IT Program Management Internship Summer 2026 (Onsite Mansfield OH)

Kids for the Future; Mansfield (OH); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

School Specialty, Inc. offers an onsite summer internship in Mansfield, Ohio, focused on IT and Program Management with hands-on work on the Warehouse Management System, configuration, coding, and formal training.

You will gain experience documenting processes, understanding the software development lifecycle, and assisting end-users with triage under a mentor. Position requires full-time hours during summer 2027 and is paid $17–$19 per hour.

Qualifications

• Currently attending a 4-year college/university, pursuing a degree in relevant field.
• Able to commit to full-time hours (40 hours per week) during the 2027 summer.

Responsibilities

• Gain real-world hands-on experience in the IT and Program Management field.
• Experience development on the Warehouse Management System platform through hands-on configuration, coding and formal training.
• Learn the importance of documentation.
• Gain an understanding of configuration and software development lifecycle.
• Assist end-users by triaging issues related to the Warehouse Management System.
• Be assigned to a designated mentor who will guide your development by assigning tasks and projects that will support the team and department.

Skills

Self-motivation

Willingness to learn

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Technical orientation

Education

Pursuing a 4-year degree

Job description

Who is School Specialty?

Everything School Specialty offers is designed for one purpose - to help students succeed! We believe every student can flourish in an environment where they feel safe and inspired to explore and grow. We're determined to positively impact the future, one child at a time.

What you'll do:

• Gain real-world hands-on experience in the IT and Program Management field
• Experience development on the Warehouse Management System platform through hands on configuration, coding and formal training
• Learn the importance of documentation
• Gain an understanding of configuration and software development lifecycle
• Assist end-users by triaging issues related to the Warehouse Management System
• Be assigned to a designated mentor who will guide your development by assigning tasks and projects that will support the team and department

What we expect you to bring to the table:

• Being self-motivated
• Desire to learn and continue your professional growth
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong technical orientation and technical computer navigation skills

Work Location:

• This internship is an onsite internship. Your reporting location will be our Mansfield Ohio facility, located at 100 Paragon Pkwy, Mansfield Ohio 44903.

Compensation Information:

• The compensation range is $17-$19 per hour

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• Currently attending a 4-year college/university, pursuing a degree in relevant field
• Able to commit to full time hours (40 hours per week) during the 2027 summer

Additional Information

• The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
• School Specialty, Inc. is a Drug-Free Workplace. All applicants are subject to a drug screen and background check as a condition of employment.
• EEO/AA including Vets and Disabled
• If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.