Purpose

The IT Intern role offers structured learning experiences, practical skill development, and mentorship opportunities for individuals interested in learning an IT discipline. This role will directly contribute to HC3’s IT team goals while offering practical, hands-on experience with a variety of IT sub-disciplines.

Responsibilities

The responsibilities for this position include the following:

• Data Collection and Analysis: Assist in gathering data related to hardware and software inventory.
• Inventory Enhancement: Ensure inventory processes capture all relevant and necessary information for IT hardware and software assets.
• Data Management: Collate and store data within IT systems to improve the IT team's ability to quickly find and access relevant information.
• Strategic Planning: Provide a comprehensive view of the IT environment to support more effective long-term strategic planning.
• Perform other tasks as needed to support current IT team workload and projects.

Competencies and Qualities

Qualified candidates must have the following competencies and qualities:

• Able to follow instructions and work under supervision
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn
• Makes effective use of time and completes tasks efficiently and on time
• Self-starter and self-directed while able to collaborate effectively within a team, as well as follow company policies, processes, and procedures

Education Experience and Certifications

While this internship is open to all, preference will be given to college students pursuing degrees in relevant fields such as Computer Science, Information Technology, or related disciplines.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment

Work will be performed in a climate-controlled office space in the Irondale, Alabama HC3 facility.

Travel

This role requires no travel.

Physical Demand

This role will require using a computer for long periods of time while either sitting or standing. May occasionally be required to climb, bend, squat, and lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.

Position Type and Expected Hours

Position Type: Internships will be time-bound, aligning with the typical collegiate academic calendar. This allows for flexibility and accommodates students' schedules. The program will offer internships during the following semesters:

• Spring: Approximately the 2nd week of January – 2nd week of May
• Summer: Approximately the 2nd week of May – 2nd week of August
• Fall: Approximately the 2nd week of August – 2nd week of December

Work Hours: This position will be capped at 24 hours per week during HC3’s normal business hours; Monday - Friday, 7:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.

Continuation: Each internship will conclude at the end of the designated semester. However, interns may be eligible for consecutive internship periods, subject to departmental needs and performance evaluations. This allows for ongoing project support and intern development.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities. Activities, duties, and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.