Policy & Government Affairs Intern: Racial Justice & Tech Policy

American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU); United States; Hybrid; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend

Hybrid internship

Part-time schedule

Job summary

ACLU's National Political Advocacy Department seeks a Legal Intern for the Policy & Government Affairs team in Washington D.C. The position is hybrid and part-time, based in the United States for the duration of the internship.

The intern will perform legal and policy research on racial justice and technology policy, and assist with researching legislation, officials, coalitions, and developments at federal and state levels.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of government and policy, technology and democracy reform, and affected communities.
• Strong research, writing, analysis and communication skills for diverse audiences.
• Organized, proactive, able to balance responsibilities and manage projects.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal and policy research, drafting reports and analyzing state and federal legislation.
• Prepare advocacy and public education materials, memos and correspondence.
• Monitor developments in Congress and state legislatures and regulatory actions.
• Collaborate with teammates on projects and participate in special assignments.

Skills

Government policy knowledge

Research skills

Writing & communication

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Independent work

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

ACLU's National Political Advocacy Department seeks a Legal Intern for the Policy & Government Affairs team in Washington D.C. The position is hybrid and part-time, based in the United States for the duration of the internship.

The intern will perform legal and policy research on racial justice and technology policy, and assist with researching legislation, officials, coalitions, and developments at federal and state levels.