2026 Outreach and Membership Summer Intern

This a Full Remote job, the offer is available from: Washington (USA) Alliance for Justice (AFJ) 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. 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’ll be supported by an intern program coordinator who ensures that interns get the most out of their time with us. 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 & 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 — making AFJ a great place to spend your summer. AFJ offers a limited number of paid summer internship positions with a commitment to pay $8,000 for the duration of the internship program. This is a 10-week program that starts June 1st, 2026 and runs through August with flexible start and end dates if needed. 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.This internship role will support our Membership and Outreach team. Interns may be asked to: • Assist in the coordination and staffing of AFJ events (including Holding Courts, Trivia nights, and more) and member gatherings; • Help maintain AFJ’s SmartVan or EveryAction database; • Prepare emails and graphics for member related events; • Draft monthly membership newsletter; • Track member activities and prepare member spotlight articles; • Research potential event speakers, member organizations, and prospective judges; • Provide support to staff in the form of administrative and other tasks as needed. Position requirements: • 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; Campus or community organizing experience or experience working on social justice issues; • Excellent time management and organization skills; • Experience with individual research; • Excellent verbal and written communication skills; • Experience with Canva or graphic design is a plus, but not required; • Experience with Microsoft office suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, etc.) is a plus, but not required; • Event coordination experience is a plus, but not required; • Knowledge of EveryAction or SmartVAN, or experience with Customer Relations Management systems is a plus, but not required. This role would preferably be a hybrid internship based in our D.C. office, but a fully remote internship is possible.How To Apply: Qualified applicants please reference “Outreach and Membership Summer Internship” in your subject line and submit a letter of interest and resume. (NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE). 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.Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility Statement 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. If you require reasonable accommodations during any part of the hiring process, please email [email protected]. This offer from "Alliance for Justice" has been enriched by Jobgether.com and got a 72% flex score. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job