Summer Intern - ADL New England
ADL (Anti-Defamation League)
Summer Intern - ADL New England
- ID
- 2026-2854
- Category
- Field Operations - East Division/ Reg Ops
- Type
- Intern (Paid)
Overview
ADL's New England Regional team is looking for a dynamic intern to join us from June 15 to August 7, 2026. The ideal candidate will have experience with research, writing, community organizing, or education policy. Our New England Regional Operations internship provides the opportunity for students to gain practical experience with civil rights advocacy, anti-bias education programs, and non-profit development.
Application portals will close at 3 PM ET on March 10, 2026. ADL will confirm the selected candidates by mid-April.
Responsibilities
- Policy & Legislative Research: Conduct research on local and state legislation across the New England region (MA, ME, NH, RI, VT) related to hate crimes, civil rights, and legislative policies.
- Event & Development Operations: Support the planning and execution of regional events and donor engagement strategies that help fund ADL’s critical mission. Support in the development of marketing and social materials.
- Community Engagement: Draft communications and support outreach efforts for regional programs, including in support of the incident response team.
- Attend and participate in the ADL Summer Internship Learning Program sessions, where you will get to have discussions with accomplished leaders and subject matter experts at ADL.
Qualifications
Requirements
- Must possess high school diploma or equivalent
- Passion for non-profit work
- Desire to start building career within non-profit sector
Skills/Attributes
- Excellent communication skills
- Collaborative team-player
- Creative and innovative; takes initiative
- Results-oriented – a problem solver (versus a problem identifier)
- Excels in dynamic environments that require adaptability
- Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
- Energized by ADL’s mission and work
Location
- This internship will be hybrid, with on-site presence required in Boston, Massachusetts.
What will you do during this internship?
- You will learn about real-life decision-making challenges and help us develop real-time solutions.
- You will have the opportunity to present your work at internal forums within ADL.
- You will have practical, hands-on experience with tracking bias incidents, engaging in grassroots advocacy, and supporting the regions programming efforts.
- Collaborate with, meet and learn from ADL subject matter experts at all levels and become familiar with the varied work we do to "stop the defamation of the Jewish people and secure justice and fair treatment to all."
ADL aims to create a working environment where every employee can thrive professionally. Our mission-driven work is best accomplished in an environment that supports belonging. ADL values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages people of all races, religions, nationalities, genders, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, and veterans to apply. ADL is an equal opportunity employer. Recruitment, hiring, promotions and other terms, conditions and privileges of employment shall be maintained in a manner which does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, marital status, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or military status, or in violation of any applicable Federal, state or local laws.
ADL will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation to support the interview process, please contact the People & Culture department at talentacquisition@adl.org.
ADL will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, and all other applicable State, Local, and Federal laws.
The information in this job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, or be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and objectives required of employees assigned to this job, nor is it to be interpreted as a contract for employment.
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