Summer 2026 Undergraduate Intern, Information… at ACLU · Hybrid-Ne…

Summary: The ACLU seeks an Undergraduate Information Technology Intern in the Information Technology Department of the ACLU’s National office in New York City. This internship provides an opportunity to contribute to process improvement and organizational technology projects that support the ACLU's mission of protecting civil liberties. Responsibilities: - Co-create: Co-design and update workflow procedures and processes related to application tracking systems, invoice management, and quality management tools - Document: Write detailed technical specifications and documentation for endpoint management solutions, including accessibility guidelines - Test: Perform Quality Assurance and in-development testing for organization-impacting work regarding endpoint security tools delivered through the Information Technology and Information Security teams - Train: Support the ACLU IT Team on organization-wide trainings for non-technical users focused on enterprise application best practices and security compliance - Center principles of equity, inclusion, and belonging in all work, embedding the values in program development, policy application, and organizational practices and processes Required Qualifications: - Currently be matriculated undergraduate students or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience - Must be based in the U.S. for the entire duration of the internship - A proactive, systems-first, analytical, creative problem-solving mindset - Exceptional communication and documentation skills for technical and non-technical audiences - Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team - Exceptional research ability on technical matters including emerging tech, cybersecurity, digital accessibility, and comparative analyses on related cloud-based enterprise platforms and business applications - Create professional, publish-ready, story-telling PowerPoint presentations that synthesize complex technical information into easy-to-consume decks, leveraging best practices in human-centered, infographics, and digital graphic design principles - Must have strong, reliable home internet service when working remotely Preferred Qualifications: - Knowledge of networking fundamentals (DNS, DHCP, VPN) would be helpful Required Skills: Quality Assurance testing, Endpoint management solutions, Accessibility guidelines, Networking fundamentals, DNS, DHCP, VPN, Cybersecurity, Cloud-based enterprise platforms, Business applications, PowerPoint presentation design, Research on emerging technology, Analytical thinking, Independent work Internship Start Date: Start in 2026 Summer Benefits: A stipend is available for students who are lawfully authorized to work., Arrangements can be made with educational institutions for work/study or course credit.