For a fall internship (September-December) please submit application materials by August 16th.
For a winter/spring internship (January-May) please submit application materials by December 1st.
For a summer internship (May-August): March 31st
Internships are unpaid, volunteer positions; however, course credit will be accommodated. Each internship will require no more than 10 hours per week. More hours are available for school credit upon request.
If you are interested in a practicum or school credit, please let us know in your application materials.
Duties
- Research and author reports, bills, and policy memos on ACLU issues
- Design public outreach and education materials
- Track bills and legislation
- Draft legislative analysis, fact sheets, and other lobbying tools
Educational Benefits
- Develop research skills
- Develop an understanding of public policy and the legislative process
- Learn about a variety of civil rights and civil liberties issues
- Develop strong communication and advocacy skills
- Work in coalitions and other collaborative efforts
- Develop skills in campaign strategizing
Application
Interested individuals should mail or email a letter of interest, resume and writing sample with the subject line Policy & Campaigns Internship Application" to:
Tori Schafer, Deputy Director for Policy and Campaigns
906 Olive St, Suite 1130
St. Louis, MO 63101
Email: tschafer@aclu-mo.org and cung@aclu-mo.org