Summer 2026 Campaigns Internship

The ACLU of Utah is accepting applications forapaid summer internin the Campaigns Department.

The Campaigns Department of the ACLU of Utah works to protect and advance civil rights and liberties across the state through public education community engagement and political advocacy. Our team collaborates with diverse coalitions and stakeholders to drive systemic changes.

Internship Duration:Internships are12 weeks with the possibility of an extension into the fall are expected tostartmid-May.

Rate of Pay:An hourly wage is available to students who can commit to working 30-40 hoursper week for12 weeksduring the summer. Students who receive outside funding may be eligible for a partial stipend.

• Undergraduate students will be eligible for a rate of $19 per hour
• Graduate students will be eligible for a rate of $21.88 per hour

Location:The internship will be hybrid with remote and in-person interns must be located in Utah for the entire duration of their internship.

Hours:General work hours are 9am - 5pm Monday-Friday. Due to the nature of the Campaigns teamwork in the community interns will at times be expected to work evenings and weekends as part of the30-40 hourwork week.

Travel:Validdriverslicense and reliable transportationrequiredto travel around Salt Lake and neighboring counties with mileage reimbursement. Must be able to independently transport a significant amount of tabling and event-related materials. Occasional ability to travel long distances across Utah with mileage reimbursement and/or a rental vehiclerequired.

Other: May occasionally lift and carry up to 25 pounds.

Roles and Responsibilities:
The Campaigns intern will gain valuable experience by fully integrating into the Campaigns team and working with interdepartmental colleagues to support priority work across ACLU of Utah issue areas.

Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:

• Planningand executing public-facingprograms on ACLU of Utah priority issue areas;
• Designing and implementing education or advocacy programs for targeted audiences;
• Creatingaccessible print and digital mediacontent on local state or federal laws and policy for education and advocacy purposes;
• Conducting backgroundinvestigativeor policyresearch;
• Drafting educational materials one-pagers or other summary documents;
• Supporting volunteer trainings and public outreach on behalf of the ACLU of Utah
• Staffing tabling events;
• Attendingteam calls and meetings;
• Attendingexternalcoalition meetings;
• Other projects or administrativework asassigned.

Desired Experience
This internship is open toundergraduate and graduate studentswho will have completed at least one year of school before the internshipcommences. Campaigns interns will ideallypossessthe following:

• Strong writing research and communication skills;
• Ability to convey information to public audiences;
• Ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines;
• Initiative to see projects through to completion;
• Detail-oriented and highly organized focus;
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively;
• A deep interest in issues related to civil rights and civil liberties including but not limited to voting rights immigrants rights LGBTQ issues free speech indigenous justice disability rights and reproductive health;
• Strong understanding of civil liberties civil rights and social justice issues; and
• Commitment to the mission of the ACLU of Utah.

To Apply

Early application is encouraged. We will review applications on a rolling basis beginning onFriday April10.

Applicants mustsubmita cover letter resume andwriting sampleof your choicethat iswholly yourown unedited work (1-4 pages). Application materials must besubmittedas .pdf your cover letter please address your interest in the position and past experiences that may be relevant to the position.

The ACLU of Utah 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 e-mail HR atemailprotected. If you are selected for an interview you will receiveadditionalinformationregardinghow to requestan accommodationfor the interview process.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

The ACLU of Utah is anequal-opportunityemployer. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We believe that having a board staff and volunteer base with diverse personal and professional backgrounds and lived experience enhances our ability to meet our mission and creates an environment where all members of our community can thrive. We strongly encourage andgreatly valueapplications from women people of color immigrants persons with disabilities members of the LGBTQ community those who have been formerly incarcerated and other underrepresented and historically marginalized groups.

The ACLU of Utah 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 e-mail HR at If you are selected for an interview you will receive additional information regarding how to request an accommodation for the interview process.