Summer 2025 Paid Intern, National Political Advocacy Department - Electoral Team - Remote

Overview

The ACLU seeks an Undergraduate or Graduate Intern in the National Political Advocacy Department – Electoral Team of the ACLU’s National office in Washington, DC. This position can be remote or hybrid.

In Short

• Support the strategy and implementation work of the Deputy Director for Candidate Races and Electoral Strategists.
• Join meetings with external partners and ACLU affiliates in electoral priority states.
• Compile and circulate press clips for upcoming electoral priority states.
• Track and organize electoral data.
• Draft written materials for paid/earned media.
• Research candidates or electoral opportunities.
• Demonstrated interest in electoral work.
• Excellent written/verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Requirements

• Available for graduate students, recent graduates, and undergraduates with at least 2 years of BA.
• Strong interest in statewide and down-ballot elections.
• Excellent written/verbal communication, research, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Strong computer skills, especially with spreadsheets.

Benefits

• Stipend available for students authorized to work.
• Arrangements for work/study or course credit can be made.
• Full-time internships span 10 weeks; part-time 12 weeks.
• Internship has a start date of May 27th or June 9th, 2025.
• Commitment to advancing the mission of the ACLU.