Student Technician (Intern at Chicago Site Op)

Job Description

Job Description

Compudopt is a national non-profit organization that aims to provide technology access and education to under-resourced youth and their communities. Compudopt is seeking high school juniors and seniors from the Technology Center of DuPage to join our team as Student Technicians for the 2025-2026 academic year at our Downers Grove, Illinois, warehouse. This paid internship offers hands-on experience in computer refurbishment, IT asset disposition (ITAD), and device lifecycle management. Participation in this internship is contingent on the recommendation by the Technology Center of DuPage and adherence to their program standards. Under the direct supervision of Compudopt’s Operations Manager or designated staff, the Student Technician will work approximately 2-3 hours per day, two (2) days per week.

The Student Technician must act with integrity, be committed to achieving organizational goals, take responsibility for mission achievement, demonstrate accountability by starting with yes, and demonstrate the ability to inspire, grow, and motivate others.

• Shadow Compudopt Staff and gain hands-on technical skills in computer diagnostics, imaging, refurbishment, and quality assurance.
• Assist with hardware assessments, harvesting components for resale markets, and learning how devices are monetized to fund mission delivery.
• Contribute to daily warehouse operations, including computer
• intake, inventory tracking, and preparing equipment for reuse or resale.
• Learn fundamentals of data security, safe handling of devices, and Compudopt’s processes for certified data destruction.
• Develop an understanding of ITAD operations, including cost structures, yield considerations, and resale valuation.
• Unload donated equipment and accurately enter it into the inventory database.
• Follow all Compudopt policies on safety, confidentiality, and technology use.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
Required:

• Current high school juniors or seniors enrolled at the Technology Center of DuPage.
• Demonstrated interest in technology, computers, or related technical fields.
• Strong attention to detail, willingness to learn, and ability to follow safety and data security protocols.
• Must be of outstanding character, reliable, and respectful in a team environment.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 10lbs several times throughout the shift.
• Access to reliable transportation to travel to the internship site.

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Basic knowledge of computers, software applications, and internet navigation
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Time management and reliability in meeting schedules and deadlines.

Compudopt provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Compudopt complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.