What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer 2025 Chief of Staff Technology Intern position at Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB)?
Join us and make a difference in global investor protection.
Who We Are
The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB), a nonprofit organization established by Congress, oversees the audits of public companies and SEC-registered brokers and dealers to protect investors and to further the public interest in the preparation of independent, accurate, and informative audit reports.
Our investor protection mission is focused on modernizing audit standards, enhancing audit inspections, and strengthening enforcement of PCAOB rules and standards and other related laws and rules. People are at the heart of our mission at the PCAOB. As we carry out that mission, we strive to uphold the highest standards in audit quality with investors’ families, savings, and futures in mind.
If you are interested in working with a group of talented professionals to protect investors and drive audit quality and innovation while adhering to the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct, join us.
What We Offer
Compensation – We support transparency, equity, and fairness in our compensation programs. We offer a competitive hourly rate based on education level and qualifications, as follows:
The PCAOB has an internship available in the Office of Technology (OT) under the guidance of the Chief of Staff of OT. This internship would be ideal for someone looking to gain exposure to strategic planning, project management, and operations within a technology focused office, while also supporting leadership with administrative and collaborative tasks.
Responsibilities
Familiarity with Miro
Equal Employment Opportunity
All PCAOB employees are entitled to equal opportunity and a professional work environment, free of discrimination and harassment. A workplace free of discrimination and harassment is fundamental to professional success and to the PCAOB's mission. The PCAOB will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law.
Who We Are
The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB), a nonprofit organization established by Congress, oversees the audits of public companies and SEC-registered brokers and dealers to protect investors and to further the public interest in the preparation of independent, accurate, and informative audit reports.
Our investor protection mission is focused on modernizing audit standards, enhancing audit inspections, and strengthening enforcement of PCAOB rules and standards and other related laws and rules. People are at the heart of our mission at the PCAOB. As we carry out that mission, we strive to uphold the highest standards in audit quality with investors’ families, savings, and futures in mind.
If you are interested in working with a group of talented professionals to protect investors and drive audit quality and innovation while adhering to the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct, join us.
What We Offer
- Undergraduate students: $25.00/hour
- Graduate students: $29.00/hour
- Ph.D./JD students: $37.00/hour
- Hybrid work option – Staff will be assigned to one of our offices, including: Washington, DC (Headquarters); Ashburn, VA; Irvine, CA; Los Angeles, CA; San Francisco, CA; Denver, CO; Fort Lauderdale, FL; Tampa, FL; Atlanta, GA; Chicago, IL; Boston, MA; New York, NY; Charlotte, NC; Philadelphia, PA; Dallas, TX; or Houston, TX office or location. Staff can choose to live and work from anywhere within the United States but will be required to commute to their assigned office or location for occasional intentional gatherings or meetings at the frequency required by their supervisor. Travel to an assigned office or location for commuting purposes will not be considered reimbursable business travel, unless otherwise required by state law. Business travel is reimbursable in an amount not exceeding the cost to travel from the assigned office or location, unless otherwise required by state law.
The PCAOB has an internship available in the Office of Technology (OT) under the guidance of the Chief of Staff of OT. This internship would be ideal for someone looking to gain exposure to strategic planning, project management, and operations within a technology focused office, while also supporting leadership with administrative and collaborative tasks.
Responsibilities
- Assist in tracking and managing ongoing projects within the office.
- Help coordinate meetings, deadlines, and deliverables to ensure alignment across teams.
- Prepare project status reports and updates for leadership.
- Take meeting notes and document key action items, ensuring follow-ups are tracked.
- Provide administrative support to the Chief of Staff and the leadership team (scheduling, correspondence, filing, etc.).
- Assist in digital collaboration platform, such as Miro, to create and maintain organizational resources.
- Current academic enrollment at the undergraduate level (Junior or above) pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or Communications
- Minimum GPA of 3.0
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and SharePoint Online.
- Strong verbal and written communication
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work well in teams
- Strong work ethics and attention to detail
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.
Familiarity with Miro
Equal Employment Opportunity
All PCAOB employees are entitled to equal opportunity and a professional work environment, free of discrimination and harassment. A workplace free of discrimination and harassment is fundamental to professional success and to the PCAOB's mission. The PCAOB will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law.
Salary : $25 - $37
