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Information Technology Intern

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Phoenix, AZ, USA
Full-time

The Make-A-Wish internship program is designed for current undergraduate or graduate students who have a goal of being a leader in the non-profit sector. The purpose of the internship program is to help undergraduate and/or graduate students further cultivate their skills through a real-life work experience.

 The IT Internship(s) will provide the opportunity to support the National Office staff with computer hardware, software and technical support needs.

Areas of Responsibility: 

Throughout the internship, duties and responsibilities could include:

  • Learn day-to-day functions of the IT department and provide assistance in streamlining processes where applicable
  • Assist the department with new and existing projects, including hardware and software upgrades throughout the office
  • Assist with creation of instructions and how-to guides
  • Assist Help Desk with 1st level support calls
Educational Background: 
The ideal intern will be a junior or senior working toward a Bachelor’s degree or higher;
Skills/Experience: 
  • Awareness of the PC hardware components, desktop operating system software and application software
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to confidently and clearly communicate information verbally and in writing
  • Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality with information
  • Proficiency in MS Suite and internet research tools
  • Some volunteer experience preferred, although not required
  • Knowledge of and experience with the Make-A-Wish mission and service population is preferred.

Organization Info

Make-A-Wish America

Overview
Headquarters: 
Phoenix, AZ, United States
Founded: 
1986
About Us
Mission: 

We grant the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy.

Based in Phoenix, the Make-A-Wish Foundation® is one of the nation's leading charities, serving children in every community in the United States, Puerto Rico and Guam. With the help of generous donors and approximately 25,000 volunteers nationwide, the Make-A-Wish Foundation grants a wish every 38 minutes, on average. Since our inception in 1980, we have granted more than 226,000 wishes. Visit the Make-A-Wish Foundation of America at www.wish.org (http://www.wish.org) and discover how you can share the power of a wish®.

Listing Stats

Post Date: 
Mar 15 2018
Active Until: 
Apr 15 2018
Hiring Organization: 
Make-A-Wish America
industry: 
Nonprofit