Privacy Program Intern

Privacy Program Intern

Denver, Colorado

Salary: $30 per hour

Position Type: Part-time, Temporary (12-month term)

Classification: Non Exempt

Reporting to the Privacy Manager, 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. The intern will identify missing information, flag potential concerns, and escalate items for further review as needed. The position provides hands-on experience across key areas of the privacy program, including governance, data handling, individual rights, training and awareness, and program tracking.

Core desired skills:

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

What you'll gain:

• Exposure to a comprehensive enterprise privacy program
• Hands-on experience with privacy workflows, intake processes, and governance structures
• Opportunity to develop skills in risk identification, analytical review, and cross-functional collaboration
• Mentorship and guidance from privacy and legal professionals
• Practical experience relevant to careers in privacy, compliance, or information governance

Essential functions:

• Privacy Intake and Assessment Support
• 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
• Information Governance and Cross-Functional Support
• Support the development and operation of the Information Governance (IG) Committee, including tracking decisions, action items, and business unit participation
• Assist with 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
• Program Coordination and Workflow Management
• 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
• Metrics, Reporting, and Roadmap Tracking
• Compile and assist with maintaining privacy program metrics and tracking tools, validating data for accuracy and completeness
• With guidance, will help maintain visibility into roadmap initiatives through status tracking and milestone monitoring
• Training, Awareness, and Documentation Support
• 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
• General Program Support
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned in support of the privacy program

Knowledge, skills, and ability:

• Must possess:
• 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
• Abilities that reflect our values:
• Ability to continuously improve and develop knowledge and skills, while adapting quickly to changing circumstances and processes
• Ability to work towards inclusion in all activities, and decisions through the solicitation and appreciation of diverse perspectives
• Ability to exercise personal accountability in all activities and decisions
• Ability to embrace a culture of operational excellence to ensure processes are continually evaluated and improved as necessary
• Ability to operate with a sense of integrity
• Ability to have fun with a demonstrated sense of humor
• Ability to establish rapport with persons of diverse ethnic, racial, and cultural backgrounds

Experience/Education:

• 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 preferred
• Prior experience in administrative, coordination, compliance, or analytical support roles is a plus

Equipment used:

• Telephone, personal computer, Smartphone, photocopier

Physical environment:

• While in a CHFA office, the incumbent in this position will perform the essential functions of the role primarily in an office/hybrid environment, which requires sitting at a desk for the majority of the day, with or without accommodations.
• This is a part-time position, working approximately 15 hours per week (about 5 hours per day).

Validation statement:

This job description is a general description of essential job functions. It is not intended as an employment contract, nor is it intended to describe all duties someone in this position may perform. This position requires high levels of interaction and collaboration with others.

Salary range:

$30.00 per hour

Benefit information:

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.

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