Atlanta, GA; Jackson, MS; New Orleans, LA; Miami, FL; Montgomery, AL; Washington, D.C.; Remote Remote (Country) Employment $17.95/hour

Southern Poverty Law Center is hiring an Intern, Policy Research - Democracy: Voting Rights (Fall2026)

Responsibilities

  • Work alongside our Policy Research Team to research, write, and analyze data to support bold advocacy strategies in alignment with our voting rights initiatives.
  • Assist in drafting research memos, fact sheets, and other writings.
  • Collaborate with other members of the Policy team to support ongoing policy research needs.
  • 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.

Benefits

  • 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.

Work Arrangement

Remote (Country)

Team

Structure: Intern will work alongside the Policy Research Team and collaborate with other members of the Policy team.. Reports to: Policy Analyst, Democracy

Additional Information

  • Interns are expected to begin on August 3, 2026 and will end on December 4, 2026.
  • 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.
  • To apply, please submit a cover letter, unofficial transcript and resume by 5:00 pm CST on Friday, May 15, 2026.
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Southern Poverty Law Center

The Southern Poverty Law Center is dedicated to creating a world where Black and Brown communities are represented and respected by our democracy. The organization defends racial justice through legal advocacy, community empowerment, and national impact initiatives.

It focuses on dismantling white supremacy, strengthening democracy and voting rights, ending unjust imprisonment, and eliminating poverty and economic inequality. Through tracking hate, monitoring extremist groups, and challenging systemic injustice, the SPLC promotes safety, equality, and opportunity for all.

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Posted 2 hours ago