Job Description
The Death Penalty Information Center (DPI) is seeking an undergraduate intern for summer 2026 to provide general support to the Center’s small staff through research and writing projects. Applications are due ASAP but no later than February 23, 2026. Responsibilities 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 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. Qualifications 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. Should be familiar with Instagram, LinkedIn, and Facebook. Familiarity with Canva is a plus. This is a part-time position where the 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 other related field of study preferred. The start date and end date are flexible, but we hope interns would start in mid-May to late August. If you have questions, please contact Anne Holsinger at aholsinger@deathpenaltyinfo.org. This position is 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.