IT Specialist Internship

C.A. Carlin•Schaumburg, IL

5d•$17•Hybrid

About The Position

We’re hiring an IT Specialist Intern to join our small, fast-moving IT team in Schaumburg. This is a hands-on role where you’ll be imaging and deploying devices, helping with patching and asset maintenance, assisting in SharePoint and data administration and building small automation projects that actually save the team and organization time. You’ll get real ownership, clear deliverables, and direct mentorship so you learn practical skills while making a visible impact. Hybrid; Schaumburg IL in office 3-4 days a week Pay: $17/hour At C.A. we’re not looking for perfection, just people that want to commit to a us and grow their careers long-term. We are on a mission to build better brands for consumers and their families. If you’re looking for a sign to apply, here it is!

Requirements

Working toward or recently completed a degree in IT, Computer Science, or related field.
Basic computer and email ability required; willing to accept training
Comfortable following instructions and documenting your work.
Reliable, eager to learn, and able to work well with a small team.

Nice To Haves

Basic scripting experience.
Familiarity with Windows imaging and endpoint management (Intune, SCCM, or similar).
Basic hardware troubleshooting and networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP).
Experience with version control or exposure to automation/orchestration tools.
SharePoint file management and metadata

Responsibilities

Image, provision, tag, and deploy laptops; validate drivers and firmware.
Execute patching and post-deployment validation.
Reconcile and maintain the asset inventory.
Support tier-1 provisioning and basic troubleshooting during refreshes.
Build and maintain scripts/workflows to speed imaging, onboarding/offboarding, and patch processes (PowerShell, Python, etc.).
Prototype small automation wins (reduce manual build steps, automate reporting, etc.).
Document processes and create clear runbooks for repeatable tasks.
Complete various tasks assigned by your direct report/Intern Manager.
Miscellaneous duties as assigned.