Paid Summer Internship: Free Speech & Campus Activism

FIRE; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 53,316 - 63,863; Full time

Job summary

FIRE is offering a ten-week, paid summer internship in Philadelphia, PA. This opportunity allows undergraduates to assist FIRE in defending civil liberties on campuses nationwide.

Interns will engage in significant work and participate in seminars focused on freedom of expression and due process. Ideal candidates should demonstrate a passion for civil liberties and possess strong research, writing, and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Passionate and motivated undergraduates attending colleges in the U.S.
• History of taking action for civil liberties causes.
• Sense of humor is important for the role.

Responsibilities

• Assist with research and administrative projects for various teams.
• Help plan the FIRE Student Network Summer Conference.
• Lead a session for conference attendees.
• Contribute to FIRE’s Newsdesk.
• Participate in weekly seminars on civil liberties.
• Develop activism plans for campus discourse.

Skills

Research skills

Writing skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Current undergraduate student

Job description

FIRE is offering a ten-week, paid summer internship in Philadelphia, PA. This opportunity allows undergraduates to assist FIRE in defending civil liberties on campuses nationwide.

Interns will engage in significant work and participate in seminars focused on freedom of expression and due process. Ideal candidates should demonstrate a passion for civil liberties and possess strong research, writing, and communication skills.