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Technology Support Intern

CompanyOur National Conversation
LocationLos Angeles
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMay 9, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will provide technical support and help desk triage for various platforms and systems. Responsibilities include troubleshooting software issues, creating knowledge-base documentation, and assisting with IT projects.
Internship Type
intern
Company Size
79
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
MISSION STATEMENT OUR NATIONAL CONVERSATION (ONC) seeks to reduce partisanship and promote effective solutions to America’s challenges. Powered by America’s youth, we host a media outlet, produce educational materials and facilitate dialogue intended to make America a better country. Visit https://ournationalconversation.org/ to learn more.
About the Role

Company Description

OUR NATIONAL CONVERSATION (ONC) seeks to reduce partisanship and promote effective solutions to America’s challenges. Powered by America’s youth, we host a media outlet, produce educational materials and facilitate dialogue intended to make America a better country.

Job Description


At OUR NATIONAL CONVERSATION, we use a lot of platforms and systems: WordPress, Bluehost, MailChimp, EventBrite, Slack, Substack, Zoom, OBS, Canva, Google Drive, Outlook, GoDaddy, LinkedIn, Facebook,
Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Libsyn, Spotify, ChatGPT, SmartRecruiters, Handshake, etc.

We are looking for a student intern who will serve as our platform/systems/technical support. Some of the following may apply (depending on the intern's ability):

  • Help desk support: Triage incoming tickets (email/chat/phone), log issues, assign priority.
  • Basic troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve basic network/software issues
  • Documentation: Create and update knowledge-base articles, runbooks, and user guides.
  • Testing & QA: Validate fixes, reproduce bugs, and assist with software/hardware test cases.
  • Customer communication: Provide clear status updates, follow-ups, and basic training to end users.
  • Security basics: Follow security policies, report suspicious activity, and assist with endpoint scans under guidance.
  • Project support: Help with small IT projects (migrations, rollouts) and perform assigned tasks.

This is an unpaid internship, as we're currently applying for grants. Those who may get college credit from their school are also welcome to apply. 

We appreciate continuity and will give preference to interns who can commit to at least six months. 

 

Qualifications

Knowledge of platforms is a plus, including accessibility of: 

WordPress, Bluehost, MailChimp, EventBrite, Slack, Substack,
Zoom, OBS, Canva, Google Drive, Outlook, GoDaddy, LinkedIn, Facebook,
Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Libsyn, Spotify, ChatGPT, SmartRecruiters,
Handshake, etc.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Please include a link to your professional portfolio, or a recent work sample. Thank you. 

Key Skills
Help Desk SupportBasic TroubleshootingTechnical DocumentationTesting & QACustomer CommunicationSecurity BasicsProject SupportPlatform Management
Categories
TechnologyCustomer Service & SupportAdministrative