Advocacy Intern-- Summer 2008

The ACLU of Tennessee is a private, nonprofit, non-partisan membership organization whose mission is to protect and promote civil liberties through public education, advocacy, litigation, and legislative activities.

ACLU-TN is seeking an Advocacy Intern who will assist the Staff Attorney and Administrative Coordinator by responding to requests for assistance from Tennesseans who feel their civil liberties have been violated. The ACLU-TN advocacy program serves approximately 2,000 persons each year. We receive approximately 200 phone calls and 50 letters each month in the State Office, which is located in Nashville.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• evaluate requests for assistance from individuals who feel their civil liberties have been violated;

• respond to requests for assistance by sending ACLU educational materials;

• develop advocacy materials for print and the ACLU-TN website;

• perform administrative tasks vital to the function of the office.
  

QUALIFICATIONS

Strong communication skills

Ability to quickly analyze a broad range of complex issues

Commitment to civil liberties

Sense of humor

Interns must make a minimum commitment of 4 hours per week. Interns who commit 20+ hours per week may pursue a special project developed in conjunction with the Executive Director and Volunteer Coordinator.

To Apply:

Applicants should submit a letter of interest, resume, and a list of three references to: Volunteer Coordinator, ACLU-TN, Post Office Box 120160, Nashville, TN.

Application Deadline : April 4, 2008

ACLU-TN is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and encourages women, racial and ethnic minorities, LGBT individuals, and people with disabilities to apply.