About the role#
The Information Technology Intern supports day-to-day operations and special projects within the North Carolina Courage front office. This role contributes to the success of the club throughout the season. You will work on-site and handle hands-on tasks that require a proactive approach and professional accountability. This is a paid internship running from February 2027 through November 2027.
What you'll do#
- Collaborate with the IT team to validate infrastructure configurations and support debugging.
- Help track project milestones, risks, and dependencies across enterprise systems.
- Work with cross-functional teams to improve self-service workflows and end-user support.
- Participate in project meetings and facilitate communication between technology, business, and operational stakeholders.
- Assist with daily departmental tasks, research, data analysis, and reporting.
- Contribute to process optimization by promoting standardized environments.
- Provide administrative support as needed and participate in team planning sessions.
What you'll need#
- Currently enrolled in or a recent graduate of a Bachelor degree program in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
- Basic understanding of networking concepts including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, and firewalls.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite or Google Workspace.
- Strong organizational, time-management, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
- A strong interest in professional sports, specifically women's soccer.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Familiarity with project management tools like Smartsheet or Asana is helpful but not required.
- Entry-level certifications such as CompTIA Security+ or Network+ are a plus.
Location & details#
- This position is based on-site at the North Carolina Courage front office in Raleigh, NC.
- The internship requires 15 to 20 hours per week.
- The schedule includes Monday through Friday work, plus occasional evening and weekend events and matchday operations.
About North Carolina Courage
The North Carolina Courage is a professional women's soccer team based in Raleigh. Founded in 2017, the organization competes in the National Women's Soccer League. The club plays its home matches at First Horizon Stadium at WakeMed Soccer Park. It currently employs 181 people.
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