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Worth Rises

Policy Campaigns Manager

Manhattan, NY · Remote

$92K/yr

Worth Rises is a non-profit advocacy organization dedicated to dismantling the prison industry and ... Manage policy interns, fellows, volunteers, and other staff as assigned. * Manage administrative ...

The State of Arizona

Initiative Clerk

Phoenix, AZ

$20/hr

The Arizona Secretary of State's Office Initiative Internship Program provides students who are ... Knowledge of basic office professionalism Basic knowledge of policy, government, public ...

Worth Rises

Policy Campaigns Associate

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$72K/yr

Worth Rises is a non-profit advocacy organization dedicated to dismantling the prison industry and ... Critical Factors for Success This role requires a motivated self-starter who takes initiative ...

Worth Rises

Policy Campaigns Associate

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$72K/yr

Worth Rises is a non-profit advocacy organization dedicated to dismantling the prison industry and ... Critical Factors for Success This role requires a motivated self-starter who takes initiative ...

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As of Jun 18, 2026, the average hourly pay for internship prison policy initiative in the United States is $15.54, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $12.50 and $17.55 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Internship Prison Policy Initiative vs Prison Policy Analyst?

AspectInternship Prison Policy InitiativePrison Policy Analyst
Required CredentialsTypically students or entry-level, some background in criminal justice or policyBachelor's or master's in criminal justice, public policy, or related fields
Work EnvironmentNon-profit organization, research-focused, internship settingGovernment agencies, think tanks, or advocacy groups, policy analysis roles
Employer & IndustryPrison reform advocacy, non-profit sectorPolicy research, criminal justice reform organizations
Search & Comparison IntentInternship opportunities, entry-level roles in prison reformProfessional roles, policy analysis careers in criminal justice

While both roles focus on prison reform, an Internship Prison Policy Initiative is an entry-level, temporary position aimed at gaining experience in advocacy and research. A Prison Policy Analyst is a more advanced, professional role involving in-depth policy analysis and recommendations within government or research organizations.

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Fall 2026 Undergraduate Intern, National Prison Project

Fall 2026 Undergraduate Intern, National Prison Project

ACLU - Internships

Washington, DC • On-site, Remote

$17 - $21.75/hr

Full-time, Part-time, Internship

Posted 7 days ago

Job description

About the Role
The ACLU seeks a Fall 2026 Undergraduate Intern in the National Prison Project of the ACLU's National office in Washington D.C. This position may be remote or hybrid. This internship is for course credit only.
Qualifying applicants must currently be matriculated legal students and must be based in the U.S. for the entire duration of the internship.
The Team:
The National Prison Project works to ensure that conditions in prisons, jails, juvenile detention centers, and immigration detention facilities comply with the Constitution, domestic law, and international human rights principles. The Project has successfully litigated on behalf of incarcerated people in more than 25 states. It is the only organization litigating conditions of confinement cases nationwide. Our priorities include reducing overcrowding, improving health care, challenging the use of solitary confinement, and increasing oversight and accountability in prisons, jails, and other places of detention. We also work to reverse the policies that have given the United States the highest incarceration rate in the world and led to extreme over-representation of people of color in the incarcerated population.
What You'll Do:
Legal interns gain valuable experience by working with the National Prison Project team. They learn about creating change through prison reform litigation and advocacy work.
Your Day to Day:
  • Assisting with production and distribution of advocacy materials
  • Conducting factual research and writing regarding the rights of incarcerated people and legislative movement
  • Gathering current information related to prison and jail conditions
  • Documenting and tracking complaints received from incarcerated people and responding with informational materials
  • Providing campaign and litigation support to supervising attorneys
What You'll Bring:
  • Completed first year of an undergraduate degree
  • A strong interest in the rights of incarcerated people and a commitment to civil rights
  • Strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently
  • Excellent research, writing, and communication skills
  • Strong computer skills, particularly web-based research including proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (i.e. Word, Excel)
Future ACLU'ers Will:
  • Be committed to advancing the mission of the ACLU
  • Center and embed the principles of equity, inclusion and belonging in their work by demonstrating commitment to diversity with an approach that respects and values multiple perspectives
  • Be committed to work collaboratively and respectfully toward resolving obstacles and conflicts
Internship Logistics
  • Location: Our internship program offers a limited number of remote or hybrid intern positions. This internship can be remote or hybrid and based in our Washington D.C. office.
  • Time Commitment: Fall internships can be part-time (10,15 or 20 hours/week) or full-time (35 hours/week)
  • Internship Duration: Part-time internships span 12 consecutive weeks, and full-time internships span 10 consecutive weeks. This internship has a start date of September 8 or September 21.
  • Stipend: This internship is for course credit only. This internship must be tied to the intern's formal education program by integrated coursework or the receipt of academic credit.

Why the ACLU
For over 100 years, the ACLU has worked to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the United States. Whether it's ending mass incarceration, achieving full equality for the LGBTQ+ community, establishing new privacy protections for our digital age, or preserving the right to vote or the right to have an abortion, the ACLU takes up the toughest civil liberties cases and issues to defend all people.
Our Commitment to Accessibility, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
Accessibility, equity, diversity, and inclusion are core values of the ACLU and central to our work to advance liberty, equality, and justice for all. For us diversity, equity and inclusion are not just check-the-box activities, but a chance for us to make long-term meaningful change. We are a community committed to learning and growth, humility and grace, transparency and accountability. 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. We are as committed to anti-oppression and anti-racism internally as we are externally. Because whether we're in the courts or in the office, we believe 'We the People' means all of us.
With this commitment in mind, we strongly encourage 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, veteran status and record of arrest or conviction, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
The ACLU is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need assistance applying online, please email benefits.hrdept@aclu.org. If you are selected for an interview, you will receive additional information regarding how to request accommodations for the interview process.
In order to be considered for this position, all candidates must formally submit an application. The ACLU does not accept unsolicited calls or emails from candidates regarding their application status.

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