Information Technology - Intern

About the role

CORE Electric Cooperative is the largest member-owned electric distribution cooperative in Colorado, dedicated to providing reliable, affordable, clean, and safe electric service to communities. CORE is committed to innovation and member satisfaction, striving to meet evolving member needs while maintaining high standards of service excellence.

Responsibilities

• Install and configure software and hardware.
• Set up accounts and workstations.
• Troubleshoot issues pertaining to workstations, AV, printers, and phone concerns.
• Provide support in person and over the phone.
• Complete assigned work by due dates and times.
• Assist in any area within the IT department.
• Perform other duties as assigned or necessary by the business.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent certificate.
• Current enrollment in an accredited undergraduate or graduate program related to Information Technology, Cyber Security, computer science, or equivalent.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office: Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint.
• Proficient with general office equipment.

Skills

• Integrity: exhibits a high degree of integrity and honesty.
• Diplomacy: able to use appropriate diplomacy and tact with employees, members, customers, and other contacts.
• Communication: ability to effectively read, write, and speak the English language to communicate in a clear, straightforward, and professional manner.
• Critical Thinking: using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Active Listening: giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Active Learning: understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
• Problem Solving: identifying problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Complex Problem Solving: identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Time Management: managing one’s own time OR managing one's own time and the time of others.
• Troubleshooting: determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
• Learning Strategies: selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.

Benefits

• 9/80 work schedule: every other Friday off!
• Nine paid holidays per year.
• 160 Hours of accruable PTO per year.
• Paid parental leave.
• Education and training reimbursement.
• Volunteer paid time off.
• 100% Cooperative paid benefits, including:
• Defined benefit pension plan.
• Miscellaneous benefits.

Pay

• Immediate start.

Schedule

• 9/80 work schedule: every other Friday off!

Application Timeline

The application deadline for this job is estimated to be 8/10/2026. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs, the availability of qualified candidates, and whether the role is filled or not. We encourage qualified candidates to submit their application(s) expediently so as not to miss out on opportunities.

CORE Offers

• A comprehensive benefits package including:
• Defined benefit pension plan.
• Miscellaneous benefits.

Equal Opportunity Employer

CORE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. EEO is The Law - click here for more informationEqual Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/DisabledWe consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, handicap or disability, or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran in accordance with federal law. If you need assistance, please reach out to us at hr@core.coop