LCCR/EF Internships
The Leadership Conference on Civil Rights (LCCR) is the nation’s oldest, largest and most diverse civil and human rights coalition. LCCR has coordinated the national legislative campaign on behalf of every major civil rights law since 1957. Its mission today is more urgent than ever: to unite all Americans as one nation true to its promise of equal justice, equal opportunity and mutual respect.
Our award-winning website, Civilrights.org, has become the site of record for social and economic justice news and information, providing the general public and the media with high-quality information on a wide range of civil rights and social justice issues.
LCCR/EF offers a substantive, fast-paced internship program designed to give undergraduate and graduate students interested in civil rights, public service, advocacy, journalism and online communications, real-world work experience in the policy arena. The program provides interns the chance to increase their knowledge and awareness of civil and human rights issues, enhance their understanding of coalition politics, and observe the legislative process of our federal government. Interns are fully integrated into staff activities and involved in field operations, development work, web content, and communications work.
LCCR/EF interns work out of our office in downtown Washington, DC, easily accessible by Metro or several bus lines.
Learn more: The LCCR/EF Intern Experience
Internship Schedule
Internships are for a length of one school semester. Start and end dates are flexible to accommodate your school's schedule.
- Summer interns: internship June 1 to Sept. 1
- Fall interns: internship Sept. 1 to Dec. 15
- Spring interns: internship Jan. 15 to May 15
Core Intern Responsibilities
- Writing articles for Civilrights.org
- Tracking legislation and litigation related to key issues
- Monitoring media coverage of policy issues
- Attending steering committee and task force meetings as assigned
- Helping to coordinate grassroots and media events
- Attending congressional hearings and briefings
- Conducting on- and off-line research to support the Leadership Conference staff
- Occasional administrative work
Applicants should have strong writing skills, a desire and ability to work with diverse groups of people, ability to work collaboratively, the ability to multitask, and a strong commitment to social justice issues.
The internship is unpaid. Need-based scholarships are available – applicants interested in financial aid should submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form with their application. Sensitive information such as Social Security Numbers can be withheld by the applicant.
How to Apply
The application deadline for Fall 2009 interns is August 3, 2009. Interested individuals should email a cover letter detailing their interest in LCCR/EF, resume, and short writing sample (no longer than three pages) to:
Jenna Wandres
Intern Coordinator
Leadership Conference on Civil Rights/Education Fund
wandres@civilrights.org
Or send by mail to:
Leadership Conference on Civil Rights/Education Fund
Attn: Jenna Wandres
1629 K Street, NW, 10th Floor
Washington, D.C. 20006
Please note: we are unable to handle phone inquiries.
