The American Civil Liberties Union of Maryland (ACLU-MD) seeks a highly motivated student passionate about race equity, civil rights and civil liberties for their Public Policy internship program during the Summer and/or Fall 2021 terms. This internship will be conducted remotely. The ACLU-MD is the Maryland state affiliate office of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU).
The Public Policy Department works with local and statewide leaders to realize the promise of our Constitution and Bill of Rights by advocating to reform laws and policies around the criminal justice system, public safety, education, immigrants’ rights, voting rights, and civil rights and liberties for all Marylanders. The intern will support legislative advocacy efforts in the Maryland General Assembly and local governmental bodies. The position will also work closely with the organization’s other departments, external publics and may also occasionally interface with the ACLU National Office.
Duties and functions may include:
- Researching and analyzing laws, data, policies, and practices;
- Helping draft and deliver testimony for bill hearings;
- Attending legislative briefings and hearings;
- Scheduling and facilitating meetings with legislators, partner organizations, and other stakeholders;
- Attending departmental meetings;
- Providing additional administrative assistance and administrative tasks; and
- Demonstrating a commitment to advancing race equity. (See our Race Equity Statement to learn how race equity informs our work).
- Interns will have the opportunity to gain valuable experience and knowledge of the legislative process by working alongside the Public Policy team. Interns may also gain exposure and have the opportunity to meet with legislators, elected officials, community leaders, national and local activists, and ACLU clients.
This internship has the option of receiving college credit or monetary compensation. Fore more information and to apply, visit the PUBLIC POLICY INTERN (SUMMER OR FALL) posting. Students can also apply via Careers4Terps (Job Posting Title: Public Policy Intern (Summer or Fall 2021)).
