IT Intern

Are you a self-driven person looking to advance your career as a high-impact player on a team? If so, we have an exciting challenge for you and your future!

At HP Hood LLC, we celebrate our differences. Our diversity of people, backgrounds, experiences, thoughts and perspectives are fostered to create an inclusive work environment. We are at our best when we respect and value each other - One Team One Company!

Our culture is built on value commitments to innovation, quality, results, integrity, community, people, and collaboration that fosters a strong employee engagement, teamwork, safety and wellness. We offer a competitive benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, wellness programs, employee discounts, 401k matches, tuition reimbursement, ongoing development, advancement opportunities and more. This position is also eligible for our bonus program.

Founded in 1846, today Hood is one of the largest and most trusted food and beverage manufacturers in the United States. Our portfolio of national and super-regional brands and licensed products includes Hood, Heluva Good, Lactaid, Blue Diamond Almond Breeze, Planet Oat and more.

Job Summary

NOTE: This paid internship is for 2025, temporary full-time for approximately 3-6 months during normal business hours M-F. Intern will be working in our HP Hood Corporate Office in Lynnfield, MA.

HP Hood, LLC is looking for a highly motivated and leadership driven intern to join our IT Service team. Our Summer Intern program offers students a paid opportunity to work in a technical environment and contribute to our IT team. The position of IT Tech Intern is responsible for first-level Help Desk support to answer/resolve end user questions or problems. The position requires excellent soft skills to ensure that service is provided effectively, efficiently and collaboratively with the IT team and the Hood business. Strong technical and analytical skills will be required to assist with resolving problems in a timely manner.

Essential Duties Responsibilities:

1. 1^st level response for all user calls and logged service tickets.
2. Attempt to resolve issues during initial receipt of user call or help desk ticket.
3. Assign and/or escalate problems to appropriate IT support departments for resolution as needed.
4. Track and monitor Help Desk queues to ensure tickets are responded to and closed in a timely manner.
5. Follow up with end users to verify issues have been resolved and close tickets in the Help Desk system.
6. Ensure the Service Desk is manned at all times during the stated coverage windows.
7. Perform daily operational processing tasks as needed.
8. Notify or escalate issues to Application Support or Infrastructure Operations Department as needed.

Education and Experience

1. Currently attending college pursuing a degree in Information Technology and Information Systems, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity.

Skills and Competencies

1. General understanding of current common PC hardware and software products.
2. Ability to effectively communicate with internal and external contacts, documenting, communicating and resolving technical issues and problems in a clear understandable manner.
3. Demonstrates a positive and mature attitude.
4. Exhibits high level of integrity and directness/candor.
5. Listens and communicates well in a team environment.
6. Manages time effectively by understanding assignment requirements, prioritizing objectives and scheduling tasks accordingly.

HP Hood is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Female/Minority/Veteran/Disabled
"VERVRAA Federal Contractor"