IT Intern

Position Summary:

The Summer IT Help Desk Intern role provides support for critical foundational IT initiatives that improve operational efficiency, reduce risk, and enable future automation and AI-driven capabilities. By assisting with PC asset management, Service Desk issue documentation, and IT Service Management (ITSM) process documentation, the intern helps establish accurate asset visibility, standardize support procedures, and reduce reliance on tribal knowledge.

This role offers hands-on experience in IT service management, workflow automation readiness, and AI-assisted support tools, while enabling full-time IT staff to remain focused on higher-value strategic initiatives. The work performed delivers measurable operational value with minimal resource investment and contributes directly to improved service consistency, audit preparedness, and automation enablement.
Key Responsibilities:
PC Asset Management

• Assist in establishing, organizing, and improving PC asset management processes.
• Inventory, track, and document hardware assets to enhance accuracy and visibility.
• Support data cleanup, validation, and reconciliation efforts related to IT assets.

Service Desk Documentation

• Identify and document the top 10 most common Service Desk issues.
• Capture clear, step-by-step resolution procedures for each issue.
• Assist in creating standardized documentation to support consistency and future automation or AI enablement initiatives.

ITSM Process & Procedure Documentation

• Work closely with Service Desk staff and other IT teams to understand current ITSM processes.
• Document workflows, procedures, and operational practices across IT functions.
• Create organized, easy-to-follow process documentation to support efficiency, scalability, and knowledge transfer.

General Support & Collaboration

• Assist with daily Service Desk operations as needed.
• Collaborate with cross-functional IT teams to identify opportunities for process improvement and automation.
• Participate in testing or validating process improvements and documentation updates.

Required Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical team members.
• Basic understanding of IT concepts, Service Desk operations, or ITSM frameworks (ITIL exposure is a plus).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office or similar documentation and productivity tools.

Preferred Skills & Attributes:

• Interest in IT service management, automation, and AI-enabled support solutions.
• Analytical mindset with a process-improvement focus.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively in a team environment.
• Eagerness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced IT environment.

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