What are the responsibilities and job description for the Information Technology Intern position at JAMES A SCOTT & SON INC?
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY INTERN
With 160 years of experience, Scott Insurance is a leader in developing smart strategies and innovative programs customized to the needs of mid-market companies. We offer property & casualty, employee benefits, captive insurance and surety bonds solutions, as well as personal risk services. We are one of the largest independent agencies in the Southeast and have Captive Insurance operations in Grand Cayman and Vermont. For 30 years, we have earned the distinction of a Best Practices Agency and have consistently been ranked among the top 30 agencies in the country by Reagan & Associates and were recently named to Business Insurance's national Best Places to Work list. Scott has nine offices across North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia.
Our employee owners enjoy a strong, team-centric culture, excellent benefits and retirement programs. As an employee-owned company, our associates are more than employees; they are owners. This ownership creates a unique company culture and provides significant opportunities for our employee owners. We are driven by an entrepreneurial spirit and guided by out-of-the box thinking to deliver world-class service to our clients, primarily mid-market companies.
We’re currently hiring an Information Technology Intern for our Lynchburg, VA office. If you enjoy working in a dynamic environment that rewards excellence and encourages entrepreneurial thinking, we would like to hear from you!
PRINCIPAL OBJECTIVES OF THE POSITION
As an IT Intern, you will you will support the larger IT division at Scott Insurance. Through real-world exposure and projects, you’ll learn what it means to assist employees with information technology requests.
This will be an on-site position (5 days in-office per week)
Principal Duties & Responsibilities
- Assist with day-to-day management of technology deployments.
- Work closely with the system support team to prepare and deliver user-ready computer equipment.
- Attend internal meetings and networking events.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Position Qualifications & Requirements
- Currently pursuing a BA/BS degree or Master’s program (ideally with a focus in Information Technology, Information Systems, Management Information Systems, Computer Science, Computer Engineering or Software Engineering).
- Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate cross-functionally.
- Experience with Microsoft Suite/Windows.
