IT Intern - Project Management Office

Christian Brothers Services (CBS) is a nonprofit organization providing health, retirement, risk, and consulting solutions to Catholic organizations nationwide. With more than 250 employees, CBS delivers mission-driven services through strong financial stewardship and operational excellence.

We are seeking a motivated IT Intern – Project Management Office (PMO) to support the Project Management Office within the Information Technology Services (ITS) division. This internship provides hands-on experience supporting technology project coordination, reporting, and project management processes that help ensure initiatives are delivered effectively.

This is a structured, paid internship designed to provide meaningful work experience and direct mentorship.

Pay Rate: $17.00/hour

What You’ll Gain

• Exposure to enterprise project management practices and PMO operations
• Experience working with project management tools such as Smartsheet and Jira
• Hands-on experience supporting project tracking, documentation, and communication
• Insight into how cross-functional technology projects are coordinated and delivered
• Professional mentorship within a collaborative technology environment

Key Responsibilities

Project Coordination

• Track project tasks, deadlines, and dependencies using tools such as Smartsheet and Jira
• Help schedule project meetings, workshops, and stakeholder check-ins
• Prepare meeting agendas and capture action items
• Follow up with team members regarding assigned tasks or outstanding items

Documentation and Reporting

• Maintain project documentation including risk logs, issue logs, decision logs, and change request tracking
• Assist with preparation of project status reports and updates

Communication Support

• Help maintain project communication plans
• Assist with preparing project communications such as email updates, announcements, and presentation materials

Tools and Data Analysis

• Assist in configuring project management tools such as Smartsheet and Jira, including automation and workflows
• Collect and analyze project data such as progress metrics and risk indicators
• Support basic research and analysis to inform project decisions

Team and Stakeholder Support

• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to gather project information
• Help ensure stakeholders receive timely updates and responses

Quality and Process Support

• Assist with testing coordination activities such as user acceptance testing (UAT) and test case tracking
• Help ensure project documentation and governance processes are followed

Administrative Support

• Schedule meetings and coordinate meeting logistics
• Track project-related expenses and administrative activities

Why CBS?

• Paid internship ($17/hour)
• Meaningful, hands-on project experience
• Direct mentorship and professional exposure
• Mission-driven organization serving communities nationwide

Preferred Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Business Administration, Management Information Systems, Information Systems, Project Management, or a related field
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office tools
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Interest in project management or technology operations