Spring 2027 Racial Justice Intern

Job overview

The Spring 2027 Racial Justice Intern role is hybrid in Boston, MA, with an average of three in-person days per week; Massachusetts residency is required. The internship is unpaid, runs from early January to early May, and requires students to secure school credit. The intern supports the ACLU of Massachusetts Racial Justice Program, which works on civil rights and racial equity issues. The intern contributes research, writing, policy advocacy, and event support to racial justice efforts and campaigns. The role also collaborates with advocates and external stakeholders, attends assigned community meetings and events, and reports meeting notes and learnings to program and field leadership.

What you'll do

• Support racial justice policy work and advocacy campaigns through research, writing, and event support
• activities may include voter registration drives, public education events, and outreach tables
• collaborate with internal advocates and external stakeholders
• attend assigned community meetings and events
• take notes and report learnings to the Racial Justice Program Director and Field team.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

racial justice intern

spring 2027

boston ma

aclu of massachusetts

hybrid

unpaid internship

school credit required

10–20 hours weekly

civil rights

racial equity

policy advocacy

research and writing

massachusetts residency required

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Unpaid internship requiring school credit; 10–20 hours per week; hybrid schedule averaging three in-person days weekly; Spanish, Portuguese, or Creole proficiency is a plus.

About the employer

ACLU of Massachusetts is hiring for this role. Industry: Human Rights Organizations. Sector: 81.