Graduate Intern, Executive Office – Strategy

ACLU

Graduate Intern joining the Executive Department (Strategy Office) at the ACLU. Engaging in projects and providing support for strategic planning and communications.

Posted 6/26/2026internshipNew York City • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesEntry LevelWebsite

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Soft Skills

organizational skillsplanning skillsproject management skillsverbal communication skillswritten communication skillsanalytical skillscritical thinking skillsinterpersonal skills

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annual planningbudgeting processeselection safeguardingdata collectionstrategic metricslogisticsagenda settingnote takingproject planning

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

The intern will have the opportunity to gain valuable experience by working with various members of the Strategy Office on multiple projects
Support annual planning and budgeting processes and internal communications
Support election safeguarding and rapid response preparations to drive alignment and efficiency in ensuring a free and fair election
Coordinate data collection on key programmatic and strategic metrics and analyze and identify learnings
Conduct analysis on external trends
Provide support in logistics and agenda setting for leadership retreats
Draft memos, emails, and presentations and support agenda-setting, note taking and project planning for Strategy Office initiatives

Requirements

What you’ll need

Qualifying applicants must currently be matriculated graduate students and must be based in the U.S. for the entire duration of the internship
Exceptional organizational, planning and project management skills and the flexibility to manage multiple priorities and prioritize effectively against simultaneous demands
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and demonstrated ability to speak and write in a clear, succinct and persuasive manner
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills and ability to distill information into insights and recommendations
Ability to work proactively in an ambiguous, yet dynamic and fast-paced environment
Strong interpersonal skills that contribute to a collaborative working environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

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.