Intern, Information Security

Intern Palm Beach; Lake Worth, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Palm Beach State College offers an internship program providing hands-on mentorship in your area of study. Interns gain practical experience while completing college credit hours and maintaining a minimum GPA.

The role emphasizes applying classroom knowledge to real projects, punctuality, and professional conduct, with ongoing feedback from supervisors. The program accommodates varying credit hours and progresses toward the maximum one-year internship term, with pay rates based on completed

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Actively enrolled throughout the internship at the College.
• GPA of 2.0 or higher.
• Completion of 30+ credit hours in an aligned degree program.
• 18 years of age or older on first day of employment.

Responsibilities

• Assists department with assigned projects
• Completes challenging projects and assignments
• Adheres to work hours, policies, procedures, and rules governing staff behavior
• Adheres to confidentiality policies and handling of confidential information
• Relates and applies knowledge from academics to work
• Prepares for and utilizes learning opportunities
• Consistent and punctual in submitting work
• Provides management with periodic progress updates
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

Verbal and written communications

Interpersonal skills

Critical thinking

Computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Enrolled during internship

GPA 2.0+

30+ college credits

18 years or older

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

At Palm Beach State College, you will discover a place where ideas come to life and the heartbeat of a county begins. By joining us, you will be exposed to professionals from across the U.S. and abroad who are the strivers, reinventors, explorers, and influencers dedicated to developing talent that fills the most needed workforce roles. As the Panthers, we embrace a community of belonging, caring, and connection for our students and employees. We seek creative individuals to help PBSC fulfill its mission of inspiring hope, advancing skills, and transforming lives.

Application Deadline

This position is open until filled

Description:

Job Summary:
Under direct supervision, employees in the role will be provided mentoring and practical hand-on experience for relevant career-related activities encountered in the student’s area of study or specialization.

Internship maximum length is one calendar year. Intern shall become ineligible to continue if they no longer meet the criteria.

Pay rate is determined by the number of completed credit hours as follows:
a) 30+ credit hours ……………………………………. $17.50
b) 60+ credit hours ……………………………………. $19.00
c) 90+ credit hours ……………………………………. $20.00

Varies

Duties and Responsibilities:

(This list is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary)

• Assists department with assigned projects
• Completes challenging projects and assignments
• Adheres to work hours, policies, procedures, and rules governing staff behavior
• Adheres to policies governing the observation of confidentiality and the handling of confidential information
• Relates and applies the knowledge acquired in the academic setting to the work being performed
• Prepares for and utilizes opportunities of learning
• Consistent and punctual in the submission of all work assignments
• Provides management with periodic progress updates.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Actively enrolled throughout the internship at the College
• Cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher
• Completion of 30 or more credit hours of college coursework in an aligned degree program
• 18 years of age or older on first day of employment due to the nature of the job

Knowledge of:

• Microsoft Office Professional or similar application

Skilled in:

• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)
• Verbal and written communications

Ability to:

• Demonstrate critical thinking & interpersonal skills
• Work with diverse populations and varying education levels

Preferred Qualifications:

• Completion of 60 or more credit hours of college coursework in an aligned degree program

Work Environment and Physical Demand:

• Lift, carry, push, pull, install, or remove objects weighing 20 to 49 pounds
• Reach and grasp objects
• Stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Sit for extended periods of time
• Use of video display terminal
• Use of manual dexterity and fine motor skills
• Identify and distinguish colors and shades of color
• Communicate information orally and in writing
• Receive and understand information through oral and written communication
• Proofread and check documents for accuracy
• Work a fluctuating work schedule

This job description is intended to be generic in nature and describe the essential functions of the job. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The essential duties, functions and responsibilities, and overtime eligibility may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position.

Education Requirements

GPA: 20

• High School Junior/Senior

Open to Palm Beach County High School Students Only: Yes