Responsibilities

• Capstone Project
• With the knowledge and skills the Fellow gains over the course of the program, they will complete a capstone project that explores how to best leverage the national scale and affiliate infrastructure to grow the ACLU’s list of supporters, deepen relationships with existing supporters and ultimately increase the ACLU’s capacity for influencing laws and policy.
• The capstone project will involve:
• Discussing and defining needs with national and affiliate teams
• Defining roles between national and affiliate teams to maximize impact
• Mapping ACLU communications tools and tactics in ways that support our goals
• Adapting general documentation and resources to make campaign-specific guides.
• WHAT YOU'LL BRING:
• While you may not possess all the qualifications outlined, successful candidates will bring many of the following attributes:
• Proactive and self-reliant with proven experience successfully managing multiple and competing priorities

Requirements

• Minimum qualifications:
• College graduate by September 2026 seeking entry-level role
• A demonstrated commitment or interest to leadership, service, civil rights and civil liberties.
• Eligibility to work in the United States for the duration of the program (January 2027 - July 2028).
• An 18-month, Mon-Fri full-time commitment to working at the ACLU from January 2027 - July 2028
• There is no single “right” major or course of study. We are looking for strong problem solvers with an eagerness to learn, a passion to lead, and commitment to civil rights and civil liberties.
• This fellowship primarily focuses on organizational leadership, emphasizing the operational aspects of an organization. If you are interested in our legal fellowships or direct advocacy work please click here.

Preferred

• Familiarity with a WYSIWYG web publishing platform is a plus.

Benefits

• Stipends to expand career and professional development through conferences, coursework, graduate school coaching, etc.
• Access to leaders and mentors at the ACLU including career networking opportunities.
• A trip to a historical site where the fellows can deepen their understanding and learn more on the ongoing challenges related to systemic barriers.
• A capstone project developed with support from a mentor that allows participants to practically apply their academic skills.
• Community with fellows and colleagues.