Conner Strong & Buckelew Internship Program
IT Intern at Conner Strong & Buckelew Internship Program in Camden, NJ
Job Description
Department: Information Technology
Position: Technology Intern
Summary: The Technology Intern will gain hands-on experience supporting business technology initiatives in one of three practice areas: Software Development, AI & Analytics, or Cybersecurity. Working alongside experienced professionals, the intern will contribute to meaningful projects, build practical technical skills, and learn how technology supports an insurance brokerage and its clients. Candidates should identify their preferred practice area when applying.
Principal Responsibilities:
Core Responsibilities
- Contribute to assigned technology projects under the guidance of IT team members.
- Gather requirements, research solutions, test and document work, and communicate progress and issues.
- Collaborate with technology and business teams to understand needs and support practical solutions.
- Apply sound problem-solving, data-handling, security, and development practices appropriate to the assignment.
- Participate in team meetings, demonstrations, and learning opportunities.
Practice Area Responsibilities
- Software Development: Help design, build, test, document, and enhance applications, integrations, APIs, automations, or low-code solutions. May use Microsoft Power Platform, .NET, JavaScript, Python, GitHub, or Microsoft Azure.
- AI & Analytics: Help prepare and analyze structured and unstructured data; develop reports, dashboards, models, automations, or AI-enabled solutions. May use SQL, Python, Power BI, Microsoft Fabric, Azure AI, or related tools.
- Cybersecurity: Help support security operations, assessments, documentation, awareness, vulnerability management, identity and access management, or incident-response activities. May work with Microsoft security technologies and other enterprise security platforms.
Other Functions
- Identify opportunities to improve processes, efficiency, reliability, or user experience.
- Maintain clear documentation and provide status updates on assigned work.
- Support other IT initiatives and perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Rising senior pursuing a bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, Data Science, Cybersecurity, Analytics, or a related field.
- Demonstrated interest in at least one practice area through coursework, projects, clubs, certifications, prior employment, or other experience.
- Foundational knowledge relevant to the selected practice area, such as programming, databases, analytics, cloud computing, networking, information security, or automation.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Curiosity, initiative, attention to detail, and willingness to learn new technologies and business processes.
- Ability to work independently, accept feedback, meet commitments, and collaborate effectively in a team environment.
- Experience with Microsoft 365 and familiarity with Microsoft Azure or related cloud technologies is preferred but not required.
Application Guidance
- Applicants should indicate their preferred practice area: Software Development, AI & Analytics, or Cybersecurity. Relevant coursework, projects, portfolios, GitHub repositories, certifications, or other examples of work are encouraged.
Working Conditions
- Office environment with moderate noise level.
The pay rate for this role is $25 per hour.