Careers

The Southern Poverty Law Center desires diverse, experienced candidates with the character, capabilities, and commitment for our challenging mission. Applicants are encouraged to apply for positions that fit their needs and abilities.

Positions include full-time and part-time employment, legal internships, and two-year fellowships. The SPLC does not offer a formal internship program for college undergraduates.

After an initial review by our Human Resources department, resumes and materials are forwarded to the appropriate departmental supervisor to be further reviewed before preliminary interviews are scheduled.

The SPLC is an equal opportunity employer. We believe everyone has something important to contribute. Respecting individual differences is an integral part of our culture, and we endeavor to make our differences work for us to achieve our mission.

Communications

New Media Manager

Full time, Montgomery, AL

The Southern Poverty Law Center, a leading civil rights organization located in Montgomery, Alabama, seeks a New Media Manager. The New Media Manager is SPLC’s chief online strategist and advocate. The manager manages the SPLC web presence (including websites, social media and email outreach) and a web team of content producers. The New Media Manager also plays a prominent role in communications planning for the organization.

Development

Development Direct Response Manager

Full time, Montgomery, AL
The Southern Poverty Law Center, a leading civil rights organization located in Montgomery, Alabama, seeks an experienced and creative Direct Response Manager for the Development Department.

Legal

Staff Attorney

Full time, New Orleans, LA

The Southern Poverty Law Center seeks an attorney to join its New Orleans, Louisiana office. The Center is a national non-profit organization dedicated to reducing bigotry and oppression through education and litigation. Currently, the Center’s areas of legal advocacy include juvenile justice, immigrant justice, education reform, LGBT rights, and combating hate groups.

Teaching Tolerance

Teaching and Learning Specialist

Full time, Montgomery, AL

The Teaching Tolerance project of the Southern Poverty Law Center seeks a dynamic, educational professional to develop curricula, evaluate content for its print and web publications, and support its professional development activities. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and generous benefits, including fully paid health insurance, as well as vacation and sick leave.