The Southern Poverty Law Center
Location
Jackson, MS | United States
Job description
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.
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 producing quality policy research that advances 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 conduct groundbreaking policy research to support advocacy strategies to influence positive change in the lives of communities – particularly Black communities and other communities of color – in the Deep South.
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 Mississippi.
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 & Culture Alignment. Demonstrate an awareness for SPLC's mission and vision; and a commitment to the ideals of justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion and fostering an anti-racist work culture and to anti-racist principles and learning.
Work alongside the Mississippi 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 helping to ensure we uplift the voices of underserved communities within our policy research strategy.
We are committed to equitable hiring practices; therefore, you must meet the minimum qualifications to be considered for the role.
Currently enrolled in an accredited undergraduate or graduate program;
Strong academic background; and
Excellent research and writing skills.
The Center pays $16.10 per hour. Interns are expected to work 40 hours a week and there may be an opportunity for supervisor approved overtime.
*Washington, D.C. interns will receive $17.00 per hour.
This role has the following work designation:
Local Remote: 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.
This job is performed under general office conditions and is not subject to any strenuous physical demands or dangerous conditions.
Due to the high volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to inquiries by telephone.
This position may cause some work to be performed on occasional evenings and weekends.
Interns are expected to begin in June 2024. A minimum commitment of ten consecutive weeks is expected.
To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume by 5:00pm CST on Friday, March 22, 2024.
The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee in this position. These statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of a person in this position.
Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and as an organization committed to diversity and the perspective of all voices, we consider applicants equally without regard to age, caregiver status, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, gender identity, marital status, national origin, on the basis of genetic information, political affiliation, pregnancy, or veteran status.
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