Information Technology Intern

Barilla Group; Northbrook (IL); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Barilla Group USA is offering a 10-12 week paid IT Summer Internship at our Americas Headquarters in Northbrook, IL. The role is hybrid, with onsite work three days per week (Mon/Wed core days) and one additional day based on team needs.

You will work with talented professionals on core IT competencies, gaining real-world experience in a global food company. Candidates should be rising juniors with CS/DS or STEM background and strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Completed Junior year of college with a concentration in Computer Science, Data Science or another STEM major.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective project and time management abilities.
• Self-driven with the ability to work independently.
• Strong presentation and communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize, multi-task, and maintain attention to detail.
• Strong teamwork and relationship-building skills.
• High integrity and work ethic.
• Experience imaging and deploying laptops is a plus.
• Experience with Azure or other cloud-based systems is a plus.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).

Responsibilities

• Strategic - Evaluate what systems could be moved to cloud services, and how to perform the migration.
• Analytic - Create reports on our helpdesk and inventory management system to better manage requests and inventories.
• Deployments - Image and deploy new laptops and mobile devices for employees.
• Support - provide helpdesk coverage and support users as needed.
• Collaborate with local and global teams on as needed support.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Time Management

Project Management

Independent Work

Presentation Skills

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Integrity

MS Office

Laptop Imaging

Azure Cloud

Education

College sophomore in CS/DS or STEM

Tools

Azure

Job description

At Barilla, we believe that every great journey begins with passion and a bold vision. From our humble beginnings in 1877 in a small shop in Parma, Italy, we've blossomed into a global leader in the food industry, guided by our commitment to progress and excellence.

Today, Barilla is an international group present in more than 100 countries and we are proud to be recognized as the world’s top food company by reputation. With 22 beloved brands in our portfolio, we are world leader for pasta, the number one choice for ready-made sauces in Europe, leader for bakery products in Italy, and for crispbread across Scandinavia with Wasa.

Our success story is written by a passionate team of almost 9,000 dedicated employees across 30 plants and offices worldwide, all united by a shared mission to nourish the future with purpose and passion.

Are you ready to add your unique flavor to our journey?

Job Purpose

Learn from some of the best! Work alongside talented professionals to contribute to challenging, exciting, and rewarding projects. Our 2027 Summer Internship Program provides real-world experience and an opportunity to build expertise and problem-solving capabilities.
We offer a unique perspective into the world of food manufacturing with a 10-12-week paid internship with our IT group at our Corporate Americas HQ in Northbrook, IL. As a key player on the team, the IT Intern will be exposed to several core competencies within the IT job function.

This position is based at our Barilla Americas Headquarters in Northbrook, Illinois and follows a hybrid work model. Employees are expected to work onsite three days per week, including Mondays and Wednesdays, which are designated Core Days, plus one additional day each week based on the needs of the role and team. This approach provides flexibility while creating regular opportunities for in-person collaboration and connection.

Please note that work arrangements are subject to change based on business needs, operational requirements, or company policy updates .

Key Accountabilities

• Strategic - Evaluate what systems could be moved to cloud services, and how to perform the migration.
• Analytic - Create reports on our helpdesk and inventory management system to better manage requests and inventories.
• Deployments - Image and deploy new laptops and mobile devices for employees.
• Support - provide helpdesk coverage and support users as needed.
• Collaborate with local and global teams on as needed support.

Required Skills and Background

Completed Junior year of college with a concentration in Computer Science, Data Science or another STEM major.

Must demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Effective project management and time management skills

Self-driven individual with the ability to work independently

Solid presentation and communication skills

Ability to prioritize, multi-task, and maintain attention to detail

Strong ability to work in teams and build good relationships

High degree of personal integrity and work ethic

Prior experience imaging and deploying laptops a plus.

Prior experience with Azure or other cloud-based systems is a plus.

Proficient in MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) required

This position pays $23 per hour. Barilla strives to provide you with a wide range of benefit options to support your overall health and financial well-being needs.

• medical, dental, and vision insurance
• paid time off
• an employee assistance program

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