Atlanta, GA; Jackson, MS; Miami, FL; Montgomery, AL; New Orleans, LA; Washington, DC Hybrid Employment $17.95 per hour

Southern Poverty Law Center is hiring an Intern, Political Campaigns (Fall 2026)

About the Role

This internship provides hands-on experience in political campaign operations, emphasizing voter engagement, policy analysis, and grassroots organizing within a civil rights context.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct research on legislative issues impacting marginalized communities
  • Assist in planning and executing voter outreach initiatives
  • Support data collection and analysis for campaign strategies
  • Help coordinate communication between field teams and leadership
  • Draft summaries on policy developments relevant to ongoing campaigns
  • Participate in organizing community engagement events
  • Track election-related developments across targeted regions
  • Compile reports on public sentiment and voter trends
  • Collaborate with team members to refine messaging strategies
  • Contribute to digital content creation for civic awareness
  • Monitor political developments affecting civil rights
  • Support training efforts for volunteer organizers
  • Organize campaign materials and logistical resources
  • Engage with partner organizations on joint initiatives
  • Assist in developing outreach materials for diverse audiences
  • Help maintain databases of stakeholders and contacts
  • Attend strategy meetings and provide input
  • Evaluate effectiveness of outreach methods
  • Identify opportunities for expanding voter access
  • Support efforts to counter misinformation in public discourse
  • Contribute to post-campaign assessments
  • Ensure compliance with campaign ethics guidelines
  • Assist in translating materials for non-English speakers
  • Promote equitable representation in campaign planning
  • Gain exposure to legal frameworks affecting political advocacy

Compensation

Unpaid internship

Work Arrangement

Hybrid

Team

Part of the advocacy and outreach division focused on civic engagement and policy change

Application Process

  • Candidates must submit a resume, cover letter, and academic transcript.
  • Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Internship Duration

  • Scheduled to begin in September 2026 and continue through December 2026.
  • Requires a minimum commitment of 20 hours per week.

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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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