Summer Undergraduate Intern, Development Department - Creative Engagement

Hybrid – New York City

The ACLU seeks an Undergraduate Creative Engagement intern in the Development Department of the ACLU’s National office in New York City. This internship is hybrid.

Qualifying applicants must currently be matriculated undergraduate students or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience and must be based in the U.S. for the entire duration of the internship.

The ACLU’s passionate community of donors and activists is stronger than ever. The mission of the ACLU’s Development Department is to unlock the full potential of donors and the ACLU as partners in the creation of a more perfect union. We pursue our mission by building long‑term donor relationships and organizational partnerships, demonstrating impact in response to threats, engaging donors how they wish to engage, taking interest in our donors and facilitating personal action, being accountable stewards of their funds, and asking donors to consider giving the ACLU their full support.

The Creative Engagement intern will gain nonprofit marketing experience by working with the Donor & Brand Activation team within the ACLU’s Development Department. The intern will provide graphic design and project management support for editorial and print projects, including publications, decks, and reports, to increase fundraising opportunities and promote awareness of the ACLU’s work nationwide.

• Provide graphic design support for updating donor communications templates and visual content
• Coordinate with teams across departments to implement brand elements across donor materials
• Collaborate with editors on visual strategy for donor publications and messaging
• Work with external designers and creatives on special projects and events for brand awareness
• Assist with maintenance and development of departmental story bank
• Support digital asset management for fundraising teams

• Graphic design experience in digital and print
• Knowledge of marketing, publishing, branding, and/or fundraising
• Familiarity with project management processes and tools
• Excellent writing, communication, and time‑management skills
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator

• Be committed to advancing the mission of the ACLU
• Center and embed the principles of equity, inclusion and belonging in their work by demonstrating commitment to diversity with an approach that respects and values multiple perspectives
• Be committed to working collaboratively and respectfully toward resolving obstacles and conflict

• Location: Hybrid from our New York City office (remote positions limited)
• Time Commitment: Full‑time (35 hours/week)
• Duration: 10 consecutive weeks; start date:
  May 26th or June 8th
• Stipend: $20/hr for undergraduate students or equivalent experience. Stipend available for students who are lawfully authorized to work and arrangements can be made with educational institutions for work/study or course credit.

For over 100 years, the ACLU has worked to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the United States. Whether it’s ending mass incarceration, achieving full equality for the LGBTQ+ community, establishing new privacy protections for our digital age, or preserving the right to vote or the right to have an abortion, the ACLU takes up the toughest civil liberties cases and issues to defend all people.

Accessibility, equity, diversity, and inclusion are core values of the ACLU and central to our work to advance liberty, equality, and justice for all. For us, diversity, equity and inclusion are not just check‑the‑box activities, but a chance for us to make long‑term meaningful change. We are a community committed to learning and growth, humility and grace, transparency and accountability. We believe in a collective responsibility to create a culture of belonging for all people within our organization – one that respects and embraces…