IT Intern

The opportunity

We're looking for an IT Intern to give undergraduate students in technology-related programs a real foothold in the industry — not just exposure, but actual ownership of work that matters. This isn't a shadow-and-observe internship. You'll be embedded in Kin's IT department at our Chicago office, doing the hands-on work that keeps a fast-growing insurtech company running.

• Image and deploy computers for Kin's local and remote workforce
• Participate in tier-1 helpdesk requests, resolving employee issues with speed and care
• Execute onboarding and offboarding logistics for employees as it relates to IT equipment
• Manage and audit physical IT asset inventory (laptops, monitors, mobile devices) weekly
• Oversee mobile device management across the organization via JumpCloud
• Provide audio/visual support for in-office meetings and events
• Triage cybersecurity issues and enforce security policies in coordination with Kinfosec
• Maintain physical security infrastructure at office locations, including cameras and keycard readers

Your Responsibilities

By the time you leave, you'll have experience you can speak to concretely — because you did it, not watched it.

Success in this role

• You’ll use your skills and judgment to take ownership of meaningful work, improve how we operate, and help move Kin’s mission forward.
• You’ll deliver outcomes that make a real difference for both Kinfolk and the homeowners we serve.
• You leave with a clearer sense of how enterprise IT operations work and a stronger foundation for your career in technology.

What You’ll Bring

• Currently enrolled in a CIS, IT, computer science, or related undergraduate program
• Ability to diagnose and clearly communicate technical issues and solutions to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Comfort working cross-functionally with people at all levels — from fellow interns to executives — with consistent professionalism and empathy
• Genuine curiosity about technology and enthusiasm for learning new systems and tools in a fast-moving environment
• Ability to provide in-office support at Kin's Chicago location, 20–25 hours per week