Acluinternships

Fall 2026 Undergraduate Intern, Affiliate Support & Nationwide Initiatives

Hybrid- South Dakota · Intern · Internship

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About the role

The ACLU seeks a n Undergraduate Intern in the Advocacy - South Dakota Chapter of the ACLU's National office in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
The team works to influence policy and empower constituents to act against systemic inequality.
The successful candidate is comfortable working within communities across the state and shares a voracious dedication to the values upheld by the work of the ACLU SD.

Plan and lead community events to educate and mobilize citizen engagement
Participate in coalition meetings and phone calls to gather and share information with partners, and to help inform ACLU programming
Actively developing or currently possess a strong sense of professionalism
Actively developing or currently possess a strong sense of professionalism; including ability to retain confidential information and exercise discretion
Ability to think creatively to create compelling outreach tactics
Strong interpersonal skills including an ability to resolve conflicts in a manner that respects relationships with colleagues and community partners

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Demonstrated interest in advocacy, community organizing, and/or public policy
Ability to prioritize work under tight deadlines
Strong verbal and written communication skills
including ability to retain confidential information and exercise discretion
Public speaking experience preferred, but not required
Volunteer management experience preferred, but not required
Proficiency using diverse technology platforms, including, but not limited to, Zoom, Microsoft Office, Outlook

Stipend: A stipend is available for students who are lawfully authorized to work and do not receive compensation from other sources.

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
A stipend is available for students who are lawfully authorized to work and do not receive compensation from other sources.
Students with external funding may receive a partial stipend to bring their total funding up to the level of the ACLU's stipend amount for that term.
Arrangements can be made with educational institutions for work/study or course credit.
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.

The ACLU of South Dakota advocacy department defends civil liberties through lobbying, community engagement, and public education across the state, with a focus on Indigenous justice, LGBTQ+ rights, voting rights, and criminal legal reform.
We are as committed to anti-oppression and anti-racism internally as we are externally.

Our Commitment to Accessibility, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
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Stipend: A stipend is available for students who are lawfully authorized to work and do not receive compensation from other sources.

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