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 2025: We will begin accepting internship applications on September 30, 2024.

How to Apply

Starting September 30, 2024 (applying for a spring internship), please submit the following via this form.

  • Résumé
  • Writing sample that is:
    • 3-10 pages
    • Completed work product (i.e., edited and reviewed)
    • True representation of the applicant’s voice and writing
  • 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

Submit Your Application

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.
  • Internship positions are based in Austin, Texas. They can be fully remote from anywhere in Texas or hybrid (part remote, part in-person in our Austin office). 

Questions? Email internships@texasappleseed.org.