2026 Summer Internship Application

Mississippi Votes•Jackson, MS

2d•$15•Onsite

About The Position

MS Votes’ Summer 2026 Internship is an opportunity that engages and empowers young people attending Mississippi’s metropolitan area colleges and universities. This internship is jammed packed with travel opportunities and real experience working in the social justice realm. Participants will have the opportunity to work on projects and events from start to finish, work directly with the leaders of MS Votes, and of course, learn more about the organization through normal clerical, day-to-day work. Interns will gain skills such as, grassroots organizing, communications, data management and much more. Interns will deepen their political analysis through readings and various trainings.

Requirements

Must attend in person orientation
Must attend 3 political education trainings
Must have reliable transportation
Must be able to commit to at least 10 hours per week
Must be able to assist MS Votes with event
Self-motivated; Self-starter
Task oriented
Ability to work collaboratively and respectfully toward resolving obstacles and/or conflicts
Exceptional collaborative learning style
Commitment to the mission of the MS Votes
Reports to Mississippi Votes' Operations Assistant

Nice To Haves

Interns may be required to engage in reading circles with the MS Votes team but surely the Executive Director.
Fellows may also be asked to produce blog pieces for MS Votes’ blog site and for public consumption during the duration of their internship.

Responsibilities

Answer phone inquiries, direct calls, and provide basic information; oversee mail deliveries, packages, and couriers
Perform clerical duties, take memos, maintain files, and organize documents; photocopy, fax, etc. as needed
Take notes and memos during meetings; type documents, drafts, and reports; sort and manage files
Run general operations related errands
Manage databases and input information, data, and records
Set up, break down, organize, and maintain conference rooms, training rooms, and meeting rooms; update company calendars
Attend organization functions and networking events
Update and post supervised social media and website content; respond to web correspondence, social media posts and emails
Plan and Manage a minimum of four (4) Voter Registration Events
Coordinate and/or assist with special projects as assigned (i.e., staffing the MS Votes Voter Information Hotline, Text and Phone Banking, etc)