Intern II (IT Internal Audit)

Erie Insurance; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Mentor program

Networking events

Job summary

Erie Insurance offers a Future Focus IT Internal Audit Intern opportunity at our Corporate Office in Erie, PA. This internship provides hands-on experience in IT risk management, access controls, and data analysis while engaging with senior leaders including the CEO.

We seek college students enrolled in a four-year program with sophomore to senior standing and a strong GPA, offering mentoring, networking, and real-world business experience in a challenging environment.

Qualifications

• Pursuit of Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Sophomore, junior, or senior year (graduating spring 2027–2029).
• GPA 3.0+ preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in IT Internal Audit projects and risk assessments.
• Test control environments and document evidence.
• Interact with Internal Audit team and IT control owners.

Skills

Risk management

Identity & access mgmt

Info systems controls

Data analysis tools

Visualization software

Education

Bachelor's degree pursuit

Sophomore to senior year

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Division or Field Office: Office of Sec, Gen Counsel

Department of Position: Internal Audit Department

Work from: Corporate Office in Erie, PA

Pay Rate: $19.57

At Erie Insurance, we believe in professional and personal development. With our Future Focus Internship Program, both are provided in abundance. Not only do we offer the opportunity to gain professional experience in a challenging and competitive setting, but we welcome you as part of the ERIE family. We ensure that our interns receive the best internship experience possible, which includes multiple educational, developmental, professional, social and networking opportunities. The esteem ERIE holds in its Future Focus Internship Program is evident at every level of the organization, defined even further by multiple opportunities for socializing with high level leaders, up to and including our President and CEO. Are you ready for the internship experience of a lifetime? Look no further.

2027 Future Focus Internship Program Start Dates: Monday, May 17th and Monday, May 24th, 2027

2027 Future Focus Internship Program End Date: Friday, August 6th, 2027

Opportunity to join our Future Focus Internship Program as an IT Internal Audit Intern

Erie Insurance is committed to helping you learn and grow with a challenging internship position that will offer you relevant and real-world business experience. We are currently seeking applicants who are interested in being considered for our upcoming summer internship program as potential IT Internal Audit Interns!

Position Summary

The purpose of the Internal Audit Department is to provide independent, objective assurance and consulting services designed to add value and improve ERIE's operations. The mission of internal audit is to enhance and protect organizational value by providing independent risk-based and objective assurance, advice, and insight. The Internal Audit Department helps the organization accomplish its strategy and objectives by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, control and governance processes.

As an IT Internal Audit intern, you will:

• Be provided opportunities to develop skills and gain experience and knowledge of the IT Internal Audit profession, including risk management practices, identity and access management, and information systems controls;
• Participate in a IT audit project that identifies risks, tests the control environment that mitigates those risks, and provide executive management with assurance as to the adequacy of the design and the effectiveness of the controls in place;
• Interact and network with members of Internal Audit, IT process and control owners, and leaders throughout the organization, enabling the intern to build relationships that will benefit them throughout their entire career;
• Use business systems and applications to electronically communicate, perform analysis, document tests of controls, and complete audit assignments.
• Use data analysis tools and visualization software to deliver successful projects.

Who should apply?

• Applications are accepted from college students currently enrolled at an accredited college or university to pursue a four-year degree or to complete a master's degree program full-time
• A four-year degree student should be completing sophomore, junior, or senior year (graduating in spring 2027 thru spring 2029)
• A minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher is highly preferred

About the Internship

The internship includes orientation to the company and the insurance industry through:

• A variety of challenging assignments in a stimulating work environment
• A personal mentor
• A variety of educational, social and community service events with other interns
• Social events and other networking activities with senior leaders including the CEO
• Relocation assistance may be available to those who qualify
• We have multiple talent programs and initiatives focused on attracting underrepresented students for internships and other job opportunities here at ERIE Insurance. Under close supervision, performs functional duties for assigned division. Performs special projects as required.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs various tasks related to the achievement of division objectives.
• Conducts research and gathers information and assists in creating presentations as required.
• Analyzes data and reports findings.
• Verifies and enters data into appropriate system, and updates electronic files.
• Provides clerical and administrative support as needed.
• Completes special projects as required.

The first four duties listed are the functions identified as essential to the job. Essential functions are those job duties that must be performed in order for the job to be accomplished.

Regular and predictable attendance is an essential job function. For certain positions at ERIE, including leadership roles, regular and predictable onsite presence may also be an essential job function based on business and operational needs.

This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the incumbent. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instruction and to perform any other duties as requested by their supervisor, or as become evident.

Capabilities

• Values Diversity
• Information Management Skills
• Nimble Learning
• Self-Development
• Job-Specific Knowledge
• Collaborates
• Customer Focus
• Cultivates Innovation
• Instills Trust
• Optimizes Work Processes (IC)
• Ensures Accountability
• Decision Quality

Qualifications

Minimum Educational Requirements

• High school diploma, or equivalent, required.
• Pursuit of Bachelor's degree with completion of sophomore year in a relevant field required.

Additional Experience

• Minimum 3.0 GPA preferred.
• Working knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet and presentation software preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Lifting/Moving 0-20 lbs; Often (20-50%)
• Lifting/Moving 20-50 lbs; Occasional (
• Ability to move over 50 lbs using lifting aide equipment; Occasional (
• Driving; Rarely
• Pushing/Pulling/moving objects, equipment with wheels; Occasional (
• Manual Keying/Data Entry/inputting information/computer use; Frequent (50-80%)
• Climbing/accessing heights; Rarely