The Southern Poverty Law Center offers internships to exceptional students and individuals who possess excellent research skills and a commitment to public interest work. The Center is a catalyst for racial justice in the South and beyond, working in partnership with communities to dismantle white supremacy, strengthen intersectional movements, and advance the human rights of all people. As an internationally recognized nonprofit organization, the Center is dedicated to reducing bigotry and oppression through research and public education, outreach, litigation and policy advocacy.
Passionate. Demonstrated passion for advancing civil rights and social justice issues, a strong interest in research and analysis of modern socio-political movements’ impact on communities and on political violence, and ready to partner on producing quality prevention resources that advance our mission.
Driven. Ability to help our team conduct research, assess community needs, design and develop resources supporting those who have been targeted and/or harmed by far-right extremism to counter white supremacy and strengthen democracy in the U.S.
Mission, Vision & Culture Alignment. Demonstrate an awareness for SPLC's mission, vision and commitment to the ideals of justice, equity, diversity and inclusion while fostering an anti-racist work culture through anti-racist principles and learning.
Focus on researching, writing and developing resources for preventing and responding to extremist harm by working alongside our Intelligence Project’s Prevention & Partnerships team.
Assist in developing research and primary and secondary prevention resources for communities.
Monitor news sources and secondary reporting for relevant events.
Identify useful resources, analysis, and information of relevance for the Intelligence Project.
Collaborate with other members of the Intelligence Project team and colleagues across the Center to help advance mutual goals and outcomes related to preventing and responding to hate, extremism and youth-based radicalization.
Uphold our JEDI principles by seeking diverse collaborators and partners that can deliver genuine, authentic and impactful work while ensuring their contributions are directed towards the shared mission, vision and values of the Center and department’s goals.
We are committed to equitable hiring practices. Therefore, you must meet the minimum qualifications to be considered for the role.
The Center pays $17.95 per hour for a minimum of 15 hours per week for 18 weeks. There may be opportunity for supervisor approved overtime.
This role has the following work designation:
This job is performed under general office conditions and is not subject to any strenuous physical demands or dangerous conditions.
Due to the high volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to inquiries by telephone or email.
Interns are expected to begin on August 3rd, 2026 and will end on December 4th, 2026.
To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume, and unofficial transcript by 5:00pm CST on Friday, May 8th, 2026.
The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee in this position. These statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of a person in this position.
Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and as an organization committed to diversity and the perspective of all voices, we consider applicants equally without regard to age, caregiver status, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, gender identity, marital status, national origin, on the basis of genetic information, political affiliation, pregnancy, or veteran status.