Accelerate - IT Solutions and Operations Intern - Summer 2027

Avis Budget Group • Parsippany, NJ

20d • Onsite

About The Position

The IT Solutions and Operations Intern is part of Avis Budget Group’s 10-week Accelerate Internship Program. The program introduces interns to their department, provides professional development workshops and opportunities to hear from and network with company leaders, and includes visits to field operations to understand how the team supports daily operations.

The intern supports the planning, testing, and implementation of technology projects serving rental stations, field operations, and corporate users. Projects may include automated gate exit systems, digital signage, identity management, and email and collaboration platforms. The role assists with project coordination, technology deployments, troubleshooting, documentation, and collaboration with internal teams and external vendors. The internship is full-time, in-office, and based at the Parsippany, New Jersey corporate headquarters, requiring 40 hours per week in person.

Requirements

• Be actively enrolled at a college or university and graduating in May or June 2027; intended for rising seniors.
• Pursue a degree in Management Information Systems (MIS), Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Have a strong interest in technology implementation, IT project coordination, and solving real-world business challenges.
• Be able to adapt quickly, learn unfamiliar technologies, and manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Have foundational knowledge of computing concepts, operating systems, networking, and common productivity and collaboration tools.
• Have strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work effectively with technical teams and business stakeholders.
• Be detail-oriented and have strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Be able to work in a fast-paced corporate environment, independently and as part of a team.
• Be able to reliably commute to the Parsippany, New Jersey corporate headquarters.
• Be able to work full-time in person for 40 hours per week.
• Have coursework or hands-on experience in information technology, computer science, information systems, networking, or related fields.
• Be familiar with hardware and software troubleshooting, system configuration, and technical documentation.
• Be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to multitask, take initiative, communicate clearly, and learn new technologies quickly.
• Have a collaborative mindset and a desire to contribute positively to the organization.

Nice To Haves

• Interest or exposure to identity and access management tools such as Active Directory or Microsoft Entra ID, and email and collaboration platforms such as Microsoft 365.
• Familiarity with project management tools such as Jira, Asana, or Microsoft Project.
• Basic scripting or automation experience using PowerShell, Python, or similar languages.
• Experience with IoT, connected devices, digital signage, endpoint management, or technology deployments.

Responsibilities

• Support the planning, testing, and implementation of technology projects for rental stations, field operations, and corporate end users.
• Contribute to technology initiatives involving automated gate exit systems, digital signage, identity management, and email and collaboration platforms.
• Track project milestones, document requirements, prepare status updates, and follow up on action items across multiple projects.
• Participate in hardware and software deployments at rental stations and corporate locations, including configuration, testing, and validation.
• Help troubleshoot technical issues, document findings, and coordinate with appropriate teams to support implementations.
• Develop and maintain project documentation, standard operating procedures, and end-user training materials.
• Collaborate with field operations, IT infrastructure, security, and external vendor partners.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and technology delivery to stations and end users.

Benefits

• Professional development workshops and opportunities to learn from and network with company leaders as part of the internship program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern