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ACLU of North Carolina · 1 day ago

ACLU-NC Communications Summer Intern 2026

Durham, NC

Internship

Hybrid

Intern

$15/hr - $21/hr

Start in 2026 Summer

The ACLU of North Carolina is seeking a Communications Intern to join their team this summer, providing an opportunity for students to work on multi-media communications and public relations projects focused on civil rights and liberties. The role involves supporting the Communications department in digital advocacy strategy, social media engagement, and content creation.

GovernmentLegalNon Profit

Responsibilities

Monitor social media trends and identify opportunities to engage with relevant conversations

Create engaging content for social media platforms (e.g., Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, Threads, Bluesky, TikTok), sometimes responding rapidly to current events

Suggest ideas for and help produce TikTok videos to raise engagement on the platform

Keep track of and help promote advocacy and legal work advanced by the ACLU-NC

Assist with tracking basic social media performance metrics (e.g., engagement, reach) and identifying trends to inform future content

Other responsibilities as assigned

Qualification

Social media content creationDigital advocacy strategyResearch skillsSocial media management toolsACLU issuesWriting skillsCivic engagement interestAttention to detailTime-management skillsCreativity

Required

This internship is open to undergraduate and graduate students studying communications, digital media, marketing, or other relevant subjects

Candidates must be a resident of North Carolina

Excellent research, writing and communications skills

Attention to detail, excellent organization, and time-management skills

Experience creating content for a wide variety of social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, Threads, TikTok, etc.)

Enthusiasm, creativity and ability to work with limited oversight

Interest in civic engagement or public policy

Knowledge of and commitment to ACLU-NC's issue areas

Commitment to ACLU-NC's mission to advance and protect civil rights and liberties

Preferred

Familiarity with social media management or design tools (e.g., Canva, Pally, etc.) is a plus

Preferred candidates will have experience with one or more of the ACLU of North Carolina's issue areas: racial justice, immigrants' rights, criminal law reform, reproductive freedom, or LGBTQ+ rights

Company

ACLU of North Carolina

ACLU of North Carolina is a nonprofit organization that supports citizens by providing civil rights and government-related legal solutions.

Founded in 1965

Raleigh, North Carolina, USA

11-50 employees

https://www.acluofnorthcarolina.org

Funding

Current Stage

Early Stage

Leadership Team

Anna Koltchagova

Chief Financial Officer

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