Intern: Operations Team

Operations Internship – Human Resources Focused

Fall/Spring 2026-2027

Learning Opportunity Description

Department:                        Management & General --Operations

Type of Internship:                 Part-time (20 - 25 hours per week)

Cycle:                                            September 28, 2026 – March 23, 2027

                                             (Break period: December 4 – January 25)

Location:                              Houston Preferred

ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW

The American Civil Liberties Union of Texas is a leading civil rights organization in the Lone Star State.

Our vision: From Amarillo to Brownsville and Beaumont to El Paso, we believe in a Texas that works for all of us — a Texas where each person has an equal say in the decisions that shape our future, and everyone can build a good life.

Our mission: The ACLU of Texas works with communities, at the State Capitol, and in the courts to protect and advance civil rights and civil liberties for every Texan, no exceptions.

ROLE OVERVIEW

The ACLU of Texas invites individuals, including undergraduate and graduate students, to apply for an internship in the Operations Department. Individuals passionate about civil liberties who are interested in developing skills in the social justice space in the local and state context will find an internship with the ACLU of Texas to be a rewarding learning experience. 

We are looking for individuals who are curious, creative, and detail-oriented; have strong critical thinking skills.

INTERNSHIP OVERVIEW

Time Commitment: Internships are part-time, requiring a minimum commitment of 20 hours per week. We generally prefer that part-time interns commit to work full workdays (i.e., two eight-hour days rather than four four-hour days). but schedules can be flexible. Internships are offered on a remote basis only. This generally requires students to have access to a computer and reliable internet. Houston based interns are welcome to work in our headquarters located in Downtown Houston.   

 Duration: 

• 2026 Fall internship: 8 weeks (September 28, 2026, to Dec. 04, 2026)
• 2027 Spring internship: 8 weeks (January 26, 2027, to March 23,2027) 

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

As an intern at ACLU of Texas, you will have the opportunity to immerse yourself in meaningful work that advances civil liberties and social justice. Our internship program is designed to provide valuable experience by working directly with the team members of each department. You will work alongside passionate advocacy, legal, communications, operations and development experts who are dedicated to making a positive for our community.

 Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Serve as the primary HR point of contact for interns throughout the internship lifecycle.
• Coordinate onboarding, orientation, and offboarding activities for interns.
• Partner with hiring managers and department mentors to ensure interns have meaningful assignments, training, and regular check-ins.
• Monitor intern progress, gather feedback from interns and supervisors, and support program improvements.
• Assist with recruiting for future internship cohorts, coordinating campus outreach, career fairs, and internship events as needed.
• Assist with tracking and monitoring the training via Absorb Learning Management System (LMS), including generating training reports and tracking tools.
• Research HR best practices, assist with HR metrics and reporting, document standard operating procedures (SOPs), identify opportunities for automation and process improvements, and support special projects related to HR.

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

Interns should possess the following:

• Strong communication, research, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic environment.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
• Strong research and writing skills.
• The ability to work independently and to see projects through completion.
• A commitment to civil liberties, civil rights, and social justice.
• Commitment to the mission of the ACLU of Texas.

APPLICATION DEADLINES

Applicants are encouraged to apply early in the internship cycle as decisions are made on a rolling basis.

• Fall/Spring Term: Applications will be closed on August 15, 2026.

COMPENSATION

Compensation for this role is $17/hour.  

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW

The ACLU of Texas is an equal opportunity employer. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. The ACLU of Texas encourages 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.