Fall 2026
Information Technology Governance Intern
Posted on 7/29/2026
Deadline 7/29/27
Philadelphia Gas Works
No salary listed
Philadelphia, PA, USA
In Person
Local candidates are preferred; interview expenses are not funded.
Category
 IT & Security (1) |
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Required Skills
Machine Learning
Cybersecurity
Data Analysis
Requirements
- Be a full-time student currently enrolled in an accredited university or college.
- Pursue a degree in Information Systems, Cybersecurity, Technology Risk/Governance, IT Audit, or a closely related field.
- Complete or currently enroll in advanced coursework covering IT risk, governance frameworks, information security, compliance, audit, networks, and system architecture.
- Have a senior classification or above.
- Be in good academic standing.
- Commit to 15-20 hours per week to the program as a year-round intern.
- Possess strong analytical and computer skills.
- Have foundational understanding of data privacy regulations and established IT governance frameworks such as COBIT, ITIL, or NIST.
- Demonstrate excellent written communication skills and the ability to draft formal policies, structured technical documentation, and educational materials.
Responsibilities
- Assist in designing, developing, documenting, and implementing information systems governance policies, procedures, and standards aligned with organizational goals and legal or regulatory standards.
- Create and maintain detailed process documentation demonstrating adherence to the organization's chosen frameworks.
- Conduct continuous evaluations of information systems processes to understand workflows and identify operational improvements.
- Document technical controls, translate qualitative policy requirements into actionable controls, and track them using IT governance tools.
- Partner with information systems and business stakeholders to ensure technical initiatives support broader business objectives.
- Conduct risk assessments, develop mitigation strategies for information systems-related risks, and assist with vendor audits and tracking deliverables.
- Create educational and awareness materials covering IT governance, data literacy, and compliance topics.
- Help ensure robust security and access controls are active across information systems-managed and self-service environments.
- Partner with the Director of Information Systems Governance and team to establish, maintain, and monitor data policies, compliance guidelines, and guardrails for artificial intelligence and machine learning products.
- Work with auditors to provide information, documentation, and support during active information systems audits.
- Analyze governance metrics to identify trends, generate performance reports, and assist in creating dashboards.
Desired Qualifications
- Previous internship experience is preferred.