IT Support Internship in Washington, D.C

Management Systems International (MSI) is a global international development firm based in Washington, D.C. providing specialized short- and long-term technical assistance. MSI is part of Coffey International Development, a global international development consulting firm. Together with Coffey ID, MSI now has more than 1,500 development professionals worldwide, a corporate presence in 11 countries and manages more than 200 projects worldwide. It currently manages more than 20 long-term projects in countries, including Iraq, Sudan, Colombia and Russia. Broadly, MSI implements a range of analytical and field projects in its core technical areas, including democracy and governance, strategic management and performance improvement, organizational capacity building, human development and natural resource management. For more information on MSI, please visit our website atwww.msiworldwide.com.

Position Summary: MSI is now accepting applications for its IT Support Internship. The position is available immediately and will last until approximately December 31, 2012, with the possibility for extension based on performance, how well the candidate works with the team, and the needs of the IT Department.

Responsibilities: • Assist the IT Department by providing Tier 1 Support to employees; • Provide Hands on Support to workstations and users; • Support and troubleshoot printers and copiers; • Assist with multi-media setup in the conference rooms; • Coordinate and perform office and/or employee moves of technology equipment and/or services; • Help the department alphabetize and collate files; filing, copying and scanning documents; • Assist with data entry; • Support the IT Department as needed.

Qualifications: • Familiarity with MS Excel and Word required; • Preference given to candidates with a BA who have taken IT courses; • Attention to detail and ability to prioritize within a multi-tasking environment; • Strong organizational skills; • Interest in the IT and/or international development field preferred. ccounting and/or international development field preferred.

Internships require a commitment of up to 32 hours per week. Applicants residing or attending school in the D.C. Metropolitan area will be given preference. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. This is a paid position.

How to apply:

Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.

To apply, please visit our website: www.msiworldwide.com/careers.