Communications Internship
About the role
The ACLU of Arizona works to advance equity and dismantle systemic injustice through legal action, policy advocacy, and mobilizing our communities to protect the civil rights, liberties, and dignity of all Arizonans. The ACLU of Arizona invites applications for a 3-month Communications Internship from July to September.
Responsibilities
- Researching Arizona’s traditional and new media landscape as it relates to issue priorities
- Tracking current events pertinent to the organization’s agenda
- Tracking media coverage of ACLU issues and initiatives
- Contributing to the production of social media, including short form writing, graphics, and video
- Updating the ACLU of Arizona’s website
- Assisting with communications campaigns, public education initiatives, and other projects by conducting research, drafting outlines, building lists, and supporting the distribution of materials
- Performing other duties integral to the ACLU of Arizona’s mission
Qualifications
- College students studying graphic design, digital media, marketing, journalism, communications, mass media, or advertising, or recent graduates of related programs are encouraged to apply.
- Excellent research, writing and communications skills.
- Strong attention to detail, organization, and time-management skills.
- Applicants must be computer savvy, preferably having a familiarity with Canva, Microsoft Office Suite, video editing, and website content management systems.
- Demonstration of news gathering and show an aptitude for visual and written storytelling.
- Enthusiastic, creative, and has the ability to work independently.
- An interest in political science, civic engagement, communication and media relations, nonprofit advocacy, and current events.
- Commitment to civil liberties, civil rights, social justice, and to the mission of the ACLU of Arizona.
Pay
This internship is paid at a rate of $18 per hour. Work will be approximately 12 hours per week.
Schedule
The approximate start date is June 29, 2026.
Benefits
No benefits are offered for this internship.
Contact
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis with seasonal cut-off dates below:
- Summer internship application deadline: May 25, 2026
How to apply
Applicants are asked to submit a cover letter, resume, and 2 writing and/or multimedia samples. Please write “Communications Internship” along with your semester preference (Spring, Summer, or Fall) in the subject line of your email. No phone calls or walk-ins, please. The cover letter should include your availability and your specific interests in civil liberties. Please submit all materials to jobs@acluaz.org.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The ACLU is an equal opportunity employer. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. The ACLU encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, veteran status and record of arrest or conviction. The ACLU undertakes affirmative action strategies in its recruitment and employment efforts to assure that persons with disabilities have full opportunities for employment in all positions. We encourage applicants with disabilities who may need accommodations in the application process to contact: info@acluaz.org. Correspondence sent to this email address that is not related to requests for accommodations will not be reviewed.
About the ACLU
The ACLU fights tirelessly in the courts, legislatures, and through community engagement to ensure that all individuals’ rights are protected. This job description provides a general but not comprehensive list of the essential responsibilities and qualifications required. It does not represent a contract of employment. The ACLU of Arizona reserves the right to change the description and/or posting at any time without advance notice. The ACLU of Arizona is the state affiliate of the ACLU and comprises two separate corporate entities, the ACLU of Arizona and the ACLU Foundation of Arizona. This posting refers collectively to both entities under the name, “ACLU of Arizona.”