IT Intern

June 16, 2025

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Job Description

About FIRE:

The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE) is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization dedicated to defending and sustaining the individual rights of all Americans to free speech and free thought.

Position Description:

FIRE is seeking an energetic IT Intern to aid with the organization’s varied activities. This internship will be based in Philadelphia, PA and begin in the Fall of 2026. The hours and exact start and end dates are flexible to fit the intern’s academic calendar. The IT Intern will have a well-rounded experience that familiarizes the individual not only with FIRE’s activities, but also with the moral and intellectual foundations of FIRE’s work. FIRE hosts a variety of robust IT solutions, providing the candidate exposure to mobile device management, enterprise cloud solutions, and best-in-class user experience and support.

Responsibilities:

The IT Intern will take on responsibilities including, but not limited to:

• Performing day-to-day operations such as answering the phones, dispatching tickets, and assisting with the general user experience
• Conducting research on various IT-related topics
• Performing basic CRM administration and data maintenance duties
• Performing basic website administration duties
• Performing other duties as assigned

FIRE provides many educational opportunities such as the opportunity to work with FIRE’s leadership and other experts on civil liberties in education.