Intership Program at PAYit Consulting Limited

Job Purpose

• The purpose of this internship is to prepare undergraduates and graduates for entry into the business world by providing a thorough understanding of the IT functions of an ecommerce organization to include theory and practical application of attained knowledge.

Internship Duties

• Learn and develop skills in information technology to include, web designs, graphic designs, networking of computers, system wide back up of data, and storage of data.
• Develop skills to communicate with IT professionals who specialize in Systems Software Design Engineering and Computer Programming.
• Assist staff in performing system backup and maintenance functions.
• Assist in installation of PC hardware and software.
• Perform special projects as determined by the information systems staff.
• Assist in needs analysis for projects; in research for solutions for needs.
• Assist in updating user and technical documentation.
• Assist in the maintenance and performance tuning of application databases.
• Create and publish interactive reports.
• Assist in managing, maintaining, developing, designing and updating the intranet.
• Assist with the Web Content Management System for our public website.
• Gain hands on practical experience to the full gamut of Help Desk roles and responsibilities.

Product/Service:

• The basic target marketing of (product or service).
• Gain substantial knowledge into (our industry/field/product or service)
• Personal Development
• Develop planning, organizational and time management skills.
• Increase knowledge of computer skills and technology.
• Develop team-based work competencies.
• Develop interpersonal skills in order to communicate with employees.
• Develop interpersonal skills in order to communicate with day-to-day business contacts through follow up calls
• Develop interpersonal skills in order to communicate with external clients.

Selection Criteria

• Undergraduates and graduates.
• Energetic, organized and detailed skilled with today’s technology.
• Active in extra -curricular activities within community and campus life.
• Highly developed interpersonal skills and the ability to work well in a team-based environment
• Independent worker.
• Ability to dedicate 10-15 hours per week to this intern program.

Program Incentives:

• The primary incentive in this program is the opportunity to investigate a career opportunity in the IT industry with hands on experience prior to graduation or after graduation. Once completed, the intern will have sufficient knowledge necessary to determine if a career in the IT industry is the right opportunity to pursue.
• You will be participating in actual campaign development and roll out. Pre, present and post activities of the campaign to include but not limited to, actual follow-up and tracking of the campaign results.
• You will work directly with a supervisor to develop campaigns and effectively manage them within the firm.
• You will develop skills vitally important in today’s business environment including team-based interaction, the ability to manage outcome without having direct authority over others, and the capability to aid in the definition and the direction of the local firm’s initiatives.
• You will gain a full understanding of the day-to-day operations of an ecommerce organization.

Work Schedule

• Your work schedule will include business management sessions, training classes and marketing sessions with your direct supervisor as well as other managers in the firm.
• An intern should expect to spend a minimum of 10-15 hours per week in structured activities in our local office.
• On the job training will occur daily at the direction of the intern supervisor.
• The intern will be scheduled to work a full 8 hour day one day each week – day to be determined.

Compensation

• A stipend, or reimbursement for expenses incurred on the interns’ behalf will be considered.
• Student will be paid a wage to be determined at the onset of the internship experience.