Intern, Federal Policy (fall 2026)

Southernpovertylawcenter

Washington, DC, United States
$17.95 ph; not specified; not specified
Local remote (washington, d.c.): 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.
Federal policy advocacy
Civil rights and social justice
Policy analysis and research
The Southern Poverty Law Center is seeking passionate policy interns for the fall 2026 semester who are enrolled in graduate or law school programs. The role involves supporting the Federal Policy Team in researching and developing policy advocacy strategies aimed at promoting civil rights and dismantling white supremacy

Job Summary

  • 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.
  • Work alongside our Federal Policy Team to monitor, develop, and implement policy advocacy campaigns and strategies in alignment with our organizational impact areas: Economic Justice; Decriminalization and Decarceration; Democracy; and Human Rights, Inclusion, and Anti-Extremism.
  • The Center pays $17.95 per hour for a minimum of 15 hours per week for 18 weeks.

Matching Summary

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The Southern Poverty Law Center is seeking passionate policy interns for the fall 2026 semester who are enrolled in graduate or law school programs. The role involves supporting the Federal Policy Team in researching and developing policy advocacy strategies aimed at promoting civil rights and dismantling white supremacy.

Salary

$17.95 per hour; Not specified; Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Federal policy advocacy
  • Civil rights and social justice
  • Policy analysis and research
  • Drafting policy materials

Nice-to-have

  • Commitment to public interest work
  • Dismantle white supremacy
  • Strengthen intersectional movements
  • Advance human rights

Key Requirements

  • Currently enrolled in graduate or law school
  • Strong academic background
  • Excellent research and writing skills

Work Rights

Not specified

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