Internship Program on Information Technology

Location: Bahamas: Eleuthera

Term: Throughout the year

Length of Position: 3 months

Cape Eleuthera Island School

Cape Eleuthera Eleuthera, Bahamas

Description

We're looking for an IT intern to help us here at the Cape Eleuthera Institute, Island School and Deep Creek Middle School. We're a broad community of teachers, researchers, students, administrators, tradesmen and professionals that are working together towards a sustainable future.

As an IT intern, you'll work as part of a small team that does it all. From Systems Administration, to our new CRM system, website maintenance to custom application development, there is much to be done everyday. Your duties would vary from day to day, but this is very much a hands-on experience for everyone on the team. We'll all pitch in with the daily IT responsibilities like server maintenance, but you'll also participate in one long term project that befits your experience and goals. For instance, if you have OOP knowledge, we are building an energy monitoring system that will be our first step towards a smart campus. As for a schedule, you'll work 5 and 1/2 days a week, and may be called upon to help out in some strange hours.

Of course, you need to live a balanced life down here. Not every week will be filled to the brim with IT work. You may want to help out with research programs, or you may want to take the opportunity to experience everything island life has to offer: road trips, Scuba diving, wind surfing, free diving, kayaking, or experience some of the most pristine beaches in the world.

In the end, a small stipend is available, but you're not coming here for the money. You're coming to learn about IT, learn about sustainable living, and try and a make a difference. If this even slightly interests you, you should take a few minutes to check out our websites, youtube and blog.

Qualifications

* At a minimum, applicants must have completed course work towards a university degree or college diploma in an Information Technology related discipline.
* Basic knowledge of TCP/IP, Internet
* Basic hardware maintenance and repair of Desktops and Laptops
* Strong knowledge of at least two different operating systems
* Knowledge of software development in an object-oriented language is recommended, but not required.
* Ability to work independently.
* Strong problem solving skills.

Job/Intern Types
  • Computer Science
  • Information Systems
Languages
  • English

Cost in US$:

Cost Includes:

Credit Available

no

Salary/Pay
In the end, a small stipend of USD1000 is available. You'll have use of the water front facilities (windsurfing, kayaking). You may have the opportunity to gain a PADI diving certification for free (offered only during certain times of the year). If you are already certified, you'll have the chance to go diving with other research programs. - 'down-island' road trips throughout the year.
This Program is open to

Worldwide Participant.

Participants Travel to Bahamas

Independently

Application Process Involves
  • Letters of Reference
  • Phone/Video Interview
  • Resume
  • Written Application
Cape Eleuthera Island School's Mission Statement

The Island School serves as a catalyst in the global transition to a more livable future through three institutional keystones: 1) Developing an intimate sense of place in students through immersion experiences in the natural and cultural environment; 2) Modeling sustainability of individual lifestyles, larger communities, and the systems that support them; 3) Creating an intentional community whose members are cognizant of their abilities, limitations, and effect on others.

Year Founded

1999

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