Hybrid IT Specialist Intern

Posted 4 weeks ago

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About the role

  • IT Specialist Intern supporting imaging, deploying devices, and automation projects in C.A. Carlin's fast-moving IT team. Hands-on role in the Schaumburg office with mentorship opportunities.

Responsibilities

  • We’re hiring an IT Specialist Intern to join our small, fast-moving IT team in Schaumburg.
  • This is a hands-on role where you’ll be imaging and deploying devices, helping with patching and asset maintenance, assisting in SharePoint and data administration and building small automation projects that actually save the team and organization time.
  • You’ll get real ownership, clear deliverables, and direct mentorship so you learn practical skills while making a visible impact.
  • Image, provision, tag, and deploy laptops; validate drivers and firmware.
  • Execute patching and post-deployment validation.
  • Reconcile and maintain the asset inventory.
  • Support tier-1 provisioning and basic troubleshooting during refreshes.
  • Build and maintain scripts/workflows to speed imaging, onboarding/offboarding, and patch processes (PowerShell, Python, etc.).
  • Prototype small automation wins (reduce manual build steps, automate reporting, etc.).
  • Document processes and create clear runbooks for repeatable tasks.
  • Complete various tasks assigned by your direct report/Intern Manager.
  • Miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • Working toward or recently completed a degree in IT, Computer Science, or related field.
  • Basic computer and email ability required; willing to accept training
  • Comfortable following instructions and documenting your work.
  • Reliable, eager to learn, and able to work well with a small team.

Benefits

  • Competitive pay
  • Career development opportunities
  • Summer hours (half day Fridays from Memorial Day thru Labor Day)
  • Work from home flexibility

Job title

IT Specialist Intern

Job type

Experience level

Entry level

Salary

$17 per hour

Degree requirement

Associate's Degree

Tech skills

Location requirements

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