Spring 2026 Undergraduate Internship | Death Penalty Information Center
Spring 2026 Undergraduate Intern
Job Description
The Death Penalty Information Center (DPI) is seeking a Spring 2026 Undergraduate Intern to provide general support to the Center’s small staff through research and writing projects.
Applicants should be detail-oriented and have a strong interest in the Center’s work of serving the media and the public with analysis and information on issues concerning capital punishment. The Fall 2025 Undergraduate Intern should be a strong writer and researcher with a basic understanding of Microsoft Excel. They will work with various staff members on content for DPI’s website and reports, and provide occasional administrative support.
They will be working part-time and hours and schedule are flexible, but we prefer interns to work during normal work hours (M-F, 9-5pm ET). We are willing to work with your college or university for internship credit. Social Sciences, Communications, Criminal Justice/Criminology, Pre-Law, Data Analytics/Science, Computer Science, or Graphic Design (for Social Media Intern) other related field of study preferred. Start date and end date are flexible, but we hope interns would start in January. If you have questions, please contact Anne Holsinger at aholsinger@deathpenaltyinfo.org. These positions are unpaid, but DPI will work with you to obtain course credit for the internship, if desired.
DPI strongly encourages applications from historically disadvantaged groups, including formerly incarcerated people, Black people, Indigenous people, people of color, LGBTQ+ people, and women.
How To Apply
Applications are due ASAP but by November 21st, 2025. Please send a cover letter noting your experience and/or interest in capital punishment (including preferred hours) and a resume in a single PDF to internships@deathpenaltyinfo.org. Please address your cover letter to Anne Holsinger, DPI’s Managing Director. Indicate in your email subject line that you are applying for the General Undergraduate Internship.
