2027 Summer Internship Program - Information Technology

Trex Company; Winchester (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Trex Company is seeking an Information Technology Intern to support our IT department in meeting Trex employees’ technology needs. The role emphasizes teamwork, analytical thinking, and rapid decision-making in a fast-paced environment.

You will help deliver digital capabilities, assist with application development, and support end-user tech issues while partnering with business experts to refine user experiences and processes.

Qualifications

• Actively pursuing a bachelor’s degree in computer science or related fields.
• GPA of 3.0 or above.
• Strong computer skills.
• Passion to learn.
• Must be able to prioritize, efficiently manage time, demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills, ability to solve problems accurately and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to end users.
• Assist in troubleshooting technology issues.
• Developing new features while incorporating feedback from team members and clients.
• Maintaining and upgrading legacy components to modern development standards.
• Collaborating with team members during design reviews to refine user experience.
• Business requirements gathering and compilation, gap analysis and solutions design.
• Simulation of business processes execution in the proposed solutions.
• Software/application installation and upgrade.

Skills

Teamwork

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field

Tools

Troubleshooting tools

Job description

Trex Company, the world’s number one decking and railing brand, and leader in high-performance, low-maintenance outdoor living products, is seeking an Information Technology Intern to work with our Information Technology department to support Trex employees' technology needs.

We are looking for a talented individual with a strong teamwork ethos. In this role, you will be instrumental in helping us deliver the next evolution in outdoor living through partnering with IT colleagues and business functional experts to identify, define, and drive digital capabilities to meet Trex’s strategic and operational needs.

A successful candidate will be analytical by nature, results and process driven, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and can collaborate and influence across teams, but also drive the rapid decision-making necessary to move and iterate quickly.

Responsibilities

Depending on your area of study, projects may include:

General:

• Provide technical support to end users.
• Assist in troubleshooting technology issues.

Application Development:

• Developing new features while incorporating feedback from team members and clients.
• Maintaining and upgrading legacy components to modern development standards.
• Collaborating with team members during design reviews to refine user experience.

Business Applications:

• Business requirements gathering and compilation, gap analysis and solutions design.
• Simulation of business processes execution in the proposed solutions.
• Software/application installation and upgrade

Requirements

• Actively pursuing a bachelor's degree in computer science or related fields.
• GPA of 3.0 or above.
• Strong computer skills.
• Passion to learn.
• Must be able to prioritize, efficiently manage time, demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills, ability to solve problems accurately and efficiently.

WHO WE ARE

Over 30 years ago, our founders created the world's first high-performance, low-maintenance composite decking and outdoor living products. That entrepreneurial spirit still drives us today as we continue to redefine our industry and lead the way for what’s next in outdoor living. Today, Trex is the world’s #1 brand of sustainably made, wood-alternative decking and deck railing – all proudly manufactured in the U.S.A. As a publicly traded company [NYSE: TREX], we take pride in being the largest recycler of plastic film in the country and caring for the communities and the planet where we live. We nurture meaningful connections, from local engagement and investment to eco-friendly products and sustainable manufacturing processes.

At Trex, you’ll become part of a diverse yet unified team who sustain the trailblazing spirit and strengths that made Trex the industry leader—learning, adapting, solving and succeeding. We welcome new ideas and fresh perspectives, and we encourage you to bring your best to help us shape the future of Trex.

Being a leader means persevering even when there’s not a road map; embracing groundbreaking as a way of life. We encourage multiple perspectives and welcome diverse people who problem-solve, adapt and innovate—always with a firm foundation in safety and integrity.

CAREER ADVANCEMENT

At Trex, you can take pride in craftsmanship. There’s an art and a science to what we do, and we never stop working to refine and improve. That means no matter how long you’ve been with Trex, you have ongoing opportunities to grow your expertise—enhancing your career, your team, and our shared efforts. You will help shape our future.

EEO

Trex is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to these or any other characteristics protected by law.

E-VERIFY

Trex participates in E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all hired employees. E-Verify is a web-based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Social Security Administration (SSA) that allows employers to electronically verify the employment eligibility of their employees. For more information, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.