The Southern Poverty Law Center offers internships to exceptional students enrolled in accredited graduate and law schools who possess strong academic backgrounds, excellent writing 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 supporting and learning more about our program areas.
Advocate. Desire and drive to work in partnership with communities to dismantle white supremacy, strengthen intersectional movements, and advance the human rights of all people.
Driven. Ability to help our staff of the SPLC Action Fund to advance the Action Fund’s political campaign strategies.
Mission, Vision & Culture Alignment. Demonstrate an awareness for SPLC's mission and vision; and a commitment to the ideals of justice, equity, diversity and inclusion and fostering an anti-racist work culture and to anti-racist principles and learning.
Research and evaluate select candidates for local office in the Southeast.
Attend all virtual meetings of state endorsement committees (AL, FL, GA, LA, and MS).
Develop tables and recommendations based on research.
Attend weekly team and interdepartmental meetings.
Mission, Vision & Culture Alignment. Demonstrate an awareness for SPLC's mission and vision; a commitment to the ideals of justice, equity, diversity and inclusion; and a dedication to fostering an anti-racist work culture and to anti-racist principles and learning.
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. Interns are expected to work 40 hours a week and 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.
Interns are expected to begin in June 2025. A minimum commitment of ten consecutive weeks is expected. We unfortunately are not able to split summers.
To apply, please submit a cover letter, unofficial transcript and resume by 5:00pm CST on Monday, February 9, 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.