Human Risk Management Intern

Colonial Group; Houston (TX); Presencial; USD 25.000 - 36.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

American National Insurance Company in Houston, TX, offers a 2027 Summer Internship Program designed to provide real-world IT and cybersecurity experience through hands-on projects, leadership exposure, and professional networking.

Interns work 37.5 hours weekly, Monday through Friday, May 24 to August 6 (with possible extension to August 13), and are paid hourly while contributing to Human Risk Management, awareness campaigns, and analytics.

Formación

• Pursuing a degree in cybersecurity, communications, psychology, business, information technology, marketing, or a related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to translate complex information into simple, business-friendly language.
• Creativity and innovative thinking.
• Strong data analysis and reporting skills.
• Presentation and public speaking abilities.
• Project and task management skills.
• Collaboration and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Interest in human behavior and decision-making related to cybersecurity.
• Self-motivated with the ability to take initiative and work independently.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to meet deadlines, manage multiple priorities, and adapt to changing needs.

Responsabilidades

• Assist with cybersecurity awareness campaigns and employee engagement initiatives.
• Support phishing simulations and awareness activities.
• Create educational materials, communications, and training content.
• Analyze program metrics and develop reports to measure effectiveness.
• Assist with content development and program improvement efforts.
• Participate in team meetings, collaborative projects, and stakeholder engagement activities.
• Contribute to initiatives that promote positive cybersecurity behaviors across the organization.

Conocimientos

Cybersecurity awareness

Data analysis

Public speaking

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Communication strategy

Educación

Pursuing degree in Cybersecurity, Communications, Psychology, Business, Information Technology, Marketing, or related field

Herramientas

Articulate

Canva

Adobe Express

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Power BI

KnowBe4

Ninjio

Descripción del empleo

More than an internship. A summer of learning, leadership exposure, real project work, and professional connections that can help launch your career.

American National Insurance Company was founded in 1905 and is headquartered in Houston, TX, with several locations across the US: League City, TX, Springfield, MO, and Glenmont, NY.

Our Summer Internship Program is designed to provide students with meaningful, real-world corporate experience while helping build a strong, long-term talent pipeline for American National. The program blends hands-on, role-related project work with intentional learning, leadership exposure, business education, and relationship-building opportunities.

Our 2027 summer internship program begins on Monday, May 24 and ends on Friday, August 6. An optional extension to August 13 is available. Intern positions are paid hourly with a full-time schedule of Monday through Friday, 37.5 hours per week, for the entirety of the program.

Minimum Eligibility Requirements

• Enrolled in an accredited college or university
• Junior standing or higher by the start of the internship; May 2027 graduates are welcome
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
• Available to work 37.5 hours per week, Monday through Friday
• Able to work onsite at the posted role location

Internship Department: Central IT

Work Location: Houston, TX

Team Description

The Human Risk Management team helps strengthen American National's cybersecurity culture by supporting awareness, training, and risk reduction initiatives across the organization. As an intern, you'll contribute to programs that help employees make informed cybersecurity decisions while gaining hands-on experience in communications, education, analytics, and cybersecurity awareness.

What You'll Do

• Assist with cybersecurity awareness campaigns and employee engagement initiatives.
• Support phishing simulations and awareness activities.
• Create educational materials, communications, and training content.
• Analyze program metrics and develop reports to measure effectiveness.
• Assist with content development and program improvement efforts.
• Participate in team meetings, collaborative projects, and stakeholder engagement activities.
• Contribute to initiatives that promote positive cybersecurity behaviors across the organization.

Skills You'll Build

• Cybersecurity awareness and human risk management fundamentals
• Content creation and communication strategies
• Data analysis, reporting, and dashboard development
• Presentation and public speaking skills
• Project coordination and stakeholder engagement
• Translating cybersecurity concepts into business-friendly messaging
• Security culture and behavior change principles

Tools and Technical Exposure

• Articulate
• Canva
• Adobe Express
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Power BI
• KnowBe4
• Ninjio

Qualifications We're Looking For

• Pursuing a degree in Cybersecurity, Communications, Psychology, Business, Information Technology, Marketing, or a related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to translate complex information into simple, business-friendly language.
• Creativity and innovative thinking.
• Strong data analysis and reporting skills.
• Presentation and public speaking abilities.
• Project and task management skills.
• Collaboration and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Interest in human behavior and decision-making related to cybersecurity.
• Self-motivated with the ability to take initiative and work independently.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to meet deadlines, manage multiple priorities, and adapt to changing needs.