IT Internship Summer 2026

Covia • Independence, OH

10h • Hybrid

About The Position

Covia responsibly provides minerals solutions for a better tomorrow. As a leading provider of diversified minerals, our products support a variety of industrial markets, including glass, ceramics, coatings, metals, foundry, polymers, construction, water filtration, and sports and recreation. Long-standing relationships with a broad customer base enable Covia’s market-inspired approach to innovation to enhance solutions and customer benefits. Underpinning these strengths is an unwavering commitment to safety and to sustainable development, further enhancing the value that Covia delivers to all its stakeholders. Covia is looking for a dynamic Service Desk Specialist Intern who will have a positive impact on the Information Technology team at its Independence, OH location. As a Service Desk Specialist Intern, you will have the opportunity to learn and practice in technical software, hardware, telecommunication, and network problem resolution. Additionally, you will be an integral part of our Hardware refresh project through computer builds and deployment. The internship will be May 18, 2026 - August 7, 2026.

Requirements

• Interested in developing a career in IT
• Strong active- listening skills with ability to work in a team-oriented/collaborative environment.
• Excellent organizational, written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality with sensitive internal and external information.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical assistance and support for incoming queries and issues related to desktop configurations, applications and peripherals.
• Walk customers through problem-solving process.
• Install, modify, and repair computer hardware and software.
• Ensure proper recording, documentation, escalation and/or resolution of all work.
• Proactively coordinates asset life cycle maintenance by procuring, deploying, maintaining and retiring personal computer hardware, software and peripherals.
• May serve as secondary IT security administrator responsible for granting proper access privileges.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees