Accelerate - IT Solutions and Operations Intern - Summer 2027

Want to accelerate your career? Join a team of driven people, performing with purpose.

At Avis Budget Group, we are proud to be a performance-driven organization. Our 21,000+ employees encourage each other to be at their best through outstanding leadership, training, tools, and rewards.

As a participant in our ABG Accelerate Internship Program, you will have the opportunity to explore different areas of our business, grow both personally and professionally, and jump-start a rewarding career.

The 10-Week Accelerate Internship Program consists of:

• Learning the ins and outs of your department
• Participating in professional development workshops
• Hearing from our leaders to learn more about our business
• Networking with our senior leadership team
• Visiting our field operations to understand how your team influences daily operations

What you'll do:

• Support the planning, testing, and implementation of technology projects that support our rental stations, field operations, and corporate end users.
• Contribute to a diverse portfolio of technology initiatives, including automated gate exit systems, digital signage, identity management, and email and collaboration platforms.
• Assist with project coordination by tracking milestones, documenting requirements, preparing status updates, and following up on action items across multiple projects.
• Participate in hardware and software deployments at rental stations and corporate locations, including configuration, testing, and validation.
• Help troubleshoot technical issues, document findings, and coordinate with appropriate teams to support successful implementations.
• Develop and maintain project documentation, standard operating procedures, and end-user training materials.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including field operations, IT infrastructure, security, and external vendor partners.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and enhance how technology is delivered to our stations and end users.

What we're looking for:

• Active enrollment at a college or university, graduating May or June 2027 – Rising Seniors
• Pursuing a degree in Management Information Systems (MIS), Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
• A strong interest in technology implementation, IT project coordination, and solving real-world business challenges
• The ability to adapt quickly, learn unfamiliar technologies, and manage multiple projects and priorities
• Foundational knowledge of computing concepts, operating systems, networking, and common productivity and collaboration tools
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with both technical teams and business stakeholders
• A detail-oriented mindset and strong organizational and time management skills
• The ability to work in a fast-paced corporate environment, both independently and as part of a team
• The ability to reliably commute to our Parsippany, NJ corporate headquarters. This is a full-time, in-office internship.
• The ability to work full-time, in person, for 40 hours a week

SKILLS YOU SHOULD BRING TO THE TABLE:

• Coursework or hands-on experience in information technology, computer science, information systems, networking, or related fields
• Familiarity with hardware and software troubleshooting, system configuration, and technical documentation
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Interest or exposure to identity and access management tools, such as Active Directory or Microsoft Entra ID, and email and collaboration platforms, such as Microsoft 365
• Familiarity with project management tools such as Jira, Asana, or Microsoft Project is a plus
• Basic scripting or automation experience using PowerShell, Python, or similar languages is a plus
• Experience with IoT, connected devices, digital signage, endpoint management, or technology deployments is a plus
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and time management skills
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to multitask, take initiative, and learn new technologies quickly
• A collaborative mindset and a desire to contribute positively to the organization

The hourly rate for this position is $35 an hour.

Who we are:

Here at Avis Budget Group, you will be joining a team of 25,000 driven people, performing with purpose. Together, we're moving the future of transportation forward with our innovative, customer-focused solutions.

Our culture is performance-driven, where we encourage and support each other to be at our best through leadership, training, tools, and rewards.

We are proud to make a positive difference in the lives of our colleagues, customers, and communities where we operate.

Avis Budget Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other category protected by applicable law.