2026 Outreach and Membership Summer Intern

<div class="WordSection1"><span><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"><a href="https://afj.org/"><u><span style="color:#1154cc;">Alliance for Justice (AFJ)</span></u></a> is a national association of nearly 140 organizations dedicated to advancing justice and democracy. For over 40 years we have been a leader in the fight for a more equitable society on behalf of a broad constituency of member organizations. Alliance for Justice is premised on the belief that all people have the right to secure justice in the courts and to have their voices heard when the government makes decisions that affect their lives.</span></span></span><br><br><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">All AFJ summer internships are part of a comprehensive intern program designed to make the experience meaningful, engaging, and professionally enriching. In addition to the day-to-day work with your team, you&#8217;ll be supported by an intern program coordinator who ensures that interns get the most out of their time with us.</span></span></span><br><br><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">The program includes weekly activities, opportunities for intern bonding, and professional development sessions to help you grow your skills and build connections. Our intern Lunch &amp; Learn series, which showcases the range of expertise we have across AFJ staff, provides insights on a wide variety of career paths, advocacy skills, and nonprofit work. Together, these elements create a well-rounded internship that combines hands-on experience with mentorship and community &#8212; making AFJ a great place to spend your summer.</span></span></span><br><br><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">AFJ offers a limited number of paid summer internship positions with a commitment to<span style="letter-spacing:-0.25pt;"> pay</span></span></span><br><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">$8,000 for the duration of the internship program. <b>This is a 10-week program that starts June 1st, 2026 and runs through August with flexible start and end dates if needed. </b>AFJ welcomes the opportunity to partner with interns who are receiving partial or full funding from a third party. If funding from the third party is less than what AFJ has committed to paying summer interns, AFJ will make up the difference in salary. Students who receive academic credit for their internship are not eligible for payment.</span></span></span></span><h1><span><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">This internship role will support our Membership and Outreach <span style="letter-spacing:-0.1pt;">team.</span></span></span></span></h1><span><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Interns may be asked <span style="letter-spacing:-0.25pt;">to:</span></span></span></span><ul style="margin-top:3px;"><li style="margin-top:3px;margin-right:28px;margin-left:8px;"><span><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Assist in the coordination and staffing of AFJ events (including Holding Courts, Trivia nights, and more) and member gatherings;</span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:8px;"><span><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Help maintain AFJ&#8217;s SmartVan or EveryAction <span style="letter-spacing:-0.1pt;">database;</span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-top:3px;margin-left:8px;"><span><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Prepare emails and graphics for member related <span style="letter-spacing:-0.1pt;">events;</span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-top:3px;margin-left:8px;"><span><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Draft monthly membership <span style="letter-spacing:-0.1pt;">newsletter;</span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-top:3px;margin-left:8px;"><span><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Track member activities and prepare member spotlight <span style="letter-spacing:-0.1pt;">articles;</span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-top:3px;margin-left:8px;"><span><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Research potential event speakers, member organizations, and prospective <span style="letter-spacing:-0.1pt;">judges;</span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-top:3px;margin-left:8px;"><span><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Provide support to staff in the form of administrative and other tasks as <span style="letter-spacing:-0.1pt;">needed.</span></span></span></span></span></li></ul><span><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Position <span style="letter-spacing:-0.1pt;">requirements:</span></span></span></span><ul style="margin-top:3px;"><li style="margin-top:3px;margin-right:28px;margin-left:8px;"><span><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Demonstrated commitment to social justice, especially in any of our member issue areas: Criminal Legal Reform, Democracy and Voting Rights, Environmental Justice, Gender and Reproductive Rights, Health and Disability Rights, Labor and Economic Justice, LGBTQIA and People with HIV, and Racial Justice and Immigration;</span></span></span></span></span></li></ul></div><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Campus or community organizing experience or experience working on social justice <span style="letter-spacing:-0.1pt;">issues;</span></span></span></span></span><ul style="margin-top:5px;"><li style="margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Excellent time management and organization <span style="letter-spacing:-0.1pt;">skills;</span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-top:3px;margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Experience with individual <span style="letter-spacing:-0.1pt;">research;</span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-top:3px;margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Excellent verbal and written communication <span style="letter-spacing:-0.1pt;">skills;</span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-top:3px;margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Experience with Canva or graphic design is a plus, but not <span style="letter-spacing:-0.1pt;">required;</span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-top:2px;margin-right:14px;margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Experience with Microsoft office suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, etc.) is a plus, but not required;</span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Event coordination experience is a plus, but not <span style="letter-spacing:-0.1pt;">required;</span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-top:3px;margin-right:56px;margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Knowledge of EveryAction or SmartVAN, or experience with Customer Relations Management systems is a plus, but not required.</span></span></span></span></li></ul><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">This role would preferably be a hybrid internship based in our D.C. office, but a fully remote internship is possible.</span></span></span><h1><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">How To <span style="letter-spacing:-0.1pt;">Apply:</span></span></span></h1><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Qualified applicants please reference &#8220;Outreach and Membership Summer Internship&#8221; in your subject line and submit a letter of interest and resume. (NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE).</span></span></span><br><br><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">AFJ is an Equal Opportunity Employer. AFJ prohibits discrimination against its employees and applicants for employment based on race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, gender identity, religion, reprisal, serostatus, and where applicable, political beliefs, marital status, familial or parental status, sexual orientation, or income.</span></span></span><h1><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility <span style="letter-spacing:-0.1pt;">Statement</span></span></span></h1><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">At Alliance for Justice, we celebrate the richness that our differences bring. We believe that diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) are not just principles, but the foundation of our strength. Every individual brings a distinct and invaluable perspective, and we thrive when all voices are encouraged to speak openly, authentically, and with confidence. By embracing who we are and where we come from, we create a culture where everyone is welcomed, heard, and empowered to contribute to our collective mission.</span></span></span><br><br><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">If you require reasonable accommodations during any part of the hiring process, please email <a href="mailto:alicia.peyton@afj.org"><span style="letter-spacing:-0.1pt;"><span style="text-decoration:none;"><span>alicia.peyton@afj.org.</span></span></span></a></span></span>

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