Information Technology (IT) Intern

KIPP Capital Region Public Schools•City of Troy, NY

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Information Technology Intern is responsible for performing and assisting with various administrative tasks and projects to support the Information Technology (IT) Team. The internship will take place from June 30, 2026 through August 28, 2026. KIPP Capital Region is part of a national network of high-performing public Charter Schools committed to creating joyful, academically excellent, and prepared students with the skills, ability, and confidence to pursue their paths to college, career, and beyond. Located in both Albany and Troy, NY, KIPP Capital Region serves 2,500+ students in grades K-12 across seven schools. We believe every individual walks through the doors of schools bearing gifts. Talent. Perspective. Drive. Inspiration. So at KIPP Capital Region, we support every student and educator to see those gifts, then build the skills and confidence they need to thrive. We are committed to furthering anti-racism, equity, and racial justice in all our efforts, and expect all of our stakeholders to participate in this work so that we can create a future without limits for our students, together.

Requirements

Commitment to anti-racism and equity
Strong DEI lens with exceptional creative power in leading anti-racist practices
Thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented, mission-driven culture
Demonstrates a growth mindset and a desire to continually improve through feedback
Strong work ethic, entrepreneurial spirit, and flexibility to accommodate the high level of responsibility, multiple priorities, and rapidly changing environment
Demonstrated ability to influence cross-functional teams in a rapidly changing environment.
Must be able to work a flexible schedule.
Ability to create and work within an inclusive environment that honors and supports a diversity of backgrounds and perspectives.
Pass a Criminal Background Check
Be a current High School student and hold an employment certificate, also called working papers, in order to hold a job in New York State.
Interest in working in a dynamic and supportive work environment committed to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Well-Being, and Belonging.
Open to an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on our community culture and external relationships.
Knowledge of proper office procedures, including filing, answering the telephone professionally, photocopying, greeting all visitors cordially, and handling information with confidentiality.
Ability to work a flexible schedule outside of regular business hours.
Aptitude to create and work within an inclusive environment that honors and supports a diversity of backgrounds and perspectives.
Prolonged periods were spent sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Must be able to access and navigate all areas of the school and other facilities as needed.
Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
The employee needs to read, write, and speak English fluently.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, sit, use fingers to type, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, balance; stoop/bend and reach, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk, hear.
Dexterity requires writing and operating standard office machines such as computers, printers, copiers, fax machines, phones, and calculators.
Ability to occasionally lift and move up to 20 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Canva
Knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Google Suite.
Prior experience working in schools and urban communities is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Assist in the development and implementation of Information Technology initiatives.
Supports with troubleshooting hardware and software issues
Support the setup, configuration, and maintenance of computer systems and peripherals.
Maintain and update documentation related to IT processes and assets.
Assist with software installations, updates, and patches.
Support users with technical issues and inquiries.
Participate in IT projects and initiatives as assigned.
Help ensure cybersecurity protocols are followed.
Conduct research on new technologies and tools to improve efficiency.
Build and maintain relationships with community organizations and diverse employee groups.
Assist with various administrative tasks.
Provide administrative support for IT projects as needed
Deliver administrative support for IT functions, including scheduling meetings and handling correspondence.
Occasionally attend meetings virtually, take notes, and outline next steps or support in drafting meeting agendas and materials.
Support IT with maintaining IT databases and systems, ensuring accuracy and completeness of information.
Respond to employee inquiries and redirect to appropriate IT team members when necessary.
Perform other duties as outlined by IT Leadership.
Committed to furthering anti-racism, equity, and racial justice in all our efforts, and expect all our stakeholders to participate in this work so that we can create a future without limits for our students together.
Complies with all charter, federal, state, and local laws and regulations, including the NYS Department of Education, Department of Health, and NYS Office of Children and Family Services
Adheres to organization policies and procedures; promotes and supports mission, vision, and values, including developing and participating in internal surveys and data collection for continuous improvement initiatives.