Privacy Program Intern

COLORADO HOUSING AND FINANCE AUTHORITY•Denver, CO

1d•$30 - $30•Hybrid

About The Position

Reporting to the Privacy Manager, the Privacy Program Intern supports the organization’s data privacy program by coordinating workflows, reviewing intake materials, and assisting with program operations. This role focuses on ensuring that privacy-related requests are complete, consistent, and aligned with established processes. The intern will identify missing information, flag potential concerns, and escalate items for further review as needed. The position provides hands-on experience across key areas of the privacy program, including governance, data handling, individual rights, training and awareness, and program tracking.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in or recently completed an undergraduate or graduate program, or equivalent relevant experience
Demonstrated interest in privacy, compliance, information governance, or a related field preferred
Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent workflows
Ability to apply critical thinking within structured processes, including identifying gaps, inconsistencies, or potential risks in submitted materials
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to clearly summarize issues and escalate appropriately
Ability to work independently and manage follow-up without prompting
Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate documentation and tracking systems
Ability to collaborate effectively across departments while maintaining professionalism
Ability to recognize when to seek guidance or escalate questions appropriately
Comfort working in an evolving environment with developing workflows
Ability to continuously improve and develop knowledge and skills, while adapting quickly to changing circumstances and processes
Ability to work towards inclusion in all activities, and decisions through the solicitation and appreciation of diverse perspectives
Ability to exercise personal accountability in all activities and decisions
Ability to embrace a culture of operational excellence to ensure processes are continually evaluated and improved as necessary
Ability to operate with a sense of integrity
Ability to have fun with a demonstrated sense of humor
Ability to establish rapport with persons of diverse ethnic, racial, and cultural backgrounds

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in administrative, coordination, compliance, or analytical support roles is a plus

Responsibilities

Coordinate vendor questionnaires, contractor intake, and Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs), including performing initial review of submitted materials to ensure completeness and identify gaps, inconsistencies, or potential risk indicators
Track intake workflows and escalate issues, missing information, or delays to the Privacy Manager with clear supporting context
Support the development and operation of the Information Governance (IG) Committee, including tracking decisions, action items, and business unit participation
Assist with maintaining visibility into governance and data management activities (e.g., data inventory, records, retention), identifying gaps, delays, or inconsistencies in execution
Review governance-related inputs and documentation to ensure alignment with established processes and escalate issues as needed
Track privacy-related workflows and internal inquiries, ensuring appropriate follow-up and timely completion
Identify bottlenecks, gaps in ownership, or process breakdowns and escalate as appropriate
Compile and assist with maintaining privacy program metrics and tracking tools, validating data for accuracy and completeness
With guidance, will help maintain visibility into roadmap initiatives through status tracking and milestone monitoring
Support coordination of privacy training and awareness activities, including tracking participation and follow-up on outstanding items
Maintain process documentation to support consistency and repeatability across workflows
Perform other duties and projects as assigned in support of the privacy program