Summer 2026 Undergraduate Intern, National Security Project
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Job Location:
New York City, NY - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
About the Role
The ACLU seeks an Undergraduate Intern in the National Security Projectof the ACLUs National office inNew York City. This position is hybrid.
Qualifying applicants must currently be matriculated undergraduate students and must be based in the U.S. for the entire duration of the internship.
The Team:
The National Security Project fights for people and communities harmed by the government in the name of national security. Recognizing the danger of expansive claims of state power we advocate for a robust system of checks and balances and for policies that comply with the Constitution civil liberties and human rights. Through the courts Congress and public education we strive to ensure that people are able to participate fully in civic life and are free from discrimination unwarranted suspicion and surveillance unlawful force and detention and the stigma and other injustices that result from these abuses.
What Youll Do:
The National Security Projects Undergraduate Intern will be responsible for a wide range of administrative and substantive tasks to support our litigation and advocacy efforts in the national security context.
Your Day to Day:
- Reviewing and logging government documents in National Security Project online databases
- Organizing and archiving case files
- Conducting factual research
What Youll Bring:
- Completion of at least three years of an undergraduate degree program prior to the internship start date
- Strong interest in human rights and civil liberties issues
- Excellent research writing and communication skills
- Strong computer and web-based research skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Initiative to see projects through to completion
- Preferred: Experience through personal connection or work experience working with historically marginalized communities whose civil rights and liberties are harmed by discriminatory or abusive national security policies
Future ACLUers 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 conflicts
Internship Logistics
- Location: Our internship program offers a limited number of remote or hybrid intern positions. This internship is hybrid and based in our New York City office.
- Time Commitment: Summer internships require a full time (35 hour/week) commitment.
- Internship Duration: Summer internships span 10 consecutive weeks with a start date of May 26 or June 8.
- Stipend: A stipend is available for those students who are lawfully authorized to work. Undergraduate interns receive a stipend amount $20/hour (stipends are taxed)
Priority Application Deadline: October 19 2025
While there is a priority deadline our project is committed to reviewing all applications on a rolling basis until the closing of posting.
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 its 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 & 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 were 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. 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.
Required Experience:
Intern
Key Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Public Relations
- Google Docs
- Data Collection
- MailChimp
- Microsoft Word
- Dermal Fillers
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Research Experience
- Microsoft Excel
- Adobe Photoshop
- Writing Skills
About Company
The ACLU dares to create a more perfect union — beyond one person, party, or side. Our mission is to realize this promise of the United States Constitution for all and expand the reach of its guarantees.
