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Cyber-Resilience Resource Center

Cyber-Resilience Internship

Make a real impact.
Build real experience.
Protect your state.


  1. What You'll Do

    • Support the CRRC’s day-to-day operations and cybersecurity projects
    • Work on real threats impacting West Virginia’s organizations and critical infrastructure — especially in rural communities
    • Collaborate with experienced faculty, staff, and professionals in the field

  2. Who Can Apply

    • WVU undergraduate or graduate students
    • Strong fit for students in Cybersecurity, MIS, CYBR, BUDA, Computer Science, Cyber Forensics, or related STEM fields

  3. Why It Matters

    • Gain hands-on experience that goes beyond the classroom
    • Play a key role in making West Virginia safer and more resilient
    • Develop professional skills while contributing to work that matters

  4. Internship Benefits

    • Paid position
    • Exposure to professional tools, frameworks and daily cyber operations
    • Guidance from accomplished mentors with deep industry experience

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Assist the Director of Operations and Outreach and Executive Director with coordinating program activities, supporting service delivery, and assisting with the center's day-to-day operations.
  • Support the development of training materials, webinars, and educational resources for students and business clients.
  • Assist in creating visually compelling graphics and promotional materials for campaigns, events, and the web portal to align with the CRRC’s branding.
  • Assist with the management of the CRRC’s social media profiles.
  • Assist the Director of Operations and Outreach with the CRRC’s outreach efforts, including public engagements and off-site travel.
  • Coordinate strategic communications between project partners, students, and faculty to ensure project completion.
  • Analyze program data and prepare reports to meet grant reporting requirements
  • Provide quarterly reports to the Director of Operations and Outreach, summarizing key metrics and recommendations for improvement.
  • Provide administrative support, including scheduling meetings, drafting communications, and tracking partner project progress across the center.
  • Assist with creating educational materials, such as infographics, videos, or brochures, to help businesses and organizations improve their cybersecurity posture.
  • Assist with scheduling final presentations and deliverables for projects as needed.

Qualifications

  • Must be enrolled as a full-time undergraduate or graduate student at West Virginia University throughout the Spring 2025 and Fall 2025 semesters.
  • Students majoring or minoring in MIS, CS, Cybersecurity, or related fields are preferred.
  • Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Familiarity with tools like Zoho CRM, Microsoft Office Suite, or similar platforms is a plus.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Experience with cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., NIST CSF, CIS Controls) is preferred but not required.