Application & Deadlines

Opens
01/15/2026 at 12:00am EST
Closes
02/01/2026 at 11:59pm EST
Closed

Overview

*This Director's Internship opportunity does not count toward the three application limit

Situated at the forefront of the national stage in the racial justice movement, Advancement Project is a cutting edge, no-holds-barred national organization dedicated to building local power in communities of color. Centered on a movement lawyering approach, defined as community-centered racial justice lawyering, Advancement Project supports power building in grassroots organizations working to eliminate oppressive structures in our laws and institutions and shift narratives towards transformative change.

Advancement Project impacts real change from the ground up. Building on more than 25 years of working alongside our partners, we continue to evolve our strategic thinking and creativity to imagine a more just world in which people of color can thrive, be safe, and free — and we are excited to bring on new talent to forward our vision.
 

Location & Format

Washington, D.C.
Industries
Non-Profit / Advocacy / Grassroots
Time Zone
Eastern Time (ET) – America/New York
Format
Hybrid
Format Details

Two days in office, three days remote 

Eligibility

If selected as a finalist, applicants may be asked to submit the following directly to the Host Organization:

  • Letter of Recommendation
  • Writing Sample

Program Details

  • Draft and edit communications materials, including social media copy, press support documents, newsletters, web content, and internal memos.
  • Monitor news, media, and social platforms for coverage related to Advancement Project’s issue areas; support concise daily or weekly summaries.
  • Conduct background research to support press pitches, op-eds, reports, and campaigns.
  • Assist with message development, talking points, and narrative framing grounded in racial justice analysis.
  • Support digital organizing efforts, including content scheduling, basic analytics tracking, and asset management.
  • Maintain media lists, content calendars, and internal communications trackers.
  • Provide logistical and administrative support for media briefings, campaigns, and public reports.

Moderate Supervision: Intern will meet with their supervisor regularly but will be given the opportunity to work on independent projects.

Hybrid office structure with staff based in Washington D.C. and other states across the U.S. Opportunity to network at staff lunches and throughout in-person office days. Advancement Project works in lock-step with grassroots organizers while also impacting the national conversation on anti-racism and power building. We are the trainers’ trainer. We are movement lawyers. We are strategic communicators. And we show up with authenticity as multiracial, next generational social justice warriors.

This Director's Internship Host will not host additional undergraduate interns outside of the Director's Internship Program.

  • Strong writing and editing skills with attention to clarity, accuracy, and audience.
  • Demonstrated interest in racial justice, civil rights, education equity, or immigrant justice.
  • Familiarity with media, social media platforms, and digital storytelling.
  • Ability to synthesize complex policy or legal concepts into accessible language.
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
  • Comfort working in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.
  • Experience with tools such as Microsoft Suite, social media platforms, or basic design tools preferred.
  • Access to high-speed Wi-Fi
  • Personal laptop
  • Laptop on loan from host organization
  • Smart Phone
  • Web Camera

If you have any questions about this opportunity or the Director's Internship Program in General, please reach out to IOP_ICS@hks.harvard.edu