Operations & Systems Intern
- Application deadline: Rolling with priority for applications submitted before January 31, 2026
- Salary: $18/hour
- Application materials: Please submit all application materials as one PDF file.
About Us
Civil Rights Corps (CRC), an innovative non-profit civil rights organization, invites applications to join our Washington, DC-based Operations team for 2026. Founded in 2016, CRC challenges wealth-based and race-based systems of oppression. CRC has won groundbreaking litigation challenging the rise of debtors’ prisons, abusive private probation schemes, and wealth-based pre-trial detention. CRC works closely with community and movement partners and is committed to fundamentally transforming the criminal system. CRC’s staff is comprised of passionate and dedicated advocates with a profound commitment to social justice and fighting inequality in all its forms. Learn more about our work at civilrightscorps.org.
Job Description
Civil Rights Corps is seeking one paid full-time Operations and Systems intern to join our team for 2026. The intern(s) will support our Operations and Development team. Duties will include:
- Organize files, proposals, and reports
- Support implementation of the Artist in Residence Program
- Assist with scheduling, data entry, and administrative tasks
- Help maintain office organization and inventory
- Support internal systems
- Assist with donor data entry and CRM updates
- Support drafting donor communications (thank you letters, updates)
- Help with fundraising event prep and follow-up
- Conduct research on foundations, donors, and grant opportunities
Qualifications
The ideal intern is passionate about social justice, is hard working, a fast learner, proactive, able to juggle multiple tasks, and able to work well in a collaborative environment.
Specific qualifications we are looking for include:
- Clear understanding and commitment to CRC’s mission and vision;
- Resourcefulness and proven ability to think critically and strategically;
- Ability to adapt to changes quickly and thrive in a fluid environment with direction;
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, Google Suite, AP Style, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, Canva, and more;
Application Requirements
The ideal intern is passionate about social justice, is hard working, a fast learner, proactive, able to juggle multiple tasks, and able to work well in a collaborative environment.
Specific qualifications we are looking for include:
- Clear understanding and commitment to CRC’s mission and vision;
- Resourcefulness and proven ability to think critically and strategically;
- Ability to adapt to changes quickly and thrive in a fluid environment with direction;
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, Google Suite, AP Style, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, Canva, and more;
Please submit all materials as a single merged PDF document.
Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and resume via email to jobs@civilrightscorps.org with the subject line “Operations and Systems Intern”. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis; we guarantee consideration for applications received by January 31, 2026.
Civil Rights Corps is an equal opportunity employer. We greatly value a diverse workforce and management team and an inclusive culture. Civil Rights Corps is committed to promoting an environment free of barriers and discriminatory practices for its clients and staff.