Graduate Intern, Equity, Inclusion, Diversity & Belonging

ACLU

. Provide event support for heritage months, ERG events, and a quarterly nationwide community hour .

Posted 10/27/2026internshipNew York City • New York • United StatesEntry Level💰 $24 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong organizational and communication skills while supporting equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging initiatives. Proficient in event planning and technology, with a commitment to civil liberties and social justice.

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Event PlanningMicrosoft Office ProficiencyZoom/Teams FamiliarityEquity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging KnowledgeOrganizational Skills

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Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsAttention to DetailCollaborative Problem-Solving

Industry Keywords

Civil LibertiesCivil RightsSocial JusticeEDIB WorkEvent Accessibility

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide event support for heritage months, ERG events, and a quarterly nationwide community hour
Create event communication and rollout plans and execute them with event organizers and the Internal Communication Director
Draft and seek feedback on event language for internal distribution, including flyers
Request live captioning and/or ASL interpretation to ensure event accessibility
Ensure accessibility of flyers and event descriptions on the ACLU intranet
Support event technology needs on Zoom or Teams
Track EDIB data on tracking platforms on a regular cadence
Advance programmatic efforts and work on designated special projects
Report to the Director of Equity and Inclusion and take direction from other EDIB team members

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must currently be matriculated as a graduate student
Must be based in the U.S. for the entire duration of the internship
Strong organizational and communication skills, with attention to detail
Proficiency in Microsoft Office
Familiarity with virtual meeting platforms such as Zoom/Teams preferred
Demonstrated passion for EDIB work
Deep knowledge, research, and best practices for organizations on equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging
Commitment to civil liberties, civil rights, and social and racial justice
Commitment to advancing the ACLU mission
Commitment to equity, inclusion, belonging, and diversity
Ability to work collaboratively and respectfully toward resolving obstacles and conflict
Lawful authorization to work for stipend eligibility

Benefits

Comp & perks

$24/hr stipend for graduate and law students who are lawfully authorized to work
Arrangements can be made with educational institutions for work/study or course credit
Hybrid internship arrangement
Accessibility accommodations available through the Accommodation Request Form