About the role#
The Organizational Management, Equity & Inclusion (OMEI) team supports the ACLU network of 54 state affiliates. We provide training, coaching, and resources to strengthen organizational health, leadership, and governance. This internship offers the opportunity to engage in nationwide strategic discussions while contributing to our commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging. You will support the OMEI team in meeting the needs of affiliate staff through various programs, tools, and learning initiatives.
What you'll do#
- Collaborate with the OMEI team to support learning programs and departmental goals.
- Create, edit, and organize resources for OMEI and SLIP programs.
- Maintain and update content on the internal HUB platform.
- Analyze data regarding HUB usage and file organization.
- Assist with the coordination of learning calls, webinars, and virtual workshops.
- Perform administrative tasks including taking meeting notes and tracking next steps.
- Draft internal communications, summaries, and PowerPoint presentations.
- Attend meetings with affiliate staff and board members to document key learnings.
- Identify, synthesize, and report on data from Excel and PowerPoint reports.
- Support survey data collection and the analysis of results.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment as a graduate student in a related field.
- Proficiency in Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
- Experience with project management and building resources.
- Previous experience assisting with administrative tasks in an office setting, preferably at a nonprofit.
- Ability to take initiative, think creatively, and work well under pressure.
- Strong commitment to civil liberties, civil rights, and social justice.
- Dedication to advancing the mission of the ACLU and embedding principles of equity, inclusion, and belonging in your work.
- Ability to work collaboratively and respectfully toward resolving obstacles and conflict.
Location & details#
- This position is remote and based in the United States.
- The internship is for the Winter 2027 term.
- This is a paid position at a rate of $24 per hour.
- The role is open to full-time applicants.
About ACLU
The ACLU is a non-profit organization focused on the defense of civil rights and liberties. Founded in 1920, the group operates out of New York and Washington. It works on issues including voting rights, criminal justice reform, and freedom of speech. The organization employs over 1,200 people.
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