Information Systems Intern
Manage and enhance ETO database for the IRC New York office.
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Overview
Manage and enhance ETO database for the IRC New York office.
You have:
- Current graduate student (or having graduated within twelve months of the internship start date) in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, or related field.
- At least one year of full-time professional experience (internships included) in Software Development, Information Technology, Solutions Architecture, or a related field.
- Experience with REST-based API calls such as GET and PUSH requests.
- Advanced knowledge of Power Automate is strongly preferred.
- Experience with other Power Platform tools, such as Power Apps, is a plus but is not required.
- Knowledge of SAP Business Intelligence is a plus but is not required.
- Passion for humanitarianism or other social impact work.
Job Description
SCOPE OF INTERN WORK: The Information Systems Intern will be responsible for managing and enhancing ETO, the primary database of the International Rescue Committee’s New York program office. The intern will receive hands-on experience with database management, API calls, and software development. The intern will have the opportunity to collaborate with other interns, program teams, and senior leadership to build product enhancements and optimize workflows. The intern will complete a large-scale project connecting multiple data management systems via a custom-built API using Power Automate. This intern will complete the internship with enhanced technical skills, problem solving capabilities, and a robust project portfolio.
RESPONSIBILITIES: • Identify areas for workflow optimization and build automations as necessary. • Design, build, and test API calls including GET and PUSH requests. • Work with Power Automate to connect our database to our existing business processes. • Address any user inquiries relating to ETO or Power Automate as assigned. • Assist with creating new touchpoints and entities in ETO as necessary. • Assist with batch uploading data into ETO as necessary.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 1. Gain firsthand knowledge of ETO, a primary information system used by Humanitarian Nongovernmental Organizations and how it can be used to scale social impact. 2. Enhance problem solving capabilities by engaging in solutions architecture in a professional setting. 3. Expand technical capacity by building automations that optimize staff workflows.
POSITION REPORTS TO: Data and Quality Assurance Coordinator
Equal Opportunity Employer: We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation
Qualifications
REQUIREMENTS:
• Current graduate student (or having graduated within twelve months of the internship start date) in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, or related field. • At least one year of full-time professional experience (internships included) in Software Development, Information Technology, Solutions Architecture, or a related field. • Experience with REST-based API calls such as GET and PUSH requests • Advanced knowledge of Power Automate is strongly preferred. • Experience with other Power Platform tools, such as Power Apps, is a plus but is not required. • Knowledge of SAP Business Intelligence is a plus but is not required. • Passion for humanitarianism or other social impact work.
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a project where you used database management skills? | This question assesses your practical experience with databases. | Detail the project, your role, and the technologies you used. |
| How have you used APIs in previous projects? | The interviewer wants to understand your technical proficiency with APIs. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you give an example of a challenge you faced while automating a process? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What motivates you to work in a humanitarian organization? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you prioritize tasks when working under tight deadlines? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
Added 1 year ago
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Updated 1 year ago
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Source:
rescue.org
