At Gensler, we design for people. We leverage our global perspective and local presence to innovate at every scale. We’re not just designers. We’re tinkerers, craftspeople, visionaries, innovators and thought leaders. Fueled by passion and entrepreneurial spirit, our people bring new ideas to solve challenging problems. Whether you’re into sketching new ideas, hacking a building or growing client relationships in global markets, there’s something here for everyone.
Our depth of expertise spans disciplines—from workplace and mixed use to education, hospitality, cultural institutions, digital tech, and more. Whether we’re dreaming into a future learning environment, planning a new urban district or designing a super tall building, we strive to make the everyday places people occupy more inspiring, more resilient and more impactful.
To learn more about our internship programs, please visit gensler.com/internships.
Your Role
As a Summer IT Intern in Gensler's New York office, you will join our creative studio environment for a full-time, paid internship opportunity.
This is a full-time program running from June 3 through August 8, 2025. You must be available for the entire duration of the program.
What You Will Do
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Work as a member of our help desk team and provide general technology support for end-users
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Troubleshoot and support our workstations, laptops, printers, plotters, video conferencing units and other peripherals
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Maintain and support administrative, graphics and CAD applications in mixed Windows and Macintosh environments
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Perform workstation and telephone additions/moves/changes
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Support documentation, system backup and recovery and application upgrades
Your Qualifications
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You have completed your first year and are working towards a Bachelor’s degree in the Information Technology or related field
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Proven troubleshooting skills in a fast-paced environment
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Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
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Ability to disconnect, lift and move PC's and Monitors (50 lbs) to new workstations
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Knowledge of basic desktop troubleshooting, including Windows 10 and Mac OS
Your Additional Characteristics
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Resourceful and self-motivated
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Enthusiastic team player
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Demonstrated leadership in their school and/or community
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Ability to produce timely deliverables and manage multiple/shifting priorities
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Ability to work independently, navigate and maintain productivity in a matrix environment
How to Apply
Submit an online application including a resume and cover letter in PDF form. Submissions made in Microsoft Word and/or without work samples will not be considered.
This posting will remain open until early March 2025.
Please note that applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and available positions may be filled before the posting closes.
This is a paid internship at a rate of $25-$27.50 per hour based upon location and year completed in your educational program.
Top Skills
What We Do
Gensler is a global architecture, design, and planning firm with 53 locations and more than 6,000+ professionals networked across the Americas, Europe, Greater China, Asia Pacific, and the Middle East. Founded in 1965, the firm works globally with more than 4,000 clients across more than 33 practice areas spanning the work, lifestyle, community, and health sectors.
Everything we do is guided by our mission: To create a better world through the power of design.
We believe the power of design can spark positive change and create a future that promotes equity, resilience, and wellbeing for everyone.
Gensler was named one of Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work in 2020, 2019, 2017 and 2016, and our award-winning culture has been recognized by Fast Company as one of the 100 Best Workplaces for Innovators in 2021. Our people-first philosophy is centered on the core ideas of diversity empowerment, impact, community, respect, and growth. You can learn more about our commitment to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace at https://www.gensler.com/careers#diversity.
