Internships
Intern to Hire Career Pathway
Are you searching for a paid internship that can lead to full-time employment? Have you obtained your Associate degree within the last 6 months or are you currently enrolled and pursuing your Bachelor’s degree as a rising junior, senior, or graduate-level student majoring in accounting, business, computer science, data analytics, finance, economics, information technology, math or a closely related field? Are you interested in learning and gaining hands-on auditing experience while protecting the citizens of Pennsylvania?
You’ve come to the right place!
The Pennsylvania Auditor General’s Office is offering multiple internships throughout the year. These positions are paid and operate on a hybrid remote and in-person or full-time telework schedule.
These internships are eligible for the department’s “Intern to Hire (I2H) program.” The DAG Intern to Hire Program is a flexible path from undergraduate internships to rewarding careers in the Department.
Students who successfully complete a minimum three-month internship and have either an Associate degree or Bachelor’s degree may be hired into a full-time position!
Connect with our team for more information: workforcedevelopment@paauditor.gov
Program Qualifications
Associate or Bachelor Degree Track
Current enrollment as an undergraduate student in an accredited college/university in a declared Bachelor’s degree program in accounting, business, data analytics, finance, economics, math, or a closely related field and successful completion of at least sixty (60) college credits at the time of the internship with a minimum 2.5 GPA; or
Recent graduate (within 6 months of the internship commencement) of an Associate degree program at an accredited college/university with an area of concentration in accounting, business, data analytics, finance, economics, math, or a closely related field and a minimum 2.5 GPA; or
Current enrollment as a graduate student in an accredited college/university in a declared master’s or doctorate degree program in accounting, business, data analytics, finance, economics, math, or a closely related field and a minimum 2.5 GPA at the time of the internship.
Someone who is passionate about their area of focus and public service, who is detail-oriented with curiosity and a desire to learn.
Expanding Pathways to Employment
In 2024, Auditor General DeFoor announced acceptance into the Intern to Hire program and most job opportunities were expanding to include associate degree graduates. Previously, to be considered for a position at the Department of the Auditor General, candidates needed to hold a bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance and complete 12 credits of accounting as part of their coursework.