The ACLU of New Mexico is seeking applicants for a Summer Policy Intern. This position is hybrid and will require some in-person work in our Albuquerque or Las Cruces office and may involve in-person meetings, community events, and virtual webinars.

The ACLU of New Mexico is the state affiliate of the ACLU, the nation’s premier civil rights and civil liberties organization. The purpose of ACLU of New Mexico is to protect and advance justice, liberty and equity as guaranteed by the constitutions of New Mexico and the United States. As the largest civil liberties organization in the state with thousands of members, we tirelessly pursue large-scale impact that affects real people's lives. We work to make justice, liberty and equity realities for all people in New Mexico, with particular attention to the rights of people and groups who have historically been disenfranchised. For more information please visit www.aclu-nm.org

The ACLU of New Mexico has offices in Albuquerque, Las Cruces, and Santa Fe and maintains a flexible hybrid work environment to best support the needs of our staff and the work. Most employees work from the office an average of 4-12 hours per week.

The Policy Intern will work to advance our policy agenda across a variety of civil rights and civil liberties issues. The intern may attend internal and external meetings with staff, legislators, and partners, conduct policy research, analyze the impacts of existing local, state, and federal policies, create educational and policy materials, and assist in the preparation of testimony or other advocacy documents ahead of next year’s legislative session.

The Summer Policy Intern will work across priority issue areas for the ACLU of New Mexico’s Policy team, including:

• Criminal Legal Reform

• Public Safety

• Police Practices

• LGBTQ+ Rights

• Reproductive Freedom

• Privacy and Technology

• Immigrants’ Rights

• Free Speech

• Racial Justice

Your Day to Day may include some or all of the following:

• Conduct policy research and analysis to support new and active policy projects

• Support advocacy and policy efforts by researching policy issues, tracking legislation, and helping draft reports or public-facing materials on civil rights topics

• Draft and edit public education, Know Your Rights, and advocacy materials and resources

• Work closely with policy team and other staff, partner organizations, and participate in outreach with impacted communities

• Help policy team conduct Know Your Rights presentations, trainings, and workshops

• Center principles of intersectionality, equity and inclusion in all work

What You'll Bring:

• This internship is open to current undergraduate and graduate students enrolled at a New Mexico university or college. Applicants should have the following:

• Excellent research skills, including conducting internet and policy database research

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and writing

• Excellent interpersonal skills

• Demonstrated commitment to civil liberties and racial justice

• Demonstrated ability to conduct complex policy analysis and fact finding

• Time Commitment: Internship requires a 20-25 hour/week commitment.

• Internship Duration: Internship spans 10-12 consecutive weeks with an anticipated start date of early June.

• Pay: Policy interns will receive $25/hour.

All applications are confidential. Email your cover letter (two page max) and resume to [email protected] with "Policy Intern" in the subject line. Attachments must be in Word or PDF format. Your cover letter should address how you meet the qualifications above and, optionally, how your background could contribute to the diversity of our staff and work. Resumes without a cover letter will not be accepted.

Equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging are core values of the ACLU and central to our work. We believe in a collective responsibility to create a culture of belonging for all people within our organization – one that respects and embraces difference; treats everyone equitably; and empowers our colleagues to do the best work possible.

Applications accepted until the position is filled; review begins June 1, 2026.