About the role#
The Information Technology Department at the ACLU is seeking an undergraduate intern for the Winter 2027 term. This is a full-time, hybrid position based in our New York City office. You will work with a cross-functional group of analysts, managers, and engineers to research, design, and deliver technical solutions that support the organization.
What you'll do#
- Co-design and update workflow procedures for monthly billing reconciliations, user audits, account analytics, and program metrics.
- Curate, model, design, test, implement, and operationalize a customer relationship management database.
- Write detailed technical specifications and documentation for processes, solutions, and user-facing communications.
- Perform Quality Assurance and in-development testing for operational systems.
- Support organization-wide trainings for non-technical users focused on enterprise application best practices and security compliance.
What you'll need#
- Currently matriculated undergraduate student or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Must be based in the U.S. for the entire duration of the internship.
- Proactive, systems-first, analytical, and creative problem-solving mindset.
- Exceptional communication and documentation skills for both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Strong research ability regarding emerging tech, cybersecurity, digital accessibility, and cloud-based enterprise platforms.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to create professional, story-telling PowerPoint presentations.
- Knowledge of networking fundamentals, including DNS, DHCP, and VPN.
- Experience with customer relational database management principles.
- Commitment to advancing the mission of the ACLU.
Location & details#
- Location: Hybrid in New York City, New York.
- Term: Winter 2027.
- Status: Full-time (35 hours per week).
- Compensation: Paid at $20/hr.
About ACLU
The ACLU is a non-profit organization focused on the defense of civil rights and liberties. Founded in 1920, the group operates out of New York and Washington. It works on issues including voting rights, criminal justice reform, and freedom of speech. The organization employs over 1,200 people.
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