San Jose Office Internships

San Jose Office Interns work closely with the San Jose Office of the ACLU of Northern California to advance civil liberties in the Silicon Valley.  Office Interns educate and engage the community on issues including government surveillance, immigrant rights, and police accountability.

The Office:

The ACLU of Northern California is an affiliate of the American Civil Liberties Union, a national nonprofit organization devoted to the protection of civil liberties. The ACLU uses a combination of lobbying, grassroots organizing, litigation, and campaigns to achieve its goals. The San Jose Office defends civil liberties in the Silicon Valley region.

The Position:

San Jose Office Internships are volunteer positions. Office Interns work closely with the San Jose Director and Program Assistant in conducting research, recruiting volunteers, organizing community outreach efforts, and working with an intern team on ACLU issues. Work will also include speaking with voters, tabling at community events, and educating the community.

Responsibilities will include:

• Organizing community outreach efforts on key ACLU campaigns;
• Studying and researching key ACLU issues;
• Recruiting volunteers and interns for ACLU campaigns;
• Assisting with mailings and other administrative duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

People with interest or experience in politics, community organizing, grassroots organizations, or lobbying are preferred. Political science and related majors are encouraged to apply. Strong research, writing, and oral communication skills are preferred.

Time:

5-10+ weekly hours.  This position requires evening and weekend availability.  Applicants are accepted on a rolling basis.

Application Deadlines (Rolling Admission):

Spring:     Feb. 25
Summer:  May 1
Fall:         August 1

**applications accepted after deadline if positions still available.

How to Apply:

Students should send one copy of their cover letter, resume, and list of references to:

internships@aclunc.org or

San Jose Office Internship
ACLU of Northern California- San Jose Office
111 North Market Street, Suite 940
San Jose, California 95113

The American Civil Liberties Union Foundation of Northern California is an affirmative action employer. All interested individuals, including people of color, women, persons with disabilities, and persons who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or intersex are particularly urged to apply.