Intern, Cybersecurity (Fall 2026)

The SPLC is seeking initiative-taking IT interns who are enthusiastic about cybersecurity!

The Southern Poverty Law Center offers internships to exceptional students enrolled in an IT related field who possess effective communication skills strong work ethic and attention to detail. 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 research and public education outreach litigation and policy advocacy.

Who You Are

Communicative. Effective communication skills with a strong work ethic and attention to detail.

Effective. A sense collegiality; aptitude for being a team player.

Driven. Ability to support the Information Technology team by providing reliable and secure access to information processing systems applications and data.

Mission Vision & Culture Alignment. Demonstrate an awareness for SPLCs mission vision and values.

What Youll Do

Coordinate with employees and vendors to investigate identify and resolve cybersecurity related service desk tickets.

Translate business requirements and collaborate with stakeholders on solution designs.

Create and maintain documentation for IT processes and applications.

Provide functional advice and training to employees on IT systems and applications.

Analyze emails files links or software for malware or data loss.

Conduct vulnerability management scans and apply security patch updates.

Monitor activity logs and system alerts for security incidents and perform incident response actions.

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 departments goals.

Minimum Qualifications

We are committed to equitable hiring practices; therefore you must meet the minimum qualifications to be considered for the role.

• Currently enrolled in an Information Technology related field at least a 2-year student; and
• Effective communication skills.

Compensation & Benefits

The Center pays $17.95 per hour for a minimum of 15 hours per week for 18 weeks. There may be opportunity for supervisor approved overtime.

Where & How Youll Work

This role has the following work designation:

• Local Remote: Will work remotely but is expected to attend work-related activities that occur at the SPLC offices or in the states in which the SPLC operates.
• Telework: Will work at an SPLC office at least three days per week and may work two days per week from an alternative work location.
• This position will report to the Director Cyber Security.

Other Special Considerations

This job is performed under general office conditions and is not subject to any strenuous physical demands or dangerous conditions.

Due to the high volume of applications received we are unable to respond to inquiries by telephone.

Interns are expected to begin on August 3 2026 and will end on December 4 2026.

To apply please submit a cover letter and resume by 5:00pm CST on Monday April 27 2026.

Disclaimer:

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee in this position. These statements are notintended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required of a person in this position.

An Equal-Opportunity Employer with a Commitment to Diversity

Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and as an organization committed to diversity and the perspective of all voices we considerapplicants equally without regard to age caregiver status color disability ethnicity gender gender expression gender identity marital status national origin on the basis ofgenetic information political affiliation pregnancy or veteran status.