IT Intern - Erie, PA

Summary: Barber National Institute is a non-profit committed to providing high-quality services for individuals with autism, intellectual disabilities, or behavioral health challenges. The IT Intern will support core IT functions, gain hands-on experience in enterprise technology, and contribute to operational excellence and data stewardship. Responsibilities: - Observe and support activities related to end‑user computing, networks, identity, cloud infrastructure, and security operations - Gain familiarity with core enterprise applications, data flows, integrations, and system dependencies - Support administrative IT functions and gain exposure to project and portfolio management concepts, documentation, and governance artifacts - Learn how IT strategy aligns with organizational priorities, risk management, compliance requirements, and interdepartmental partnership - Observe IT change management, risk identification, mitigation practices, and compliance considerations - Explore how data, reporting, analytics, and AI tools are used responsibly to support decision‑making and organizational value - Gain exposure to privacy principles, security controls, and data governance responsibilities - Observe how vendors are evaluated, documented, monitored, and managed within IT and compliance frameworks Required Qualifications: - Basic understanding of information technology concepts and systems - Interest in enterprise IT, data, analytics, or cybersecurity - Proficiency with common productivity tools; ability to learn new systems quickly - Strong organizational skills and attention to detail - Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately - Professional written and verbal communication skills - Must be 18 years or older - High school diploma or GED required - Valid, active U.S drivers license - Pre-hire Clearances: State Police Criminal Record Check, Child Abuse Clearance, FBI Clearance (if you have not lived in PA for the past 2 years) Preferred Qualifications: - Currently enrolled in or recently completed a four‑year degree program in Business, Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Analytics, Cybersecurity, or a related field preferred - Prior coursework, internships, labs, or project‑based experience in IT, data, or analytics preferred. Professional experience not required Required Skills: Information technology concepts, Enterprise IT, Data analytics, Cybersecurity, IT governance, IT compliance, IT risk management, IT change management, Data governance, Security controls