Intern, IT Helpdesk

GSI is looking for an IT Desktop Support Intern to join our IT team at our Grain & Protein headquarters in Assumption, IL . The IT Desktop Support Intern position is responsible for working in the Desktop Team to provide effective second line IT Support for IT-related Incidents and Catalog Requests. This role provides support for all users of IT Computer Systems. It involves handling hardware, computer and mobile devices, for new joiners and leavers and installing software. We are looking for someone who wants to learn the basics in IT Desktop Support. This is a paid, full-time internship during the summer of 2027. Students are required to work 40 hours per week onsite at our office in Assumption from tentatively Wednesday, May 26 th through Friday, July 30 th (dependent upon summer housing dates, could start earlier and/or end later). Your Impact This role is intended to assist the IT Desktop Support Team that all business users are able to access the appropriate IT systems and services in line with agreed Service Levels and IT security policies. It provides a point of contact for all business users to support requests for IT services. Tasks include providing excellent customer service to AGCO business users by: Supporting Incident and Request tickets assigned to the Desktop Team in ServiceNow tool Assisting users with basic IT issues right away Making sure all authorizations and approvals are in place before completing Requests Cooperating with colleagues to keep IT support documentation up-to-date Assisting local Desktop team with handling hardware related requests including setup of new PCs/laptops/monitors/etc., and handing over equipment of leavers Wiping the software from out of warranty PC's and prepare them for collection by Third Party Company Installation of End Point Security software Assist in handling basic IT-related issues like anti-virus software installation, local admin rights, problems with Windows operating system, Microsoft products, standard IT hardware Your Experience and Qualifications Some knowledge of PC skills including Windows and Microsoft Office products Good communication and Customer Service skills Good decision-making skills Some experience with connecting PCs/laptops/monitors/keyboards, etc. Some experience with installation of IT software Your Compensation and Benefits Expected hourly wage for this role will be $20 – 22 / hour. This is dependent upon year in school. Benefits will include complimentary housing located at The Woods housing complex at Millikin University in Decatur, IL, for students that do not live locally. Your Workplace and Travel You will be working an onsite role based out of Assumption, IL. We value inclusion and recognize the innovation a diverse workforce delivers to our farmers. Through our recruitment efforts, we are committed to building a team that includes a variety of experiences, backgrounds, cultures and perspectives. Join us as we bring agriculture into the future and apply now! Grain & Protein Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. 1. GPT Purpose: Feeding the World Better, through high quality grain and responsibly raised protein 2. GPT Mission: Make Farmers and Agribusiness Managers more productive and more profitable 3. GPT Culture: Winning Values and Winning Behaviors that nurtures a “Winners Win” culture of excellence 4. GPT Approach: Achieve balanced and sustainable success for Employees, Customers, and Owners