The ACLU of Virginia is a team of passionate advocates with diverse backgrounds and identities. Every facet of our work focuses heavily on equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging. As Virginia’s premier advocacy organization for civil rights and civil liberties, we look for fierce, talented defenders of justice to join our team.

See below for ways to join us as a vendor, intern, staff member or board member.

The ACLU of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. The ACLU of Virginia encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, and veteran status and commits to comply with all applicable equal opportunity and nondiscrimination laws and to refrain from unlawful discrimination.

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Request for Proposal (RFP) – Contract Lobbying Support

The American Civil Liberties Union of Virginia (ACLU-VA) is requesting proposals from interested parties to provide short-term contract lobbying support to our Policy Team during the 2025 Virginia General Assembly session.

Dunn Legal Fellow (starting Fall 2025)

The ACLU of Virginia is seeking a motivated individual to be our next Legal Fellow, ready to provide support to the ACLU-VA's legal team and hit the ground running by participating in developing and executing litigation and other legal advocacy strategies to achieve ACLU-VA strategic priorities.

Externally Funded Legal Fellowship (starting Fall 2025)

The ACLU of Virginia is currently accepting applications from qualified third-year law students and recent law graduates with a commitment to civil rights and civil liberties, who seek a host organization for an externally funded fellowship.

Chief Communications Officer (Full-time)

The ACLU of Virginia is seeking a Chief Communications Officer (CCO) who wants to advance civil liberties and civil rights in Virginia by providing leadership and direction of our communications team and set and support organizational goals as a member of the senior leadership team.