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Role Description

The ACLU of Texas invites undergraduate students to apply for an internship in all departments. This internship will be held during summer 2026. Individuals passionate about civil liberties who are interested in developing skills in the social justice space policy in the local and state context will find an internship with the ACLU of Texas a rewarding learning experience.

• Department: Legal - Intake
• Employment Type: Part-time (minimum 10-12 hours/per week)
• Location: Houston
• Time Commitment: Minimum commitment of 10-12 hours per week
• Internships are offered on a remote basis only
• Duration: Summer - 10 weeks (June 1, 2026 – August 10, 2026)

Qualifications

• One year of college must be completed before the internship commences with a preference for rising 3rd or 4th year students
• Commitment to civil liberties and civil rights and an interest in working toward racial and social justice
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to research and synthesize information
• Engaging, outgoing personality capable of projecting compassion and warmth when interacting with complainants
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively across teams

Requirements

• High motivation and demonstrated commitment to civil rights and civil liberties
• Work closely with the intake coordinator to address, streamline, and track each aspect of the intake process
• Review and respond to complaints from across Texas
• Identify community resources and analyze patterns in the intake system
• Work on special projects alongside the intake coordinator and across departments for community outreach and analysis
• Attend intake intern meetings

Benefits

• Compensation for this role is $17/hour
• Stipend: $3,400 fall -- $4,250 summer

Application Deadlines

• Summer Term: Applications will be closed on March 23, 2026

Company Description

The American Civil Liberties Union of Texas is a leading civil rights organization in the Lone Star State. Our vision is a Texas that works for all of us — a Texas where each person has an equal say in the decisions that shape our future, and everyone can build a good life. Our mission is to work with communities, at the State Capitol, and in the courts to protect and advance civil rights and civil liberties for every Texan, no exceptions.