The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) is seeking an ambitious Design Intern to join our award-winning creative team and work firsthand to develop dynamic and creative solutions for various projects and forms. This role will be a great entry into supporting the creative team and the organization’s mission and values.
Attentive. Detail-oriented across all projects while establishing priorities and meeting deadlines.
Knowledgeable. Demonstrated knowledge of Adobe Suite and strong typographic, photographic, and communication skills.
Communicative. Ability to effectively communicate in writing and verbally.
Visually Aware. Strong sense of visual awareness.
Mission, Vision & Culture Alignment. Demonstrate an awareness for SPLC's mission, vision, and values.
Collaborate with and support the creative team in the execution of internal and external campaigns;
Design a variety of digital and print assets for internal projects, and social and web
Perform other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties in this job classification.
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.
We are committed to equitable hiring practices. Therefore, you must meet the minimum qualifications to be considered for the role.
The Center pays $18.40 per hour. Interns are expected to work 40 hours a week and there may be an opportunity for supervisor approved overtime
This role has the following work designations:
To apply, please submit your resume, transcript, and cover letter by 5:00pm CST on Friday, December 11, 2026.
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.
