Salesforce Data Validation Summer Intern

XPRIZE Overview 

XPRIZE is an established global leader in designing and executing large scale competitions to solve humanity’s greatest challenges. As a 501(c)3, our unique model democratizes innovation by incentivizing crowd-sourced, scientifically viable solutions to create a more equitable and abundant future for all.  Since our founding in 1994, we’ve awarded over $300M in prize purses, inspired thousands of global innovators, and collaborated with the most forward-thinking changemakers of our time. We operate across 7 areas of impact, including:

• Climate & Energy 
• Biodiversity & Conservation 
• Food, Water & Waste 
• Quantum & Deep Tech 
• Space & Exploration 
• Learning, Innovation & Society 
• Health 

Join XPRIZE to help achieve breakthroughs and architect a better future for everyone, everywhere.

Position Description:
XPRIZE offers a meaningful part-time, remote, summer internship program spanning from June 9, 2025 - August 15, 2025 to undergraduate or graduate students looking to gain work experience in an exciting non-profit organization. Interns will participate in virtual social activities with their cohort, be provided with learning and professional development opportunities, and present a final research project to their department.

The XPRIZE Partnerships & Impact team is seeking a detail-oriented and organized intern to work on a Salesforce data validation project. Over 10 weeks, the intern will assist with conducting a survey to collect demographic data, updating Salesforce records for individuals and organizations, and validating critical information through online research. This role provides hands-on experience with CRM tools, survey implementation, and data management while contributing to a meaningful initiative to improve data accuracy and usability.

Responsibilities:

• Survey Development and Distribution:
  • Draft and finalize a survey to collect demographic and contact information.
  • Support the distribution of the survey in Mailchimp.
  • Monitor survey responses and send reminders to maximize participation.
  • Analyze survey responses and integrate data into Salesforce.
• Team Record Updates
  • Update key fields in Salesforce records.
  • Ensure consistent and accurate categorization of all team records.
• Organizational Data Validation
  • Validate and update information for key records. 
  • Conduct online research using platforms such as LinkedIn, Pitchbook, and company websites.
  • Flag unresolved records for further review or follow-up.
• Reporting and Recommendations:
  • Prepare a final report summarizing survey results, progress on data validation, and recommendations for maintaining updated records.
  • Participate in a project debrief with the supervisor to discuss outcomes and insights.

Key Milestones:

• Week 1: Complete onboarding, finalize the survey, and develop a communication plan for distribution.
• Weeks 2–3: Distribute the survey and update team records for the target group.
• Weeks 4–5: Integrate survey responses and validate key records.
• Weeks 6–8: Address gaps in data and validate remaining records.
• Weeks 9–10: Finalize all updates, prepare the project report, and present findings.

Qualifications:

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Salesforce or other CRM tools (preferred but not required).
• Experience with survey tools like Airtable or Google Forms.
• Ability to conduct online research using platforms like LinkedIn and Pitchbook.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Interest in data management, project coordination, or CRM systems.
• Must be a rising Junior or Senior in an undergraduate program or higher in a related field.
• Availability to work from 9:00am-1:00pm PST Monday-Friday for the duration of the 10-week program.

Competencies required for this role: 

• Action-oriented 
• Manages ambiguity 
• Collaborates internally and externally 
• Growth mindset
• Communicates effectively and professionally
• Global perspective 
• Driven and dedicated 

The anticipated compensation for this position is $18/hour to $22/hour. The actual compensation offered will depend on a variety of factors including the qualifications of the individual applicant, years of relevant experience for the role, level of education attained, and certifications and/or other licenses held. XPRIZE is a remote-first environment.

The XPRIZE FOUNDATION is an equal opportunity employer and does not unlawfully discriminate in employment. Equal access to employment, services, and programs is available to all persons. Those applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application and/or interview process should notify a representative of the organization. 

Please note: Though submitting a resume to the XPRIZE FOUNDATION implies that you are interested in a position(s), it does not imply that you are an applicant. You are not considered an applicant until you have been contacted directly by a Talent Acquisitions representative requesting that you begin the designated application process, which may involve phone and/or in-person interview(s), job-related testing, and background checks.