Summer 2026 Graduate Intern, Equity, Inclusion, Diversity & Belonging -Executive Office

The ACLU seeks a Graduate Intern in the EDIB (Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging) department of the ACLU’s National office in New York. This position is hybrid.

Qualifying applicants must currently be matriculated graduate students and must be based in the U.S. for the entire duration of the internship.

The Team:

At the ACLU, we seek to develop an organization that reflects the world in which we aspire to live, valuing and reflecting the people whose lives and pursuit of fairness drive our work. We know that our success in doing so is tied to our success in advancing our mission. The EDIB team plays a key role in this work, continuing to move the ACLU to a culture of belonging.

What You’ll Do:

The intern will be responsible for providing administrative support, advancing programmatic efforts, and working on designated special projects.

Your Day to Day

• Collaborate with the Director, Equity and Inclusion, to plan and organize, a twelve-week EDIB program, gaining insight into program management and participant engagement.

• Coordinate day-to-day logistics for EDIB events including scheduling, communications, and resource preparation to ensure smooth program operations.

• Assist with data collection and evaluation efforts for EDIB programs, helping to track attendance, gather participant feedback, and contribute to program assessment and improvement.

• Support special projects and initiatives of the EDIB team, applying problem-solving and organizational skills in a dynamic team environment.

What You’ll Bring:

• An effective listener with high emotional intelligence and a highly collaborative style.

• Strong organizational and communication skills, with attention to detail.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; familiarity with virtual meeting platforms (e.g., Zoom/Teams) preferred.

• Demonstrated passion for EDIB work; deep knowledge, research, and best practices for organizations on equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging.

• A commitment to civil liberties, civil rights, and social and racial justice.

Future ACLU-ers Will:

• Be committed to advancing the mission of the ACLU

• Center and embed the principles of equity, inclusion and belonging in their work by demonstrating commitment to diversity with an approach that respects and values multiple perspectives

• Be committed to work collaboratively and respectfully toward resolving obstacles and conflict

Internship Logistics:

• Location: Our internship program offers a limited number of remote or hybrid intern positions. This internship is hybrid from our New York City office.

• Time Commitment: Full-time (35 hours/week)

• Internship Duration: Full-time internships span 10 consecutive weeks. This internship has a start date of: May 26th or June 8th

• Stipend: A stipend is available for students who are lawfully authorized to work. Arrangements can be made with educational institutions for work/study or course credit.

• Below are the stipend rates:

• $24/hr for graduate and law students

Why the ACLU:

For over 100 years, the ACLU has worked to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the United States. Whether it’s ending mass incarceration, achieving full equality for the LGBTQ+ community, establishing new privacy protections for our digital age, or preserving the right to vote or the right to have an abortion, the ACLU takes up the toughest civil liberties cases and issues to defend all people.

Our Commitment to Accessibility, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

Accessibility, equity, diversity, and inclusion are core values of the ACLU and central to our work to advance liberty, equality, and justice for all. For us diversity, equity and inclusion are not just check-the-box activities, but a chance for us to make long-term meaningful change. We are a community committed to learning and growth, humility and grace, transparency and accountability. We believe in a collective responsibility to create a culture of belonging for all people within our organization – one that respects and embraces difference; treats everyone equitably; and empowers our colleagues to do the best work possible. We are as committed to anti-oppression and anti-racism internally as we are externally. Because whether we’re in the courts or in the office, we believe ‘We the People’ means all of us.

With this commitment in mind, we strongly encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, veteran status and record of arrest or conviction, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

The ACLU is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need assistance applying online, please email [email protected]. If you are selected for an interview, you will receive additional information regarding how to request accommodations for the interview process.

In order to be considered for this position, all candidates must formally submit an application. The ACLU does not accept unsolicited calls or emails from candidates regarding their application status.