2027 Information Technology Summer Intern

Steelcase; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing and relocation support for wll

Wellbeing resources and Wellbeing Hub

Mentorship & networking opportunities

Exposure to senior IT leaders

Job summary

Steelcase is offering an IT internship in Grand Rapids for students pursuing a STEM degree. You’ll join various IT teams—Infrastructure, IT Security, Software Development, and more—working on prioritized projects that support digital transformation.

You’ll gain hands-on experience, mentorship, and exposure to senior IT leaders while collaborating with global teams and adopting Agile practices. Ideal candidates are enrolled in a STEM program, available to work full-time this summer, able to work

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor's or graduate degree in a STEM-related field and actively enrolled in a degree-seeking program throughout the internship.
• Ability to work full-time during the summer internship program.
• Ability to work on-site in the Grand Rapids area throughout the internship.
• Ability to travel between Steelcase locations in the Grand Rapids area, as needed.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. The company will not offer sponsorships or work visas now or in the future for this role

Responsibilities

• Supporting the modernization of internal tools, applications, and business technology solutions.
• Contributing to infrastructure, security, development, analytics, or business technology initiatives based on team placement.
• Depending on business needs and project scope, interns may partner with colleagues across Manufacturing, Engineering, Marketing, Sales, Governance & Security, Service Management or other IT teams.
• Applying technical and analytical skills to identify opportunities, investigate issues, and recommend solutions.
• Participating in Agile team practices while balancing project-based work and day-to-day operational priorities.
• Utilizing industry-standard technologies and platforms to support business operations and digital transformation initiatives.
• Building technical, professional, and leadership skills through mentorship, networking, and exposure to senior IT leaders.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Curiosity & learning

Software development interest

Infrastructure interest

Cybersecurity interest

Data analytics interest

Platform engineering interest

Education

Pursuing a STEM degree

Job description

Who You Are

• Are you excited by using technology to solve real business challenges and create meaningful impact?
• Do you enjoy learning new technologies, collaborating with others, and turning ideas into practical solutions?
• Are you curious, adaptable, and motivated to take initiative while growing your technical and professional skills through hands‑on experience?

Helping You Thrive By:

• Competitive compensation and meaningful work that provides hands-on experience while helping you grow your skills and explore your career interests.
• Housing and relocation support for eligible interns, making it easier to focus on your experience and make the most of your summer with Steelcase.
• Wellbeing resources designed to support you, including access to our Wellbeing Hub, onsite health services at our Grand Rapids headquarters, and additional wellness offerings throughout the year.
• Continuous learning and development opportunities through professional development sessions, networking events, and exposure to leaders across the organization.
• Mentorship and connection opportunities that help you build meaningful relationships, expand your network, and gain insights from experienced professionals across Steelcase.
• An inclusive culture where everyone belongs, fostering an environment where people feel valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives.
• The opportunity to make a lasting impact through work that helps create better experiences for people and supports Steelcase's commitment to a more sustainable future.

You’ll Support Meaningful Work By:

• Supporting the modernization of internal tools, applications, and business technology solutions.
• Contributing to infrastructure, security, development, analytics, or business technology initiatives based on team placement.
• Depending on business needs and project scope, interns may have the opportunity to partner with colleagues across Manufacturing, Engineering, Marketing, Sales, Governance & Security, Service Management or other IT teams to contribute to solutions that support the organization.
• Applying technical and analytical skills to identify opportunities, investigate issues, and recommend solutions.
• Participating in Agile team practices while balancing project-based work and day-to-day operational priorities.
• Utilizing industry-standard technologies and platforms to support business operations and digital transformation initiatives.
• Building technical, professional, and leadership skills through mentorship, networking, and exposure to senior IT leaders.

Your Future Team

The Steelcase IT organization supports business processes through technology, enables business growth through data and insights, and helps drive technology innovation across the organization. Interns are placed on teams across areas such as Infrastructure, IT Security, Software Development, and other business technology functions, where they contribute to meaningful work that supports our global business.

Throughout the internship, you'll gain hands‑on experience working on prioritized projects and business initiatives while receiving support through regular feedback, mentorship, and exposure to senior IT leaders. You'll collaborate with global IT teams, learn Agile ways of working, and gain experience balancing project work with day‑to‑day operational needs.

Minimum Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor's or graduate degree in a STEM‑related field and actively enrolled in a degree‑seeking program throughout the internship.
• Ability to work full‑time during the summer internship program.
• Ability to work on‑site in the Grand Rapids area throughout the internship.
• Ability to travel between Steelcase locations in the Grand Rapids area, as needed.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis. The company will not offer sponsorships or work visas now or in the future for this role

Desired Skills & Experience

• Pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Information Systems, IT Security, Informatics, Information Science/Technology, Management Information Systems, Security and Risk Analysis, or another related STEM field.
• Demonstrating experience through coursework, personal projects, student organizations, teaching assistant roles, research, or other extracurricular involvement.
• Showing an interest in software development, infrastructure, cybersecurity, data analytics, platform engineering, or other technology‑focused disciplines.
• Applying strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills in collaborative team environments.
• Demonstrating curiosity, initiative, adaptability, and a passion for learning and continuous improvement.

Doing better for people and planet

Steelcase is a global design and thought leader in the world of work. Along with our expansive community of brands, we design and manufacture innovative furnishings and solutions to help people do their best work in the many places where work happens.

Why People Choose to Work with Us

At Steelcase, we put people at the center of everything we do. We understand the role of work and believe that it can bring meaning and purpose to the lives of our customers and our employees. We prioritize supporting our employees both in and out of work, in all aspects of their lives. When we bring our talents together, we make a positive lasting impact through our work and communities.

Steelcase provides employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, creed, genetic information, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or veteran status and bases all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. If we can make the application process easier through accommodation, please email us at [e-mail].

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