Intern, Policy Research (Summer 2026)
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Job Location:
Atlanta, GA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
5 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The SPLC is seeking highly motivated policy research interns who are passionate about civil rights!
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.
Who You Are
Passionate. Demonstrated passion for advancing civil rights and social justice issues a strong interest in federal state and local government advocacy and ready to partner on producing quality policy research that advances our policy priorities.
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 policy team conduct groundbreaking policy research to support advocacy strategies to influence positive change in the lives of communities particularly Black communities and other communities of color in the Deep South.
Mission Vision & Culture Alignment. Demonstrate an awareness for SPLCs mission vision and values.
What Youll Do
Work alongside our Policy Research Team to research write and analyze data to support bold advocacy strategies in alignment with our organizational impact areas: Economic Justice; Decriminalization and Decarceration; Democracy; and Human Rights Inclusion and Anti-Extremism.
Assist in drafting research memos fact sheets and other writings.
Uphold our JEDI principles by helping to ensure we uplift the voices of underserved communities within our policy research strategy.
Collaborate with other members of the Policy team to support ongoing policy research needs.
Minimum Qualifications
We are committed to equitable hiring practices therefore you must meet the minimum qualifications to be considered for the role.
- Currently enrolled in an accredited graduate or law school program;
- Strong academic background; and
- Excellent research and writing skills.
Compensation & Benefits
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.
Where and How Youll Work
This role has the following work designations:
- Local Remote: Will work remotely but is expected to attend work-related activities that occur at the SPLC offices or in the states in which the SPLC operates.
- Remote Distant: Will work remotely and are not expected to work in the states in which the SPLC has an office or in an SPLC office. They may be required to attend occasional meetings or activities in the states in which the SPLC has an office or elsewhere
- This position will report to the Manager Research.
Other Special Considerations
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 June 1st 2026. 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 6:00pm EST on Friday February 13 2026.
Disclaimer:
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 notintended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required of a person in this position.
An Equal-Opportunity Employer with a Commitment to Diversity
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 considerapplicants equally without regard to age caregiver status color disability ethnicity gender gender expression gender identity marital status national origin on the basis ofgenetic information political affiliation pregnancy or veteran status.
Required Experience:
Intern
Key Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Public Relations
- Google Docs
- Data Collection
- MailChimp
- Microsoft Word
- Dermal Fillers
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Research Experience
- Microsoft Excel
- Adobe Photoshop
- Writing Skills
About Company
The Southern Poverty Law Center is dedicated to creating a world where Black and Brown communities are represented and respected by our democracy.
