IT Applications Intern

Minerals Technologies Inc. is a global, technology-driven specialty minerals company that develops, produces, and markets a wide range of minerals and mineral-based products and services.

Our products are an essential part of everyday life for millions of people around the world. They are used in consumer goods in paper and packaging, food and pharmaceuticals, household and personal care, pet care, automotives, and many more, as well as in industrial settings like steelmaking, metalcasting, construction, infrastructure, and wastewater remediation.

We are listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol MTX, headquartered in New York City, and have over 150 locations worldwide, with ~4,000 employees in 34 countries and 12 R&D centers.

We put people at the center of everything we do -- working safely, communicating openly, and managing our resources and businesses responsibly.

Are you looking to join a fast-paced, collaborative team in a global manufacturing organization? You will have an opportunity to work with an experienced group of professionals that will not only provide you with challenging work but will mentor and encourage you to learn and grow.

If you are a student looking for a challenging work experience, consider this paid internship opportunity  You will not only have the chance to gain experience in your chosen career field, but also gain an invaluable overview of our career opportunities and diversified product lines.  Plus, you will have an opportunity to learn the business fundamentals and contribute a fresh, new perspective to us.

In addition to practical work experience, our internship programs include various activities all intended to enhance your personal and professional development.  We are interested in candidates who are highly motivated and have excellent interpersonal skills, recognized leadership experience and outstanding academic records. Generally, undergraduate students selected for the program have completed their sophomore year.  Summer internships are typically 11 weeks in length but can vary.

Job Summary:
We are seeking an enthusiastic Intern to join our IT team. This role offers hands-on experience with modern enterprise technologies, including Microsoft 365, Intune, Entra ID (Azure Active Directory), and client support services. The intern will assist in day-to-day operations, troubleshooting, and project-based tasks to enhance IT service delivery.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Support administration and configuration of Microsoft 365 applications and services.
• Assist with Intune device management, including enrollment, compliance policies, and application deployment.
• Gain exposure to Entra ID for identity and access management tasks.
• Provide client services support, including troubleshooting hardware/software issues and responding to user requests.
• Document processes and contribute to knowledge base articles.
• Collaborate with IT team members on projects and service improvements.

OE/Lean:

• Understands and/or actively participates in the implementation of sustainable improvement processes, such as 5S, Kaizen, Daily Management Control, Standard Work and Problem Solving.

Qualifications/Requirements
The requirements listed in the sections that follow are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required to perform the duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions (primary duties) of the job.

Requirements:

• Currently pursuing a degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field.
• Must have completed sophomore year before the start date of internship.
• Must be available and willing to commit at least 3 months initially for an internship.
• Basic understanding of Microsoft technologies and Windows environments.
• Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to learn.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and efficiently manage time.
• Strong oral and written communications skills.
• Read, write, speak and understand English

Licensing: None

Travel: None

Work Hours: As agreed upon, based on intern availability and business needs.

Safety Training: A new employee hired to perform the duties of this position is required to be provided New Employee Training by a qualified individual or through the online training system. Additionally, an employee must be provided further training if a job duty/task has changes that will affect the health and safety aspects of that employee's position.

Additional refresher safety training will be required as management deems appropriate or as dictated by government regulations.