Audio Visual Student Intern

Job Details for Audio Visual Student Intern

Court Name/Organization Illinois Northern District Court

The U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois is now accepting applications for unpaid Student Interns. This position provides practical learning experiences gained through observing and performing assigned tasks related to educational and career interests. Consideration will only be given to those who apply through the Court’s online applicant tracking system, submit a cover letter and resume. Applicants who previously applied for the Audio Visual Student Intern 2026-15 will be considered and do not have to re-apply.

This student internship is located in downtown Chicago, IL. The internship provides students with an opportunity to gain exposure to a wide range of audio and visual systems, interact with knowledgeable and experienced professionals, and earn school credit if offered by the student’s school. The interns report directly to one of the Systems Supervisor. Dates and hours are flexible and are determined by the Court and each student.

• Assisting in providing audio/visual systems support
• Moving and connecting mobile audio/visual/teleconferencing equipment
• Troubleshooting audio/visual/teleconferencing equipment for Court events
• Performing other duties as assigned

Up to two (part-time hours are acceptable)

A candidate must currently be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program. The successful candidate must be punctual, detail-oriented, able to provide a high level of customer service.
The candidate must be able to display professional and positive demeanor and appearance appropriate for a court environment (business/office wear-professional). The ability to lift items in excess of 30 pounds is a function of the position. Preference is given to those pursuing a major or minor in Audio Visual Technology or Information Technology. A candidate must adhere to court confidentiality requirements, Code of Conduct for Judicial Employees, computer security policy and social media policy.

The selected candidate is subject to an FBI fingerprint check as a condition of employment and may be subject to periodic updates.

Consideration is only given to those who apply through the Court’s online applicant tracking system and provide a cover letter and resume by March 10, 2026. To view openings and  our applicant tracking system at: ILND Jobs

Due to the volume of applications received, the Court will only communicate with those applicants who will be interviewed. Applicants selected for interviews will be communicated to only through email and must travel at their own expense and relocation expenses will not be reimbursed. Funding for housing will not be provided and is the responsibility of the intern throughout the internship.

Reference checks with current and former employers will be conducted. Only qualified applicants will be considered for this position. A preliminary background investigation with law enforcement agencies, including fingerprint and criminal record check will be conducted as a condition of employment. Unsatisfactory results may result in termination of employment.
The selected candidate will be subject to an FBI fingerprint check as a condition of employment and may be subject to periodic updates.

Prior to appointment, the finalist candidate will be required to satisfactorily complete a criminal background investigation. The Court requires employees to adhere to a Code of Conduct which is available upon request. Employees of the District Court, Northern District of Illinois are excepted service appointments. Employees are considered at-will and are not covered by federal civil service classifications or regulations.

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