About the role#
The ACLU of North Carolina is seeking a Policy & Advocacy Intern for Summer 2027. This full-time, 10-week internship is based in our Durham office. You will work directly with our Policy & Advocacy team to support our legislative agenda and gain insight into the social justice non-profit ecosystem in North Carolina.
What you'll do#
- Track, monitor, and analyze proposed legislation.
- Watch the legislative calendar for committee meetings and relevant actions.
- Conduct research into civil liberties issues.
- Draft talking points, bill summaries, reports, and position papers for staff and legislators.
- Lobby members of legislative bodies and their staff.
- Attend meetings at the North Carolina General Assembly.
- Engage with coalition partners and attend coalition meetings.
What you'll need#
- A commitment to civil rights, civil liberties, and social justice, along with alignment with ACLU-NC values.
- Ability to work in a diverse environment.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
- Strong organization, time-management, and follow-through skills.
- At least one year of graduate level education in public policy or law, or relevant work experience with a plan to enter graduate school.
- Experience in strategic areas such as voting rights, immigrants’ rights, criminal law reform, reproductive freedom, or LGBTQ+ rights.
- A connection to North Carolina or the American South.
Location & details#
- Location: Durham, North Carolina.
- Term: Summer 2027 (10-week commitment).
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: A stipend of $8,400 is available, though candidates must document attempts to secure external funding.
About ACLU of North Carolina
The ACLU of North Carolina operates as a nonprofit organization based in Raleigh. It focuses on the protection of individual rights and liberties under the North Carolina and United States Constitutions. The group advocates in courts, legislatures, and local communities. Its work covers issues such as voting rights, reproductive freedom, and privacy protections.
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