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IT Intern - Summer of 2024
Pella, IA
Who Is Pella Corporation?
Pella Corporation is one of the largest manufacturers of windows and doors in North America; as a leader in technology and product innovation, Pella has been awarded more than 150 product and design patents. And the team at Pella is as committed as ever to continuing the company's proud heritage of building innovative windows and doors.
At Pella, we want to help you find what makes you an extraordinary team member. That’s why we offer individualized talent development plans, cross-functional experiences, and opportunities for career advancement through personal and professional development.
Our national brand is supported by 10,000+ team members at 19 manufacturing sites and 90+ sales branches across the country who are dedicated to serving our customers with Pella Passion — a way of being that inspires us to go above and beyond for each other, our customers, and our communities. Pella Passion has guided our actions for 95+ years and will carry us forward as we capture the rare blend of inspired design and exceptional detail in our work and our lives.
Position Summary
The primary purpose of this position is to provide proactive services to the Pella Corporation Information Technology department and its related functions. The incumbent will strive to understand the business and the factors of success in the industry. With that base of understanding, this person will manage and implement projects that will improve Pella’s information technology systems processes. Responsibilities will be similar to what we expect of entry-level IT professionals who join Pella after graduating.
Areas of Opportunity Include:
Systems Engineer Intern
- Microsoft Infrastructure - Executing projects with Pella's Windows server environment, desktop computing solutions, and/or key end-user computing initiatives. Emphasis is on Microsoft infrastructure solutions (Windows Server 2012, Windows 7 & 8, Exchange, Active Directory, Systems Center Manager 2012, SQL 2012)
- Unix, Linux and Storage Administration – Several of Pella's core business systems reside on Unix & Linux servers. Projects in this area include hardware/software setup and installation, enhancements to management processes, and/or operational support issues. This group additionally supports storage area networking.
- Communication Services - Supporting or designing solutions for Pella’s LAN, WAN, Video, and Voice networks. Emphasis is on Cisco networking equipment and software solutions.
Business Analyst Intern
- This position provides the opportunity to work individually or as part of a team in the design, development, and implementation of business systems, which support all areas of the business. This position will work with a variety of Oracle applications and will have the opportunity to learn about the business in which the systems support.
Technical Analyst Intern
- This position provides the opportunity to work individually or as part of a team in the design and development of business systems. This position will have the opportunity to learn Oracle development tools used to support core applications. The position will also learn about development methodologies used and change control processes used to manage the development process.
Qualifications
- Pursuing a B.S. from a four-year college or university in an information technology field, preferable MIS or Computer Science
- Strong academic candidate
- Experience with team leadership and teamwork, especially outside the classroom
- Ability to use the following software applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, and other applications.
- Ability to effectively communicate to technical and non-technical personnel utilizing written and verbal skills, including presentations to small and large groups
- Ability to learn new technology and/or new languages quickly
- Experience managing projects from conception through implementation
- Ability to be successful in a fast-paced team-based work environment
CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT:
Pella Corporation is committed to workforce diversity. Pella is a Tobacco-Free Work Environment. Pella participates in E- Verify. Pella will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:
Pella Corporation provides a working environment free of discrimination and harassment. Pella Corporation treats all persons equally, regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age or disability, as each is protected under federal law. A number of states in which Pella operates have laws protecting classifications of Team Members not necessarily protected under federal law. Therefore, Pella also treats all persons equally, regardless of political affiliation and belief, pregnancy, national origin, age, creed, marital status, military status, sexual orientation, mental disorder, veteran status, ancestry or handicap as each category is protected under a municipal ordinance or state law.
