student, or have an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• Be based in the United States for the entire duration of the internship.
• Have experience writing code in at least one high-level programming language, such as PHP or Python.
• Have experience with front-end development tools and best practices.
• Have experience working with a content management system, such as WordPress or Drupal.
• Have excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Demonstrate curiosity about solving problems creatively with code.
• Be committed to advancing the ACLU’s mission and incorporating equity, inclusion, and belonging into your work, including respecting and valuing multiple perspectives.
• Be committed 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 discussions about engineering strategy and best practices.

Benefits

• A $20 per hour stipend is available for undergraduate students or those with 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