About the role#
ECHO offers a summer IT internship for students seeking hands-on experience in system and network administration. You will support a network of approximately 50 users and devices while working alongside the IT Manager. This role provides exposure to diverse areas of IT through daily support tasks and larger projects tailored to your interests and the needs of the organization.
What you'll do#
- Provide IT support by handling trouble tickets, calls, and walk-in requests.
- Audit and update equipment inventory and asset tracking documentation.
- Deploy software and system updates across servers and shared user systems.
- Test and audit system backups.
- Image and set up new computers.
- Complete projects involving Windows 11 customization, Synology NAS products, Proxmox virtualization, information security, and server upgrades.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment as a Computer Networking or Computer Science major.
- Experience with Windows and Linux server administration, including Active Directory and GPO configuration.
- Comfort working in a CLI Linux environment.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical staff.
- Preferred experience includes Proxmox Virtual Environment, Bash and Powershell scripting, Cisco enterprise routers and switches, and computer hardware.
Location & details#
- Location: Burlington, Vermont.
- Term: Summer 2027 (13 weeks between May and August).
- Schedule: 32 hours per week, Tuesday through Saturday.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: $18 to $20 per hour.
- This is a paid, temporary position.
About ECHO, Leahy Center for Lake Champlain
ECHO is a science and nature museum situated on the Lake Champlain waterfront in Burlington, Vermont. Founded in 2003, the organization operates as a nonprofit and serves as the public face of the Leahy Center for Lake Champlain. The facility houses over 70 species of live animals within a LEED certified building. It focuses on science education and the ecology of the Champlain Basin.
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