Intern, Policy - Mississippi Office (Fall 2026)

Southern Poverty Law Center • Jackson, MS

1d • $18 • Remote

About The Position

The SPLC is seeking highly motivated policy interns who are passionate about civil rights!
The Southern Poverty Law Center offers internships to exceptional students enrolled in accredited undergraduate, 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 outreach, public education, 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 advancing 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 monitor, develop and implement community-focused advocacy strategies to influence positive change in the lives of children, immigrants, workers, people impacted by hate and extremism, incarcerated people, and those experiencing economic hardship.
Mission, Vision & Culture Alignment. Demonstrate an awareness for SPLC's mission, vision and values.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an accredited graduate or law school program
• Strong academic background
• Excellent writing skills

Responsibilities

• Work alongside our Mississippi policy team members to implement our advocacy agenda during the 2026 Legislative Session, including issues related to our organizational impact areas: Economic Justice; Decriminalization and Decarceration; Democracy; and Human Rights, Inclusion, and Anti-Extremism.
• Participate in professional development and networking opportunities throughout the internship term.
• Assist our Mississippi policy team monitor, develop and implement community-focused strategies to influence positive change in the lives of children, immigrants, workers, people impacted by hate and extremism, incarcerated people, and those experiencing economic hardship.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern