Organizing Internship

Location: Arizona; Phoenix preferred

Department: : Organizing

Deadline date: : September 16, 2025

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The ACLU of Arizona works to advance equity and dismantle systemic injustice through legal action, policy advocacy, and mobilizing our communities to protect the civil rights, liberties, and dignity of all Arizonans. The ACLU of Arizona invites applications for a 3-month Organizing Internship from June to August (Summer), September to November (Fall), and February to April (Spring).

Internship Overview

The Organizing Internship at the ACLU of Arizona provides individuals with an opportunity to actively work on community organizing and public education projects on a wide variety of issues, including immigrants’ rights, LGBTQ rights, First Amendment, reproductive freedom, and criminal justice reform. The Organizing intern will be supervised by the ACLU of Arizona Organizing team. A commitment of approximately 10 weeks is requested, although the specific length and terms of the internship are negotiable. This internship is paid, with a stipend opportunity of $15/hour for approximately 12 hours/week.

We intend to offer at least one position for each internship cycle. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis with seasonal cut-off dates below:

  • Summer internship application deadline: June 1, 2025
  • Fall internship application deadline: September 16, 2025
  • Spring internship application deadline: January 5, 2026

Location: Arizona; Phoenix preferred. Virtual or hybrid options available with some in-person attendance in the office.

Roles and Responsibilities

  • The responsibilities of the Organizing Intern will include:
  • Assist in planning and providing logistics support for events and campaign related tasks.
  • Assist with volunteer management including but not limited to data management, volunteer recruitment, volunteer outreach.
  • Support volunteer recruitment efforts through phone and text banking, tabling and other in-person activities.
  • Conduct research and draft educational and organizing materials.
  • Attend and assist with facilitation of community engagement and educational events.
  • Perform other duties as assigned in support of the organizing department’s goals.

Experience and Qualifications

  • Undergraduate and graduate students are encouraged to apply.
  • Excellent research, writing and public speaking skills.
  • Attention to detail, excellent organization and time-management skills.
  • Ability to meet deadlines and see projects through to the end.
  • Applicants must be computer savvy, including familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite, event management tools like Mobilize, and a willingness to learn new volunteer management systems.
  • Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills
  • An interest in political and community organizing
  • Able to attend evening and weekend activities as needed
  • Spanish language skills preferred but not required
  • Commitment to civil rights and liberties, social justice and to the mission of the ACLU of Arizona.

How to Apply

Applicants are asked to submit a resume and cover letter. In your cover letter please answer the following:

Your interest in interning with the Organizing Department at the ACLU of Arizona.
Your specific interest in working on civil rights and liberties issues
Your availability including hours per week and number of weeks

Please note “Organizing Internship” along with your semester preference (Spring, Summer, or Fall) in the subject line of your email. No phone calls or walk-ins, please. Please submit all materials by emailing to info@acluaz.org.

The ACLU is an equal opportunity employer. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. The ACLU encourages 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.

The ACLU undertakes affirmative action strategies in its recruitment and employment efforts to ensure that persons with disabilities have full opportunities for employment in all positions. We encourage applicants with disabilities who may need accommodations in the application process to contact info@acluaz.org.   Correspondence sent to this email address that is not related to requests for accommodations will not be reviewed. Applicants should follow the instructions above regarding how to apply.

About the ACLU

With ACLU affiliate offices in all 50 states, Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico, the ACLU fights tirelessly in the courts, legislatures, and through community engagement to ensure that all individuals’ rights are protected.

This job description provides a general but not comprehensive list of the essential responsibilities and qualifications required. It does not represent a contract of employment. The ACLU of Arizona reserves the right to change the description and/or posting at any time without advance notice.

The ACLU of Arizona is the state affiliate of the ACLU and comprises two separate corporate entities, the ACLU of Arizona and the ACLU Foundation of Arizona. This posting refers collectively to both entities under the name, “ACLU of Arizona”. To learn more about the work of the ACLU, please visit www.acluaz.org and www.aclu.org.