The Pauli Murray Fellowship, EDIB Team

About the Role

The ACLU seeks a Pauli Murray Fellow for an eighteen-month term limited position within the Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging (EDIB) Department at the ACLU’s National office in New York. This is a hybrid role requiring two days per week or eight days per month in the office. The fellowship, founded in honor of Reverend Dr. Pauli Murray, aims to cultivate leadership pathways for individuals who have overcome systemic barriers, preparing them for full-time entry into nonprofit organizations with a passion for civil rights and civil liberties. Fellows will be embedded in an ACLU department, overseeing critical internal initiatives and gaining meaningful exposure, access, and training to enhance professional skills. This fellowship will begin in mid-January 2027.

The Team

The EDIB team at the ACLU works to create an organization that reflects the world we aspire to live in, valuing the people whose pursuit of fairness drives the ACLU's mission. The team plays a key role in fostering a culture of belonging within the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Communication and Event Support:
• Support EDIB-hosted events for heritage months, ERG events, and a quarterly nationwide community hour.
• Create and execute event communication and roll-out plans in collaboration with event organizers and the Internal Communication Director.
• Draft event language for internal distribution, including flyers, and seek feedback.
• Ensure event accessibility by requesting live captioning and/or ASL interpretation.
• Ensure accessibility of flyers and event descriptions on the ACLU Intranet site.
• Provide technical support for events on Zoom or Teams.
• EDIB Data/Metrics Collection and Analysis:
• Track EDIB data on designated platforms regularly.
• Support the Director of Equity and Inclusion in creating quarterly and annual reports for various audiences.
• Analyze quantitative and qualitative data, articulating findings and measuring key results.
• Special Projects:
• Support project management aspects of EDIB trainings, initiatives, ERG requests, and the Community Building Circles program.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint and Excel.
• Familiarity with virtual meeting platforms such as Zoom/Teams.
• Ability to design and edit graphic presentations and materials at an intermediate level using Microsoft Office applications.

Qualifications

• College graduate by September 2026 seeking an entry-level role.
• Demonstrated passion for EDIB work; deep knowledge, research, and best practices for organizations on equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging.
• A commitment to civil liberties, civil rights, and social and racial justice.
• Effective listening skills with high emotional intelligence and a highly collaborative style.
• Strong organizational and communication skills, with attention to detail.
• Direct experience with restorative practices, including community building circles.
• A commitment to advancing the mission of the ACLU.
• Ability to center and embed the principles of equity, inclusion, and belonging in work by demonstrating commitment to diversity with an approach that respects and values multiple perspectives.
• Commitment to work collaboratively and respectfully toward resolving obstacles and conflict.
• High level of integrity and discretion, excellent judgment, and a service-oriented, can-do attitude.
• Exceptional discretion, sound judgment, and a deep understanding of the importance of privacy and trust.
• Eligibility to work in the United States for the duration of the program (January 2027 - July 2028).
• An 18-month, Monday-Friday full-time commitment to working at the ACLU from January 2027 - July 2028.
• No prior connection to the ACLU (via past internships, fellowships, other connections) is a plus.
• Demonstrated commitment to sustained leadership and service.
• Demonstrated resilience in the face of systemic barriers or adversity.
• Commitment to the mission of the ACLU.

Key Components of the Pauli Murray Fellowship

• Full-time employment, $78,000 annual salary, and benefits for 18 months at the ACLU National Headquarters in New York.
• Skill development in professional communications, organizational strategy, project management, and more.
• Stipends to expand career and professional development through conferences, coursework, graduate school coaching, etc.
• Access to leaders and mentors at the ACLU, including career networking opportunities.
• A trip to a historical site to deepen understanding of systemic barriers.
• A capstone project developed with mentor support.
• Community with fellows and colleagues.

Selection Timeline

• Priority Application Deadline: October 6, 2026
• Application Due Date: Monday, November 9th, 2026 by 11:59 pm EST
• Interviews: First week of December 2026
• Final Selection: End of December 2026