Intern, State Community Organizer, Alabama State Office (Fall 2026)

Southern Poverty Law Center • Montgomery, AL

1d • $18 • Remote

About The Position

The SPLC is seeking a highly motivated Community Organizer intern who is passionate about civil rights!
The Southern Poverty Law Center offers internships to exceptional students enrolled in accredited undergraduate and graduate 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 advocacy.
Who You Are
Passionate. Demonstrated passion for advancing civil rights and social justice issues, a strong interest in state and local government advocacy, and ready to partner on producing quality advocacy and grassroots organizing research that advances our organizational 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 the Alabama State Office team conduct groundbreaking advocacy and organizing research to support organizing strategies and policy advocacy to influence positive change in the lives of communities – particularly Black communities and other communities of color in Alabama with priorities given to rural communities.
Collaborator. Ability to productively work with others as well as independently.
Impactful. Ability to work effectively and productively with the general public.
Eager. Excited to learn about the issues across the State of Alabama.
Organized. Self-starter who is detailed oriented, with the ability to prioritize, multi-task, and meet deadlines.
Flexible. Able to participate in work events on some weekends and evenings.
Mission, Vision & Values Alignment. Demonstrates an understanding of and a commitment to SPLC's mission, vision and values.
What You'll Do
Work alongside the Alabama State Office team conducting research and analysis to support state campaign projects and efforts.
Assist the State Director and the state office team in developing persuasive and informative outreach materials, including toolkits, talking points, and campaign plans.
Collaborate and support the team in all projects and meetings.
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.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an accredited undergraduate or graduate program
• Strong academic background
• Excellent research and writing skills
• Passionate. Demonstrated passion for advancing civil rights and social justice issues, a strong interest in state and local government advocacy, and ready to partner on producing quality advocacy and grassroots organizing research that advances our organizational 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 the Alabama State Office team conduct groundbreaking advocacy and organizing research to support organizing strategies and policy advocacy to influence positive change in the lives of communities – particularly Black communities and other communities of color in Alabama with priorities given to rural communities.
• Collaborator. Ability to productively work with others as well as independently.
• Impactful. Ability to work effectively and productively with the general public.
• Eager. Excited to learn about the issues across the State of Alabama.
• Organized. Self-starter who is detailed oriented, with the ability to prioritize, multi-task, and meet deadlines.
• Flexible. Able to participate in work events on some weekends and evenings.
• Mission, Vision & Values Alignment. Demonstrates an understanding of and a commitment to SPLC's mission, vision and values.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside the Alabama State Office team conducting research and analysis to support state campaign projects and efforts.
• Assist the State Director and the state office team in developing persuasive and informative outreach materials, including toolkits, talking points, and campaign plans.
• Collaborate and support the team in all projects and meetings.
• 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
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees