Spring 2026 Graduate Intern, Educate Pod - Technology and Analytics Departm at ACLU - Internships

New York, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 Jan, 26

Salary

24.0

Posted On

30 Oct, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Web Engineering, WordPress, PHP, Python, Front-End Development, Content Management Systems, Collaboration, Communication, Problem Solving, Creativity, Technical Quality, Engineering Documentation, Engineering Strategy, Best Practices, Civil Liberties

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

The ACLU seeks a Graduate intern in the Technology and Analytics Department of the ACLU’s National office in New York City. This internship can be remote or 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: The ACLU’s Technology department partners with other departments across the ACLU in order to build and maintain innovative, robust and secure digital products and technical systems that accelerate the ACLU’s mission as our nationwide guardian of rights and liberties. We are a team of engineers, designers, product managers and administrators who take pride in creating technical solutions that help raise money, get our message out in the world, mobilize our supporters, and manage our data with integrity. What You’ll Do: As a Web Engineering intern, you’ll contribute to the front-facing websites of the ACLU and its affiliates. These websites are key platforms for public education, advocacy, and engagement. You’ll get hands-on experience working on high-impact web projects and help shape the technical foundation of how we reach and activate millions of people. Your Day to Day Develop and maintain full-stack WordPress web properties alongside experienced engineers Collaborate with other engineers, designers, and product managers on cross-functional projects Participate in code reviews and contribute to a culture of technical quality Assist in creating and improving engineering documentation Join in on conversations about engineering strategy and best practices What You’ll Bring: Experience writing code in at least one high-level programming language (e.g. PHP, Python) Experience with front-end development tools and best practices Experience working with a content management system (e.g. WordPress, Drupal) Excellent communication and collaboration skills Curiosity about how best to solve problems with creativity (and code) A passion for the defense of civil liberties 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 part-time from our New York City office and can be remote or hybrid. Time Commitment: Part-time (10, 15 or 20 hours/week) Internship Duration: Part-time internships span 12 consecutive weeks. This internship has a start date of: January 12th or January 26th 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: $20/hr for undergraduate students or equivalent experience $24/hr for graduate and law students or equivalent experience 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 benefits.hrdept@aclu.org. 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.

Responsibilities

As a Web Engineering intern, you will contribute to the front-facing websites of the ACLU and its affiliates, working on high-impact web projects. You will collaborate with engineers, designers, and product managers to shape the technical foundation of how the ACLU engages with the public.