Careers

The ACLU of Southern California is an equal opportunity employer. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability and veteran status.

The ACLU SoCal undertakes affirmative action strategies in its recruitment and employment efforts to assure that persons with disabilities have full opportunities for employment in all positions.

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Philanthropy Program Officer

Founded in 1923, ACLU SoCal is dedicated to defending and advancing civil liberties and civil rights.

Los Angeles

Senior Organizer – Activist Engagement & Development Project

The American Civil Liberties Union of Southern California (ACLU SoCal) seeks a Senior Organizer to develop and implement engagement plans and programs to build an active and sustaining base of ACLU SoCal volunteers to work alongside us to win civil rights and civil liberties campaigns throughout

Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP Legal Fellow

The American Civil Liberties Union of Southern California (ACLU SoCal) seeks third-year law students and practicing attorneys with up to three years’ experience to apply for its Munger, Tolles & Olson Legal Fellowship to work on police reform, police practices, and criminal justice work.

Los Angeles

Criminal Justice Project Director

The ACLU Foundation of Southern California (ACLU SoCal) seeks an experienced, visionary and collaborative Criminal Justice Project Director to lead our work in Southern California to end mass incarceration, over-criminalization, and racial inequities in criminal legal systems; to improve reentry

Los Angeles, Santa Ana, San Bernardino or Bakersfield Office

Policy Counsel LGBTQ, Gender, and Reproductive Justice Project

The ACLU Foundation of Southern California (ACLU SoCal) seeks a Policy Counsel to protect and advance reproductive justice, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (“LGBTQ”) rights, and gender equity in Southern California and throughout the state.

Los Angeles, Orange County, or San Bernardino

Legal/Advocacy Internships, Externships & Volunteer Opportunities

The ACLU SoCal is currently accepting applications for interns, externs, and volunteers to work in our Los Angeles, Orange County (Santa Ana), and Inland Empire (San Bernardino) offices. We are accepting internship applications from students at all academic levels, including high school students

Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Santa Ana, Bakersfield