Legislative Session Fellow

Deadline: September 4 2026

Position Overview:

The ACLU of Georgia is dates of the fellowship are October13ththroughApril -time temporarypositions (40 hoursper week $20-$25/hour depending on experience).Graduatestudents law students recent graduates and lawyersarewelcome to apply. The fellowship requires in-person work though there is some flexibility for remote tasks.

Fellows will gain valuable experience in policy analysis legislative strategy and community engagement focused on advancing civil liberties and rights in Georgia. They will track legislation attend committee hearingsandassistin drafting testimony one-pagers and policy should have strong research writing and communication skills; a high attention to detail; and a demonstrated interest in civil liberties.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Familiarization with Georgia legislative process

• Training on ACLU GA document drafting (memos talking points testimonies)

• Researching and briefing PAD team on newly elected members including scheduling meetings

• Anticipating General Assemblys priority issues and legislation for 2027

• Assistingwiththe development of offensive and defensive legislative strategies

• Tracking legislation and key legislative committees

• Developing andmaintainingrelationships with legislators and their administrative staff

• Executing offensive and defensive legislative advocacy campaigns tactics

• Drafting one-pagers testimony and other materials

• Attending and testifying at legislative hearings

• Other projects as assigned

Desired Skills Abilities and Experience:

• Excellent research skills including internet and database research

• Policy analysis and legislative advocacy experienceis a plus

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Attention to detail and strong organizational/time-management skills

• Initiative and ability to see projectsthrough to completion

• Flexibility and comfort working on multiple projects at a time in a fast-paced environment

• Interest in event planning grassroots organizing and/or coalition work is a plus

• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams partners and community members
• Commitment to civil liberties civil rights and social justice
• Commitment to the mission and values of the ACLU of Georgia
  
  

Additional Requirements:

• Requires in-person work with some flexibility for remote tasks

• Ability to work irregular hours during busy legislative periods

• Ability to register as a lobbyist in the State of Georgia

To Apply:

Upload yourresumeacover letter explaininga keyexperience or qualification reflected inyour resumeanda writing sample (no more than 2 pages).

Interview finalists will be expected to submitan advocacyplan forastate policy. Instructions will be provided by the Policy and Advocacy hiring team.This position is part of the ACLU of Georgias internship and fellowship program.

Required Experience:

Junior IC