About the role#
The Campus Freedom Intern supports the American Council of Trustees and Alumni in its mission to reform higher education. You will work directly with the Paul & Karen Levy Fellow in Campus Freedom to help higher education leaders and the public understand the value of free expression and viewpoint diversity on college campuses.
What you'll do#
- Analyze academic policies regarding free speech, academic freedom, and diversity of thought.
- Provide research support for reports and policy recommendations, including those related to the ACTA Gold Standard.
- Update university information on the website using the ACTA Gold Standard for Freedom of Expression.
- Assist with research and writing tasks for the Paul & Karen Levy Fellow in Campus Freedom.
- Draft letters and statements in response to campus freedom issues.
- Monitor news in higher education and update the team on relevant developments.
What you'll need#
- Current undergraduate, graduate, or law students, or recent graduates.
- A principled, organized, and highly motivated approach to your work.
- A commitment to personal responsibility, accountability, and honesty.
Location & details#
- Location: Washington, DC.
- Modality: On-site or hybrid.
- Term: Winter 2027.
- Status: Paid, full-time internship.
About Stand Together
Stand Together is a non-profit organization based in Arlington, Virginia. It supports a network of partners including educators, business leaders, and activists to address social issues such as education and economic opportunity. The organization provides funding and operational resources to help these partners scale their work. It employs 826 people and operates within the non-profit sector.
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