P/T Privacy and Cybersecurity Analyst Intern Summer 2024

Why Texas Association of School Boards (TASB)

We come from humble beginnings — picture a one-person organization created in 1949 to advocate for excellence in public education on behalf of Texas school board members. Flash forward to today, and we have over 500 employees working together to provide 1,024 school districts with purposeful resources so they can focus on what matters most — excellent and equitable education for all 5.4 million Texas students. 

As TASBeans (our internal name for employees), we feel privileged to work alongside talented team-members who are passionate about education and enjoy learning from new and different perspectives.  We believe what makes our organization highly successful is the rich diversity our employees collectively bring to TASB with different backgrounds, skillsets, cultures and ethnicities, gender identities, interests, abilities, and work styles. And our passion for education and learning doesn’t end there. Our culture has always encouraged employees to grow and become their best selves both professionally and personally through a variety of innovative and collaborative development opportunities. You’re likely beginning to see why we’ve been regularly named by Austin Business Journal as a Top Ten Best Places to Work! 

Every role at TASB thoughtfully complements our mission and the educational impact being made in communities across Texas. If you consider your work exceptional and want to help drive our mission forward, keep reading!

About You

As a Privacy and Cybersecurity Intern, you will work with our primary privacy and cybersecurity consultant and a team of skilled risk management professionals on initiatives supporting the TASB Risk Management Fund. You will work on various research and analytical projects that support the Risk Solutions team and assist in administering the pre-breach cybersecurity support program. 

A Typical Day

• Research emerging cybersecurity threats and trends to develop articles for the Fund’s InsideRM blog. 
• Assist with administration of the pre-breach cybersecurity support program. This includes vetting vendors requested by districts and responding to other general queries. 
• Engage in guided research to support premium cybersecurity resources for fund members and to contribute to conference presentations and webinars.
• Conduct research, analyses, and present recommendations to senior TASB staff.

Skills for Success

• Sophomore or Junior pursuing a bachelor's degree. Focus on cybersecurity, data, or computer science preferred. 
• Available to work 20 hours/week for up to 12 weeks during the summer of 2024. 
• Prefer at least one technical certification (A+, Security+, Network+, CEH, etc.).
• Interest in public education, cybersecurity, risk pooling, or insurance/risk management environment preferred. 
• Strong writing and research skills and familiarity with topic-specific resources and cybersecurity-specific resources. 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. 
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills. 
• Ability to work independently. 
• Able to collaborate and work in a team environment. 
• Willing to learn new concepts and take on projects. 

The TASB Difference

• Be part of a collaborative environment where every contribution impacts Texas public schoolchildren. 
• Thrive in a culture that promotes bringing your whole self to work every day and emphasizes healthy boundaries and work-life balance.  
• Learn and grow individually and together through frequent professional development; diversity, equity, and inclusion panels; wellness seminars; and more. 
• Work alongside transparent leaders with an open and consistent feedback approach.
• Celebrate as a team with meaningful (and fun) events and tokens of appreciation throughout the year. 

Posting Notices

• The health and safety of our employees and members, is our top priority.  
• TASB is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate on the basis of an individual's race, color, disability, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, age, marital status, veteran status, or any other personal characteristic protected by law.  
• This position does not qualify for visa sponsorship. 
• Any job offer is contingent upon receipt of results of a satisfactory background check. 

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