About the role#
The Pauli Murray Fellowship is an 18-month, full-time program designed to cultivate leadership pathways for individuals entering the nonprofit sector. This fellowship is based in the Communications and Marketing department at the ACLU national office. It offers professional training, mentorship, and the opportunity to manage critical internal initiatives. The program begins in mid-January 2027 and concludes in July 2028.
What you'll do#
As a fellow, you will help develop and execute communications strategies that support civil rights and civil liberties advocacy across the country. Your daily work involves:
- Producing and distributing a weekly rapid response communications resource digest.
- Facilitating and setting agendas for monthly nationwide communications staff calls.
- Maintaining internal resources related to ACLU issue areas to support staff across various channels.
- Building community across the national communications network through virtual meetings and internal forums.
- Completing a capstone project that explores how to leverage national scale and affiliate infrastructure to increase organizational impact.
What you'll need#
- Completion of a college degree by September 2026 and a desire for an entry-level role.
- A demonstrated commitment to leadership, service, civil rights, and civil liberties.
- Experience managing multiple, competing priorities in a proactive and self-reliant manner.
- Familiarity with communications tactics, such as press, media, social media, or creative campaigns.
- Ability to translate complex information into easy-to-use resources for others.
- Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Eligibility to work in the United States for the full 18-month duration of the program.
Location & details#
This is a hybrid position based in New York, New York. Fellows are required to be in the office two days per week or eight days per month. The role is a paid, full-time commitment.
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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