Privacy Program Intern

About the role

The Privacy Program Intern supports the organization’s data privacy program by coordinating workflows, reviewing intake materials, and assisting with program operations. This role focuses on ensuring that privacy-related requests are complete, consistent, and aligned with established processes.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate vendor questionnaires, contractor intake, and Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs), including performing initial review of submitted materials to ensure completeness and identify gaps, inconsistencies, or potential risk indicators.
• Track intake workflows and escalate issues, missing information, or delays to the Privacy Manager with clear supporting context.
• Support the development and operation of the Information Governance (IG) Committee, including tracking decisions, action items, and business unit participation.
• Aid in maintaining visibility into governance and data management activities (e.g., data inventory, records, retention), identifying gaps, delays, or inconsistencies in execution.
• Review governance-related inputs and documentation to ensure alignment with established processes and escalate issues as needed.
• Track privacy-related workflows and internal inquiries, ensuring appropriate follow-up and timely completion.
• Identify bottlenecks, gaps in ownership, or process breakdowns and escalate as appropriate.
• Compile and assist with maintaining privacy program metrics and tracking tools, validating data for accuracy and completeness.
• Support coordination of privacy training and awareness activities, including tracking participation and follow-up on outstanding items.
• Maintain process documentation to support consistency and repeatability across workflows.
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned in support of the privacy program.

Requirements

• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent workflows.
• Ability to apply critical thinking within structured processes, including identifying gaps, inconsistencies, or potential risks in submitted materials.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to clearly summarize issues and escalate appropriately.
• Ability to work independently and manage follow-up without prompting.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate documentation and tracking systems.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across departments while maintaining professionalism.
• Ability to recognize when to seek guidance or escalate questions appropriately.
• Comfort working in an evolving environment with developing workflows.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in or recently completed an undergraduate or graduate program, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Demonstrated interest in privacy, compliance, information governance, or a related field.
• Prior experience in administrative, coordination, compliance, or analytical support roles is a plus.

Skills

• Analytical Thinking & Curiosity
• Attention to Detail
• Organization & Time Management
• Communication & Teamwork
• Initiative & Willingness to Learn

Benefits

This internship does not include traditional benefits (health, retirement, or paid leave). Interns receive paid hourly compensation and have access to learning, mentorship, and professional development experiences within CHFA. All applications are strongly encouraged before June 30, 2026. This posting is expected to remain open until the position is filled.