ACLU of Texas Career Opportunities

The ACLU of Texas has been defending civil liberties in Texas for 70 years. We conduct policy research and promote reform through litigation, legislation and public education.

Do you want to fight for civil rights and individual liberty? Take advantage of opportunities to work for ACLU of Texas and help support this important mission!

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To inquire about employment with the ACLU of Texas, please respond to specific job openings (listed below) and follow the application instructions for those specific job descriptions.

ACLU of Texas Seeks Public Policy Assistant
The ACLU of Texas is seeking a Public Policy Assistant to work in our Austin office, reporting to the Director of Policy Development and working closely with the Public Policy Strategist, the Executive Director, the Field Director, Legislative “Lege” Team and policy volunteers. Read More...

The ACLU of Texas seeks a Media Coordinator
The ACLU of Texas is seeking a full-time Media Coordinator to work in our Austin office. This position will report to the Public Education Director and manage and coordinate the organization’s web site, online communications, newsletter and other functions within the scope of the Public Education Department. Read More...

ACLU Legislative Session Opportunities
The American Civil Liberties Union of Texas is searching for part-time volunteers to work during the 81st Legislative Session as part of the ACLU of Texas’ Legislative Team. Read More...

The ACLU of Texas Seeks a Director of Development
Development Director will coordinate programs that raise funds for the ACLU and strengthen the links between the ACLU and its supporters. Read More...

The ACLU of Texas Seeks a Legal Advocacy Coordinator
The American Civil Liberties Union of Texas (ACLU) invites applications for a Legal Advocacy Coordinator. The Advocacy Coordinator will be an integral member of the entire organization and will attend regular staff meetings. Read More...

The ACLU of Texas Seeks a Legal Program Assistant
The Legal Program Assistant provides strategic support and coordination for the ACLU Foundation of Texas'Legal Department. S/he manages all filing and administrative support for the Department, which includes a Legal Director, two Staff Attorneys and a Legal Advocacy Coordinator. This position requires a self-directed, highly-organized person. Read More...

The ACLU of Texas Seeks a Senior Staff Attorney (Racial Justice)
The American Civil Liberties Union Foundation of Texas ("ACLU TX”) invites applications for the position of senior staff attorney. Read More...

ACLU of Texas seeks Summer Policy Externs
The ACLU of Texas is currently taking applications for unpaid Summer Policy Externs. Summer Policy Externs will work under the direction of the Director of Policy Development on research and policy projects related to the substantive policy and legislative work of the ACLU of Texas. Read More...

ACLUTX 2008 Summer Intern Announcement
The American Civil Liberties Union Foundation of Texas is accepting applications for summer 2008 law internships. The ACLU is one of the nation's foremost defenders of civil liberties and civil rights. We are a nonpartisan organization dedicated to defending the Bill of Rights through litigation, legislation, and public education. The Texas affiliate of the ACLU, founded in 1938, is headquartered in Austin, and includes a regional office in Houston and thirteen chapters with over 17,000 members statewide. Read More...

ACLU of Texas Seeks a Temporary Full Time Intake Coordinator
The Intake Coordinator manages the intake and administrative aspects of the legal program, assists in various legal matters including the preparation and filing of legal documents with the courts, provides primary staff support to the Legal Director, and helps manage requests for legal assistance. This position requires a self-directed, highly-organized person. Read More...

Fellowship Opportunity with the ACLU Foundations's Women's Rights Project
The American Civil Liberties Union Foundation of Texas, in cooperation with the Women’s Rights Project of the national American Civil Liberties Union Foundation, seeks applicants for sponsorship for Skadden, Equal Justice Works, Soros, or other public interest fellowships to begin Fall 2008 to work on women’s rights issues in Texas, outlined briefly below. Read More...