IT Intern
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Job Description
This internship will be based in Philadelphia PA and begin in the Fall of 2026. The hours and exact start and end dates are flexible to fit the interns academic calendar.
About FIRE
The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE) is a nonpartisan nonprofit organization dedicated to defending and sustaining the individual rights of all Americans to free speech and free thought.
Position Description
The IT Intern will have a well-rounded experience that familiarizes theindividual not only with FIREs activities but also with the moral and intellectual foundations of FIREs work. FIRE hosts a variety of robust IT solutions providing the candidateexposure to mobile device management enterprise cloud solutions and best-in-class user experience and support.
Responsibilities
FIRE is seeking an energetic IT Intern to aid with the organizations varied activities by taking on responsibilities including but not limited to:
- Performing day-to-day operationssuch as answering the phones dispatching tickets and assisting with the general user experience
- Conducting research on various IT-related topics
- Performing basic CRMadministration and data maintenance duties
- Performing basic website administration duties
- Performing other duties as assigned FIRE provides many educational opportunitiessuch as the opportunity to work with FIREs leadership and other experts on civil liberties in education
Qualifications
A successful candidate will have:
- Excellent computer skills (Mac) including knowledge of MS Office and the Google Workspace/Gmail platform
- Comfort using Excel or Googlesheets
- Excellent customer service skills and the ability to work with a variety of stakeholders across multiple levels of the organization
- Strong organizational skills and attentionto detail
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- The ability to work independently
Preferred qualifications:
Experience in an IT support role or troubleshootingexperience. An understanding of and enthusiasm for FIREs mission. Salesforce or other CRM and data management experience. Student leadership experience.
Office and Position Details:
FIREs office is located in Old City Philadelphia. Commuters that live outside walking distance can easily access FIRE through SEPTA regional rail subway bus service or PATCO rail service. Parking is also available in the area at a variety of lots and garages for between $15 and $30 a day.
The IT Intern is is paid $17.00 an hourand will work in a standard office environment. To perform job responsibilities the IT Intern will utilize personal computers copy machines and telephones. Some lifting of objects weighing up to 30 pounds may be required. On occasion the IT Intern may be asked to perform errands which will involve walking to places within the immediate vicinity of the FIRE office.
Required Experience:
Intern
Employment Type
Intern
