Spring 2027 Community-Centered Advocacy Internship

Overview

This role is part-time and based in the Litigation & Advocacy Partnership (LAP) team. The organization is accepting applications for one part-time intern for spring 2027.

• Type: Paid internship (hourly)
• Schedule: 15–20 hours per week for 12 weeks
• Work location: Remote within the U.S.

The LAP team collaborates with legal and policy departments and programs to support strategic advocacy and partnership-driven project and case development. Interns help strengthen institutional capacity, resources, and skills for building authentic, lasting relationships with community-based organizations and other partners, including support around cultural sensitivity, community lawyering, grassroots communication, and environmental justice principles.

Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the LAP Director and/or Deputy Director, the intern may:

• Work with legal and policy staff to support partnership-focused projects, bridging connections between teams and community partners.
• Assist with planning and coordinating community and stakeholder engagement activities tied to ongoing legal and advocacy efforts.
• Track and organize national, state, and local conferences or events where staff can build relationships and share work.
• Support the Quarterly Partnership Speaker Series, including reaching out to speakers, preparing materials, and helping ensure smooth events.
• Join weekly LAP team meetings and sit in on cross-departmental calls to stay informed and help move projects forward.
• Review and enhance the Partnership Toolkit and help create new training materials for staff on community engagement and partnership best practices.
• Assist with developing interactive learning sessions for staff focused on environmental justice, community lawyering, and collaboration strategies.
• Conduct research and draft short summaries on partnership trends, advocacy strategies, or ways to strengthen relationships with community-based organizations.
• Provide general support on LAP initiatives, such as writing, preparing presentations, and helping coordinate logistics for legal and policy projects.
• Assist with identifying, editing, and managing content for partnership webpages.

Requirements

• Enrolled in law school as a 2L or 3L during spring 2027, or enrolled in a graduate studies program with an anticipated graduation date between May 2027 and May 2028.
• Excellent research, writing, organizational, and communication skills.
• Strong work ethic and initiative; ability to think creatively.
• Ability to work collegially with others and independently.
• Interest in public interest law and social justice.
• Deep interest in strengthening partnerships and advancing relationships with environmental justice communities.
• Working knowledge of MS Office programs.
• Commitment of 15–20 hours per week for 12 weeks.

Preferred Qualifications

• Background in environmental policy or studies, civil rights, environmental justice, sociology, social work, or community organizing.

Compensation & Benefits

Interns receive an hourly rate that is considered taxable income.

• Spring 2027 hourly rate (law students): $36.86
• Spring 2027 hourly rate (graduate students): $27.66

Location

• Remote within the U.S.

For positions located within the City and County of San Francisco: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered.

For positions located within the City of Los Angeles: Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered in a manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.

Application Process

Applications must be submitted by Friday, September 18 at 5:00pm PT.

Required application materials:

• Resume.
• One-page cover letter addressing:
  1. Why you want to work with the Litigation & Advocacy Partnerships team
  2. Your general weekly availability and confirmation you can work for 12 weeks
  3. Any applicable deadlines or requirements relevant to your ability to accept an offer
• Additional documents (if applicable): Proof of enrollment (e.g., verification from your registrar’s office and/or unofficial transcript).

Finalists will be asked to submit 2 references.

Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applications will be reviewed beginning September 21, and offers will be extended no later than November 13.