NANA Shareholder Paid College Internship - IT Help Desk (NANA Shareholders Only)
Akima is looking for a NANA Shareholder Help Desk Intern to work in our Herndon, VA office. The intern will assist providing the timely delivery of high-quality Level 1 services & support to all internal and external clients.
To join our team of outstanding professionals, apply today!
**Responsibilities**
+ Provides laptop and desktop PC support for on- and off-site users with equipment running Windows 10 operating systems and Office 365 applications
+ Answers phone requests and assists users with requests for password resets or general questions
+ Creates helpdesk request for escalation to Tier II and Tier III technicians
+ Provides exceptional customer service and Helpdesk support via phone, email, and in person for end users of equipment and application described above, including support of various in-house and COTS applications
+ Assists with password resets as needed for user accounts and timekeeping through ticketing system
+ Identifies and escalates more complex problem reports or service requests to next tier of support as appropriate
+ Completes work order tickets, including ticket creation at the time of initial problem report/service request
+ Aids with the relocation and implementation of user IT equipment
+ Aids with relocation for workstation cabling to facilitate office relocations
+ Meets service request SLAs and project timelines
+ Provides support for other company issued equipment such as cell phones, tablets, etc.
+ Assists with maintaining equipment inventory
+ Maintains awareness of new and emerging technologies and products
**Qualifications**
+ Must be a NANA Shareholder and own stock in “NANA Regional Corporation, Inc.”
+ Must be currently enrolled in college, university or technical/vocational school
+ A desire to enter the IT field
+ Basic computer skills, to include installing software and attaching peripherals
+ Good customer service skills
+ Ability and desire to learn new skills
+ Must have high-energy work ethic and be available to work non-standard hours
+ Comfortable with desk side support
+ Must be a team player
+ Must be organized, have attention to detail, and be able to prioritize and multi-task effectively
+ Ability to work under pressure
+ Excellent oral and written communications skills
**Desired Qualifications:**
+ IT related Certifications such as A+ or ITIL
+ Equipment and Applications:
+ Dell notebooks and desktops
+ Microsoft Office 2010
**Physical Demands:**
+ Will be required to lift equipment up to 50 lbs.
**Intern Pay & Benefits:**
+ Compensation: depending on class level or experience
+ Roundtrip airfare provided
+ Housing
+ Food allowance
+ If you have questions please contact Mamie Karmun, Manager Shareholder Programs at mamie.karmun@akima.com
**Pay Range** (The pay range for this job level is provided as general guidance only, and is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) the responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreements (if any), and other laws)
$17.01 - $29.00 Hourly
**Benefits Description**
Regular - The company offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) and a range of other voluntary benefits. Paid Time Off (PTO) is offered to regular full-time and part-time employees.
**Job ID**
2025-15089
**Work Type**
On-Site
**Company Description**
**Work Where it Matters**
Akima is not just another global enterprise and federal contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.
At Akima, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.
**For our shareholders** , Akima provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.
**For our government customers** , Akima delivers agile solutions in the core areas of facilities, maintenance, and repair; information technology; logistics; protective services; systems engineering; mission support; furniture, fixtures & equipment (FF&E); and construction.
**As an Akima employee** , you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.
We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law.If you are an individual with a disability, or have known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us at job-assist@akima.com or 571-353-7053 (information about job applications status is not available at this contact information).