Summer Intern – Proactive Security and Communities of Interest Position Title: Proactive Security and Communities of Interest Intern
Department: Proactive Security
Job Type: Full-time (40 hours per week), non-exempt, hourly
Internship Duration: June 15-August 7, 2026
Work Schedule: Hybrid/remote with at least two days in office required per week
Location: Reston, VA

OUR MISSION To advance the cybersecurity and resilience of the global financial system.

OUR CULTURE At FS-ISAC, how we work matters as much as what we do. We believe in:

• Strengthening collaboration across FS-ISAC, its membership, and strategic partners.
• Teamwork and collective success.
• Humility and curiosity to grow, learn, and continuously improve.
• Role modeling a culture of open, constructive feedback – both giving and receiving.
• Acting with integrity and accountability, upholding our policies, and making principled decisions that reflect our commitment to doing what is right.

POSITION SUMMARY
The Proactive Security and Communities of Interest Intern is a full-time, paid summer position reporting to the Proactive Security team. FS-ISAC's communities of interest (COIs) are member-driven groups organized around sub-sectors, geographies, and topics including AI risk, post-quantum cryptography, cloud security, and insider threat. This role sits at the center of how FS-ISAC convenes and enables those communities, supporting the team responsible for facilitating collaborative defense across the global financial sector.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Support the operations and coordination of active FS-ISAC communities of interest, including tracking participation, outputs, and member engagement
• Conduct research and analysis to assess community health, member needs, and alignment with FS-ISAC's strategic priorities
• Assist with the development of frameworks, governance documentation, and operational materials that support existing and new communities
• Engage with internal stakeholders and member community participants to gather input and surface insights
• Contribute to planning and preparation for community calls, working groups, and member-facing activities
• Present work and findings to senior leadership at the end of the program

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be a rising junior or senior currently enrolled in an accredited undergraduate program, with a concentration in business, communications, international affairs, political science, public policy, information science, economics, international affairs, or a closely related discipline
• Strong research, writing, and organizational skills with comfort synthesizing qualitative and quantitative input
• Experience with community management, member organizations, or professional associations is a plus
• Familiarity with cybersecurity or financial services is helpful but not required
• Must be authorized to work in the United States

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This is a hybrid internship. The intern must report to Reston, VA office two days per week. Interns are expected to maintain a professional work environment and be able to perform the essential functions of the role. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions. This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, or skills required. Responsibilities may be modified or assigned as business needs evolve.