About the ACLU of North Carolina

Founded in 1965, the ACLU of North Carolina (ACLU-NC), an affiliate of the national American

Civil Liberties Union, is a private, nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that

stands as the state’s guardian of liberty – working in courts, the General

Assembly, and communities to protect and advance civil rights and civil

liberties for all North Carolinians.

The ACLU-NC brings together litigation, legislative advocacy,

communications, and organizing strategies to empower communities and achieve

our objectives in major issue areas including criminal law reform, racial

justice, LGBTQIA+ equality, reproductive freedom, and the rights of immigrants.

With nearly 30,000 members and supporters across the state, the ACLU-NC has a

staff of over 20 people with an office in Raleigh.

The Opportunity

In collaboration with Narrative Arts, ACLU-NC has produced the film North Carolina’s Abortion

Story. This film is an impactful documentary that aims to amplify the

voices of individuals navigating the landscape of reproductive rights in North

Carolina. The film explores the history of abortion in North Carolina, the

modern movement for reproductive justice, and the impact of abortion bans on

patients and providers. Through intimate interviews, personal narratives, and

expert commentary, the documentary paints a vivid picture of the historic and

current barriers impacting people seeking abortion in the state. 

The ACLU-NC Policy & Advocacy team seeks an

Outreach Intern to join our team in garnering support for North Carolina’s

Abortion Story. Under the supervision of the Director of Policy and the

Policy Analyst, the Outreach Intern will help identify and create relationships

with statewide stakeholders to invite groups to host screenings of the film in

their communities. The Outreach Intern will be responsible for scheduling

100 screenings across the state with an emphasis on screenings in south Wake

County, Western NC, and Eastern NC. The Outreach Intern will be expected to work 15-25 hours each week, beginning July 1st through August 9th, 2024. This is a remote position without required

travel.

Key Responsibilities

·      Identify and build relationships with community partners statewide who might be interested

in hosting a film screening in their community

·      Facilitate at least 75-100 statewide screenings 

·      Support screening hosts by responding to inquiries and offering guidance as needed 

·      Create a tracking system to track outreach efforts and outcomes 

·      Communicate with hosts after the screening to ensure the organization has an accurate record of each viewing 

·      Other responsibilities as assigned

To Be Successful in This Role, the Candidate Will Have

·      Commitment to Mission: Demonstrated commitment to and a strong understanding of civil rights, civil liberties, social justice, and the ACLU-NC’s mission, goals, and programs.

·       Commitment to Values: Alignment with the values of the ACLU-NC and professional commitment

to advancing them.

·      Commitment to Diversity: Ability to work in an environment that respects differences of race, ethnicity, age, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ability, and socioeconomic circumstances.

·      Communication: Proficient-level ability to communicate and work effectively and respectfully with staff, volunteers, and the general public. Skilled in communicating both orally and in writing.

·      Technical Support: Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

·      Self-Management: Self-starter with strong follow-through and the ability to meet deadlines with limited supervision. Attention to detail, excellent organization, and time-management

skills.

·       Teamwork: Ability to think creatively and work collaboratively to promote ACLU-NC objectives.

To Stand Out from Others, You Will Have:

·      Some college education or equivalent experience.

·      Community outreach experience.

• Experience with one or more of the ACLU of North Carolina's strategic priority areas: racial justice, immigrants’ rights, criminal law reform, gender equity, reproductive freedom, or LGBTQIA+ equality.
• Fluency in Spanish is a plus but not required.

What Else You Should Know

You are welcome here! The ACLU-NC is committed to an inclusive work environment that reflects the population that we serve. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to building an organization where all employees and North Carolinians can be proud. We eagerly anticipate applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, parental status, veteran status, or record of arrest or conviction.

Compensation

The Outreach Intern will receive compensation of $15/hour. This is a position that is non-exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.  

The ACLU-NC/LF is a unionized employer, and the Outreach Intern position is not part of the union bargaining unit. Compensation and benefits are not subject to a collective bargaining agreement.

To Apply

Applications should include a cover letter that explains your specific interest in joining the ACLU-NC and addresses why, based on your experience, you will be an effective advocate for social justice in this setting. Your application should also include your resume along with your responses to the application questions.

Applications may be submitted via this link (ACLU-NC

Policy & Advocacy Outreach Intern - American Civil Liberties Union of North

Carolina - Career Page (applytojob.com)) and should include all materials outlined above. Please note that we will only be able to follow up with those candidates under consideration. Deadline for applications will be June 24th, 2024.

The ACLU-NC is an equal opportunity employer. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. Recognizing that strict minimum requirements tend to disproportionately discourage women and people of color from applying for jobs for which they would otherwise be competitive, we encourage all qualified individuals to apply -- especially people of color; women; people from low-income backgrounds; people with disabilities; people who identify as LGBTQIA+; and people who are formerly incarcerated or otherwise directly impacted by the criminal legal system.

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