Intern

New York Abortion Access Fund (NYAAF)

Job Announcement

 

About NYAAF

Founded in 2001, the New York Abortion Access Fund supports New Yorkers and people traveling to New York State to access abortion care through financial assistance, case management, and connections to other resources. For twenty years, NYAAF operated as a volunteer collective. In September 2022, we hired our first staff person and are now a small but mighty team of six made up of people with deep community ties—including people of color, people who have had abortions and used abortion funds, parents, and former abortion fund volunteers.

 

Following the Supreme Court ruling in Dobbs  to overturn Roe v. Wade, more people than ever are traveling to New York to access the abortion care they need and deserve. However, more than half of our callers remain resident New Yorkers, because while New York is much more abortion friendly than other states, many barriers still exist. NYAAF directly fills the gaps created by these barriers and has made abortion access a reality for thousands of callers. Since the overturn of Roe in June 2022, NYAAF has moved more than 7.7 million dollars to fund abortion care and supported more than 11,000 callers from 41 states and US territories, as well as 26 countries. 

 

Mission

NYAAF works to make abortion accessible for anyone living in or traveling to New York through direct funding, holistic support, and trusted connections. We foster community care and build collective power to dismantle barriers, shift systems, and advance reproductive justice.

 

Vision

We envision a world rooted in joy, dignity, and self-determination, where all people have the power to make decisions about their bodies and futures. In this world, communities have what they need to thrive, and abortion is accessible, trusted, and celebrated as a fundamental part of bodily autonomy, healthcare and human rights. 

 

Grounded in the principles of reproductive justice, we recognize that true liberation requires abolishing harmful systems of exploitation and oppression that criminalize care, deny resources, and perpetuate inequity. These systems include patriarchy, capitalism, white supremacy and anti-Blackness, imperialism, ableism, and more. At NYAAF, we work with humility, solidarity, and care, centering those most impacted by reproductive injustices as we build toward a future of collective liberation.

 

Values

Collective liberation is both our long-term vision and our everyday practice. We strive to embody the values outlined here, grounding ourselves in who we are, shaping how we show up with others, and guiding every aspect of our strategy.

• Joy and Pleasure

• Lived Experience

• Radical Empathy and Trust

• Adaptability and Sustainability

• Integrity and Accountability

 

The New York Abortion Access Fund values a diverse, inclusive workforce and provides equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individual’s race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws. 

 

Brief Description of Role

Reporting to and working in close partnership with the Intake Manager and Intake Team leadership at the New York Abortion Access Fund (NYAAF), this internship is designed as a structured learning experience to introduce emerging leaders to abortion access work within a rapidly evolving reproductive justice landscape. Interns support the intake team as it responds to increasing demand for services and the diverse, time-sensitive needs of callers seeking financial assistance for abortion care, including those traveling from out of state.

 

The intake team consists of a Program Director, Intake Manager, Intake Coordinator, and a network of 70+ volunteer case managers who manage NYAAF’s call lines. Interns will gain supervised exposure to client-centered, trauma-informed support and will assist with administrative components of intake work that help ensure callers are connected to care efficiently and respectfully. Rooted in NYAAF’s commitment to reproductive justice, the internship is also a way for the organization to invest in a new generation of thoughtful, ethical, and community-minded leaders.

 

Roles & Responsibilities  

 

Caller Resource Coordination (40%)

• Contribute to building on our comprehensive list of pre- and post-abortion resources that can be used to support callers more effectively.

• Support monthly intake data, examine and communicate trends in caller needs alongside the Director of Programs to help inform future resource development and programming.

• Assist with the audit and update of clinic information in Penny, our case management system, to ensure our records remain accurate and current, including contact information, services offered, gestational limits, pricing, insurance accepted, payment policies, and any other details related to the clinic experience.

• Occasionally provide direct caller support including sending solidarity pledges. 

 

Administrative (30%)

• Support the organization’s efforts to expand and maintain digital security protocols, including monitoring and clearing email accounts, participating in digital security meetings, and staying up to date on best practices and relevant updates in the field, especially those affecting reproductive justice organizations.

• Maintain and update our volunteer information, including tracking number of completed shifts and supporting communications with volunteers who have not completed a shift.

• Assist staff in updating and developing resources, such as scripts, manuals, and guides for case management.

 

Community Organizing (15%)

• Join movement advocacy calls and convenings.

• Participate in and support ongoing political education.

• Support volunteer events and intake trainings as needed.

• Attend in-person rallies and events on behalf of NYAAF as available and interested.

 

Other (15%)

• Participate in regular check-in meetings with the Intake Manager and intake team.

• Participate in regular staff meetings and retreats with full staff(held both virtually and occasionally in-person in NYC ) to engage with the broader team and better understand our ongoing work and organizational culture.

• Attend various trainings, webinars, and take notes to share out to NYAAF staff.

• Other tasks as assigned and needed.

 

QUALIFICATIONS 

As an abortion fund, we first and foremost seek to center and foster the leadership of people who have had abortions, people who have used abortion funds, and people who have experienced difficulty accessing abortion. We also seek to center groups most impacted by reproductive oppression and other intersecting injustices in our leadership. Black, Indigenous peoples, and other people of color, trans and gender nonconforming people, folks from low-income communities, people with disabilities, immigrants, young parents, and people at the intersections of these identities and other marginalized groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

 

Required:

• Be living and working in New York State for the duration of the internship. 

• Be over the age of 18. 

• Demonstrated passion and knowledge of Reproductive Justice Frameworks.

• Access to a personal computer and reliable Wifi. 

• Proficiency with Google Suite.

• Commitment to data sensitivity. 

• Strong writing and communication skills.

• Strong racial justice analysis.
  
  

Preferred: 

• Lived experience accessing abortion or experiencing barriers to reproductive care.

• Strong New York roots.

• Current student at NY state college or university.

• Being bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus. 

 

Physical Requirements: 

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with different abilities to perform the essential functions.

• This position requires prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Requires ability to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects up to 20 lbs.

 

To Apply:

Submit a resume and brief cover letter by July 27, 2026.

 

Process:

• Applications Due: July 27, 2026

• Virtual panel interview with Director of Programs and Intake Manager: August 2026

• Anticipated start date: Early/Mid September 2026

 

Applications close on July 27, 2026. We encourage early applications and will carefully review all applications on a rolling basis. Due to the large number of applications we receive and our extremely small team, we are not able to respond to every individual and appreciate your understanding. Please refrain from follow up emails, phone calls, or social media messages.