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IT Help Desk Intern

Consumer Technology Association
Posted 2 months ago, valid for 20 days
Location

Arlington, VA 22226, US

Salary

Competitive

Contract type

Full Time

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  • This full-time IT Help Desk Internship is approximately 35 hours per week, with a flexible schedule to accommodate student commitments.
  • The internship will last from May 2026 through early/mid-2027, with a hybrid work schedule requiring onsite work Monday through Wednesday and remote work Thursday and Friday.
  • Interns will provide hands-on technical support, including workstation setup, hardware distribution, and troubleshooting IT issues across a multi-floor office environment.
  • No prior professional IT experience is required, although experience with computer hardware setup or customer-facing support is a plus; candidates should be pursuing a degree in a related field.
  • This paid internship involves physically active tasks, including lifting equipment up to 30 lbs, and offers the opportunity to gain valuable experience in IT support.

(Full-time/Long-term Internship) 

 

Hours Per Week: Approximately 35 hours per week (standard business hours are 9:00 AM–5:00 PM). Schedules are flexible to accommodate current student class commitments.

 

Approximate Duration: May 2026 through early/mid-2027. Internships may last up to 11 months from the start date.

 

Hybrid Work Schedule: Interns are expected to work onsite Monday through Wednesday, with the option to work remotely on Thursday and Friday.

 

Basic Function of the Position:
The IT Help Desk Intern provides hands-on, in person technical support to staff across a multi floor office environment. Reporting to the Manager of Information Technology, the intern is the primary onsite contact for day-to-day IT issues, workstation setup, hardware distribution, and desk moves. This is a physically active role requiring regular movement throughout the building, including transporting equipment between floors and crawling under desks to connect and organize cabling and hardware.
 
 Critical Duties/Responsibilities:

  • Execute employee desk moves by physically relocating monitors, docking stations, laptops, and peripherals between offices and floors. 
  • Set up and tear down complete workstation configurations, regularly working under and around desks in tight spaces to route cabling and connect hardware. 
  • Diagnose and resolve hardware and connectivity issues onsite, swapping defective equipment as needed. 
  • Distribute IT peripherals to staff and monitor inventory levels. 
  • Provision and configure laptops for new employees. 
  • Troubleshoot common software, audio/video, authentication, and display issues at the user's workstation. 
  • Support conference room AV equipment and meeting technology. 
  • Assist with employee onboarding and offboarding tasks. 
  • Document procedures and maintain task tracking. 
  • Must be able to lift and carry equipment up to 30 lbs., crawl under desks, kneel, bend, and stand/walk frequently across multiple floors.

 

Work Experience:

  • No prior professional IT experience required. 
  • Experience with computer hardware setup or any customer facing support role is a plus.

 

Education and Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

  • Currently pursuing a degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field. 
  • Comfortable with Windows troubleshooting, common hardware components, and Microsoft 365 applications. 
  • Strong interpersonal and written communication skills. 
  • Self-directed problem solver who can triage issues independently and knows when to escalate.
  • Reliable, punctual, and physically able to perform the demands of a fully onsite, physically active IT support role.
     

Additional Information:

  • Travel to CES 2027 is required.
  • PAID Internship.



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