Intern, Development - Systems & Data Integrity (Summer 2026)

Southern Poverty Law Center•Montgomery, AL

6d•$18•Remote

About The Position

The SPLC is seeking a highly motivated Development Systems & Data Integrity Summer Intern who is passionate about data quality, technical systems, and supporting mission-driven work! The Southern Poverty Law Center offers internships to exceptional students enrolled in accredited undergraduate and graduate schools who possess strong academic backgrounds, excellent analytical skills, and a commitment to public interest work. The Center is a catalyst for racial justice in the South and beyond, working in partnership with communities to dismantle white supremacy, strengthen intersectional movements, and advance the human rights of all people. As an internationally recognized nonprofit organization, the Center is dedicated to reducing bigotry and oppression through outreach, public education, litigation and policy advocacy. Who You Are Detail-Oriented. Strong attention to detail with a passion for data accuracy, quality, and integrity in technical systems. Technical. Basic understanding of software development concepts, system workflows, databases, and data validation principles. Problem-Solver. Ability to identify and escalate data anomalies, inconsistencies, or process gaps, and contribute to system reliability improvements. Organized. Strong organizational and communication skills with the ability to maintain documentation, timelines, and task lists. Collaborative. Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams as well as independently to support development operations. Mission, Vision & Culture Alignment. Demonstrates an understanding of and a commitment to SPLC's mission, vision and values.

Requirements

Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, Engineering, or a related field;
Strong academic background;
Strong attention to detail and interest in data accuracy and quality;
Basic understanding of software development concepts and system workflows; and
Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

Support implementation and monitoring of data integrity checks, audits, and reconciliation processes.
Assist with validating data accuracy, completeness, and consistency across development and operational systems.
Assist in documenting data flows, dependencies, and system interfaces to improve traceability.
Participate in incident reviews and contribute to system reliability improvements.
Identify and escalate data anomalies, inconsistencies, or process gaps.
Support version control and change management for schemas, configurations, and system data.
Assist in planning and tracking technical projects related to development systems, operations, or data quality.
Maintain project documentation, timelines, task lists, and status updates.
Assist the project manager with ensuring projects stay on schedule and risks or blockers are clearly communicated.
Perform other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties in this job classification.
Uphold our JEDI principles by seeking diverse collaborators and partners that can deliver genuine, authentic and impactful work while ensuring their contributions are directed towards the shared mission, vision and values of the center and department’s goals.