About the role#
This summer internship offers hands-on experience in system and network administration. You will support a network of approximately 50 users and devices while working closely with the IT Manager. The role involves managing daily operations and completing larger projects tailored to organizational needs and your personal interests.
What you'll do#
- Provide IT support for trouble tickets, phone calls, and walk-in requests.
- Audit and update documentation, including equipment inventory and asset tracking.
- Deploy software and system updates on servers and shared systems.
- Test and audit backups.
- Image and set up new computers.
- Complete one or more projects, such as customizing Windows 11 installations, working with Synology NAS and Proxmox, or managing information security tasks.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment as a Computer Networking or Computer Science major.
- Knowledge of Windows Server environments, including Group Policy, PowerShell, and domain user management.
- Comfort working in Linux CLI environments, including basic bash scripting.
- Understanding of network design and the OSI model.
- Experience with Active Directory and GPO configuration.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Good communication skills to explain technology to non-technical staff.
Location & details#
- Location: Burlington, Vermont.
- Modality: On-site.
- Term: Summer 2027 (13 weeks between May and August).
- Schedule: 32 hours weekly, Tuesday through Saturday.
- Compensation: $18 to $20 per hour.
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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