Compliance & Data Governance Intern

ACLU of Texas; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 23,419,000 - 26,174,000; Part time

Job summary

ACLU of Texas invites undergraduate and graduate students to join the Operations team as an Intern focused on Privacy & Data Governance. The role supports governance, compliance, and security practices while gaining hands-on nonprofit operations experience.

Time commitment is part-time (at least 20 hours/week) in a hybrid Texas-based setting (Houston preferred). Compensation is $17/hour, with internships lasting 8 weeks in Fall or Spring terms and in-office opportunities at Downtown Houston.

Qualifications

• Interest in data governance and privacy principles.
• Understanding of U.S. and Texas privacy landscape.
• Strong spoken and written communication skills.
• Excellent research and organizational abilities.
• Ability to work independently and with others.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
• Commitment to civil liberties and social justice.

Responsibilities

• Support data governance and privacy initiatives within Operations.
• Assist with research, documentation, and process analysis.
• Coordinate projects and implement organizational best practices.
• Collaborate across departments to develop consistent systems.

Skills

Data governance

Privacy principles

Communication skills

Research skills

Organizational skills

Independent & collaborative work

DEI commitment

Civil liberties focus

Job description

ACLU of Texas invites undergraduate and graduate students to join the Operations team as an Intern focused on Privacy & Data Governance. The role supports governance, compliance, and security practices while gaining hands-on nonprofit operations experience.

Time commitment is part-time (at least 20 hours/week) in a hybrid Texas-based setting (Houston preferred). Compensation is $17/hour, with internships lasting 8 weeks in Fall or Spring terms and in-office opportunities at Downtown Houston.