Internship Opportunities

Texas Appleseed is pleased to offer internships for our various project areas and departments. Find the most recent opportunities below.

Key Dates

  • Spring 2024: CLOSED
  • Summer 2024: CLOSED
  • Fall 2024: We will begin accepting internship applications covering a variety of Projects/Departments on May 20, 2024.

How to Apply 

Starting May 20, 2024 (applying for fall internships), please send the following to internships@texasappleseed.org.  

  • Résumé
  • Cover letter
  • Writing sample
  • A list of your top three preferred areas of interest:
      • List of Project Areas: Criminal Justice, Disaster Recovery & Fair Housing, Education Justice, Elder Justice, Fair Financial Services, Immigration, Juvenile Justice, Youth Homelessness
      • List of Departmental Areas: Research, Development, Communications, Community Outreach, Pro Bono

What Do Interns Do?

  • Researching (legal and non-legal)
  • Drafting and editing
  • Brainstorming
  • Participating in community organizational gatherings
  • Legislative advocacy
  • Local advocacy (municipal; school districts)

Expectations & Other Information

  • Outstanding research skills
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Ability to work at least 10 hours per week during Spring and Fall Semesters; for Summer, at least 30 - 40 hours unless otherwise specified.
  • Internships can be in person, remote, or hybrid.