Intern, Program Management - Civil Rights Memorial Center (Summer 2027)

Southern Poverty Law Center • Montgomery, AL

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Southern Poverty Law Center is seeking a highly motivated Civil Rights Memorial Center (CRMC) Program Management intern passionate about civil rights. The internship is for exceptional students enrolled in accredited undergraduate or graduate programs who have strong academic backgrounds, excellent writing skills, and a commitment to public interest work. The Center works with communities to dismantle white supremacy, strengthen intersectional movements, and advance human rights through research, public education, outreach, litigation, and advocacy.

The intern will support community programs, events, outreach, and partnerships for CRMC community engagement initiatives. The role also includes connecting CRMC with local organizations and opportunities, maintaining knowledge of civil rights and social justice topics, completing administrative tasks, serving visitors, and assisting with gift shop operations. The intern is expected to uphold the Center's JEDI principles and contribute to work aligned with its mission, vision, values, and departmental goals.

This is a telework-designated role: the intern will work at an SPLC office at least three days per week and may work from an alternative work location two days per week. The position reports to the Manager, Museum Experience. Interns are expected to work 40 hours per week for at least ten consecutive weeks, beginning June 7, 2027; summers cannot be split. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required. The position is performed under general office conditions and has no strenuous physical demands or dangerous conditions. Compensation is $18.40 per hour, with possible supervisor-approved overtime.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an accredited undergraduate or graduate program.
• Strong academic background.
• Excellent research and writing skills.
• Demonstrated passion for advancing civil rights and social justice issues.
• Strong interest in federal, state, and local government advocacy.
• Ability to work productively with others and independently.
• Ability to work effectively and productively with the general public.
• Self-starter with attention to detail and the ability to prioritize, multitask, and meet deadlines.
• Able to participate in work events on some weekends and evenings.
• Awareness of SPLC's mission, vision, and values.
• Must be at least 18 years old by the anticipated start date.
• Submit a cover letter, transcript, and resume by 5:00 p.m. CST on Friday, December 11, 2026.

Responsibilities

• Assist with developing and implementing community programs, events, and outreach for CRMC community engagement initiatives and partnerships.
• Build effective partnerships with stakeholders to achieve strategic outcomes for CRMC outreach.
• Connect CRMC with local organizations, programs, events, and creative opportunities that provide visibility.
• Maintain knowledge of the civil rights movement and social justice topics related to CRMC.
• Perform administrative tasks, including responding to emails and answering phone calls.
• Provide customer service and visitor engagement.
• Assist with gift shop sales, daily opening and closing, and inventory.
• Perform other duties reasonably within the scope of the job classification.
• Uphold JEDI principles by seeking diverse collaborators and partners whose work supports the Center's mission, vision, values, and departmental goals.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed