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Spring 2026 Policy Intern: Texas Immigration Law Council (TILC)

Job Title: Policy Intern

Location: Remote

Organization: Texas Immigration Law Council (TILC)

About Us: The Texas Immigration Law Council is dedicated to protecting and promoting the rights of immigrants and refugees from all backgrounds in Texas. We recognize and celebrate the vital contributions that immigrants make to our state. Through diverse perspectives and collaborative efforts, we center directly impacted voices to lead strategies that will drive sustainable change for immigrant communities.

Position Overview: We are seeking a dedicated Policy Intern to support the TxILC team with tracking the implementation of laws passed during the 89th Texas Legislative Session. This internship offers the opportunity to engage directly with the post-legislative process and contribute to our policy advocacy efforts. The intern will assist in outreach to local agencies and organizations, conduct research on policy issues, and help draft resources for both the public and elected officials. This role is ideal for someone passionate about policy, legislative implementation, and community outreach.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support the policy team in monitoring and implementing laws passed in the 89th Texas Legislative Session.
  • Conduct research on relevant policies, including their potential impacts on immigrant communities.
  • Assist in outreach to organizations, local agencies, and stakeholders to facilitate collaboration and gather feedback on policy implementation.
  • Draft accessible, public-facing resources that simplify complex policies for both the general public and elected officials.
  • Help prepare policy briefs and materials to support ongoing advocacy efforts.
  • Track and report on the progress of policy implementation, ensuring key stakeholders are informed.

Qualifications:

  • Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Public Policy, Political Science, Sociology, or a related field.
  • Strong interest in immigration policy and advocacy.
  • Excellent research and writing skills.
  • Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote setting.

Commitment: This is a part-time internship (10-15 hours/week) for the duration of the Spring 2026 semester. Flexible scheduling is available.

How to Apply: Please send your resume, a cover letter outlining your interest and qualifications, and a writing sample to recruitment@txilc.org. Applications will be accepted until November 14, 2025.

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Spring and Summer 2026 Internships – Voltz Clarke Gallery – New York City

Voltz Clarke Gallery Internship

About the Gallery Founded in 2002 in New York City, Voltz Clarke originally focused on private art advisory and curating international pop-up exhibitions. Expanding on its program in 2015, Voltz Clarke moved to a permanent gallery space on the Upper East Side and in 2020 moved to the Lower East Side- 195 Chrystie between Stanton and Rivington. The gallery maintains a roster of emerging and mid-career artists, focusing on introducing international artists to the New York and wider US market.

About the Internship

At Voltz Clarke Gallery, interns are highly valued members and play an active role in the gallery’s daily operations. This position offers a fantastic learning opportunity to gain a holistic understanding of how a contemporary art gallery functions, from artist management and exhibition planning to marketing, sales, and client relations. Interns are immersed in both the creative and business sides of the gallery, contributing to projects and gaining hands-on experience with the inner workings of the art market. This internship is ideal for students seeking to deepen their understanding of gallery management, curatorial processes, and professional communication in the art world. Course credit is available for eligible students.

Internship Dates

● Spring 2026

● Summer 2026

Interns will gain direct exposure to:

● Maintain a welcoming and professional gallery atmosphere

● Artist management and exhibition planning

● Marketing, press, and event coordination

● Art handling, client interaction, and daily gallery operations

Inventory & Online Platforms

● Upload and update artworks on Artsy for inventory

● Create online Viewing Rooms and exhibitions

● Edit and upload images via Photoshop and ArtPlacer

● Maintain digital files on the Google Drive

Keep gallery space organized and clean (sweeping, vacuuming, surfaces, trash, inventory restocks, etc.)

● Assist with 18th-century decorative arts inventory

Marketing & Communications

● Draft and format Evites, press releases, and social media posts

● Editorial outreach

● Add new contacts to the Squarespace mailing list

● Encourage visitors to join mailing list & update contacts

● Assist with public outreach and event collaboration opportunities

● Contribute to neighborhood, museum, and nonprofit research for artist partnerships

● Maintain LinkedIn

● Social media campaigns

● Reboot VCG TikTok account

Operations & Logistics

● Assist with packaging and inventory management

● Run errands such as delivering artworks or picking up materials

● Help organize exhibitions and gallery events

● Update artist CVs, press, and exhibitions on the website backend

● Stay active on internal email chains and confirm tasks with staff before final submission

● Greet visitors and introduce the exhibition checklist

● Help set up for events at the gallery

● Open and close the gallery when needed

Research & Special Projects

● Conduct artist research for upcoming exhibitions and potential collaborations

● Research commercial and residential properties for art placement opportunities

● Explore Lower East Side neighborhood institutions for partnership and outreach

● Research museum and nonprofit opportunities for Voltz Clarke artists

Qualifications

● Passion for contemporary art and strong attention to detail

● Excellent communication and organizational skills

● Proficiency in Google Suite and Adobe Photoshop (ArtPlacer and Squarespace a plus)

● Professional demeanor and ability to multitask

● Academic background in Art History, Arts Administration, Studio Art, or strong interest in the arts

Please email your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your interest in Voltz Clarke Gallery and preferred internship term (Spring, Summer, or Fall 2026) to vc@voltzclarke.com with the subject line: “Internship Application – [Your Name] – [Term 2026]”

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Summer 2026 Full Time Internship Program – Travis County Public Defender’s Office

Travis County Public Defender’s Office

Officially opening our doors in January 2021, TCPDO provides high-quality holistic defense representation to indigent people accused of crimes in Travis County. Our interdisciplinary team-based model features criminal defense attorneys, Padilla immigration attorneys, social workers, civil paralegals, investigators, and legal secretaries working together to serve clients’ expressed goals and needs related to the criminal charges, and to combat the harmful collateral consequences/enmeshed penalties they trigger.

Born out of a desire to see improved outcomes for people coming through the County’s criminal legal system, all TCPDO advocates are guided by the community-shaped goals set out in our foundational documents: ( 1) promoting a client-centered culture that values and respects client dignity; (2) serving as a strong, independent, institutional voice for public defense; (3) providing a training ground that produces excellent defenders; (4) raising the quality of criminal representation for all people charged with crimes in Travis County who cannot afford an attorney; and (5) being resourceful and responsive to the evolving needs of the community.

Investigative Interns

PDO Investigators are a critical part of the defense team as they work in concert with public defender attorneys to investigate allegations of suspected violations of criminal statutes and possible legal defenses to and mitigation against those allegations and use their findings to provide information to help guide the course and outcome of client representation. As an investigative intern, you will work closely with PDO investigators in planning and conducting complete investigations of criminal allegations and circumstances of clients’ lived experiences. This may include but is not limited to: taking photographs and measurements; collecting and evaluating physical and testimonial evidence; serving subpoenas; present orally and in writing findings of investigation; and preparation of demonstrative evidence for use in proceedings related to the allegations.

Preferred Qualifications for this position include:

  • Mission-aligned experience (work or lived) advocating on behalf ofpeople/communities directly impacted by the criminal/immigration/indigent civillegal systems
  • Skill in building rapport and communicating effectively across lines of differencewith others
  • Ability to bring a trauma-informed approach to communicating with people incrisis
  • Ability to use active listening and demonstrate empathy
  • Attention to detail and attunement to surroundings
  • High level of organization; ability to take and maintain accurate records and writeconcisely
  • Ability to conduct fact investigations
  • Flexibility and adaptability
  • Ability to drive preferred
  • Ability to speak Spanish preferred

TCPDO is committed to inclusive hiring and dedicated to diversity in our work and staff. The PDO strongly encourages candidates of all identities, experiences, abilities, and communities to apply. All applicants should be dedicated to working in and sustaining an environment that enables staff and clients to feel empowered, valued, respected, and safe. In considering applicants, TCPDO values an applicant’s experience and/or thoughtfulness in working with people from communities that experience marginalization

You can see more information here: https://www.traviscountytx.gov/public-defender/jobs-internships

Please note in your application if you are fluent in Spanish. To apply, please send a resume and statement of interest to TCPDOInternProgram@traviscountytx.gov. This is an unpaid internship.