Information Technology Intern

Information Technology Intern

Onsite: Pella, IA

Who Is Pella Corporation?

As the #1 most-preferred national window and door brand by homeowners across the country, Pella Corporation leads the industry in innovation and design. Founded in 1925, today the Pella Family of Brands encompasses a robust product offering sold and installed through various channels.  We are a growing, privately owned company with 20 manufacturing locations and over 10,000 team members in the U.S. and Canada. Pella is consistently recognized as a great place to work by Newsweek, Forbes and Glassdoor, having most recently been named to America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity by Newsweek in 2024. We have also received numerous accolades for innovation and design, including Fast Company’s Most Innovative Manufacturers for 2022 and 2023. 

At Pella, our team cares deeply, learns continuously and achieves results that go beyond. We encourage creative thinking that seeks out and includes diverse perspectives. And we empower you to do the work you’re most proud of — that’s why we offer individualized talent development plans, cross-functional experiences and opportunities for career advancement through personal and professional development.

With talent just like you, we are imagining, building and fighting for a brighter future for generations to come. Ready to find a career that sparks your passion?

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.

Responsibilities

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

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.