IT Intern (Summer 2026)
Double Good is a leading fundraising app and best-in-class technology company redefining how youth organizations raise funds for the causes they care about. Teams run short, high-impact fundraisers by selling delicious popcorn through personalized Pop-Up Stores, keeping 50% of every sale. Thousands of schools and teams nationwide use Double Good to raise meaningful funds quickly and easily.
Guided by our mission to create joy, Double Good also supports the Double Good Kids Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization that exists to spark joy for children with special needs and the people who care for them through inclusive experiences and spaces that foster play, connection, and possibility.
Double Good has been recognized on the Inc. 5000 list 18 times and ranked No. 13 on Crain’s Chicago Business Fast 50 list in 2025, and it continues to grow while staying focused on impact.
Location - This is an on-site role, based primarily out of our Elmhurst office with opportunity to work in both our Burr Ridge and downtown Chicago locations on occasion.
About the Role
Double Good is seeking an Intern to join our IT Team for the summer.
This internship provides an opportunity to gain hands-on experience while contributing to meaningful projects that support Double Good’s continued growth. Interns will work alongside experienced team members, develop professional skills, and gain exposure to how teams operate within a fast-growing consumer technology company.
This is a 10-week internship designed to provide real business impact, cross-functional exposure, and mentorship from experienced professionals.
Responsibilities
Project Work & Analysis
- Manage end user helpdesk tickets to completion, including issue resolution with business applications and hardware.
- Manage upgrade cycles of devices and business applications.
- Assist in the configuration and maintenance of critical business devices, application configurations, security profiles, and company organization.
- Support the IT with projects that contribute to business priorities
- Conduct research, analysis, and reporting to support decision making
- Assist in identifying insights and opportunities for improvement
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work with team members across the organization to understand business challenges
- Participate in team meetings and contribute ideas and insights
- Support cross-functional initiatives as needed
Reporting & Presentations
- Assist with preparing reports, presentations, or dashboards
- Present findings and recommendations as part of a final internship capstone project
Internship Experience
Program Focus: Shipping Operations Technology Project - Work alongside the IT Service Desk in partnership with the Business Operations team to participate in a critical business project supporting the End-of-Line printers essential for all shipping orders.
- Hands-on Technical Work: Requires physically working on, maintaining, repairing, and operating industrial printer hardware, including cleaning and physical repairs.
- Data-Driven Capstone Project: Leverage business and support data, partner with business and IT leaders, and review historical logs related to the printers to identify key business outcomes for 2026 on:
- Optimal maintenance frequency for the printers.
- Annual procurement needs for printheads and replacement parts.
- The ideal darkness setting for printing shipping labels.
As part of the Double Good Internship Program, interns will also participate in:
- Orientation and onboarding
- Professional development sessions
- Leadership roundtables
- Social and networking events
- A final capstone project presentation
Experience & Skills We Value
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree inIT Systems, Information System Management, or comparable degree with an expected graduation date of Spring 2027
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail
- Curious mindset and willingness to learn
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
Internship Details
Program Length:10-week Summer internship (Summer 2026)
Program Dates:June 2, 2026 – August 7, 2026
Availability Requirement:Interns must be available to participate in the full 10-week program and commit to the start and end dates listed above.
Schedule:Full-time (40 hours per week) during the duration of the program
Work Authorization Requirement
This position requires current authorization to work in the United States. We do not provide visa sponsorship, including support for F-1 Optional Practical Training (OPT), STEM OPT extensions, or other temporary work authorization programs.
Equal Pay Disclosure(s):
We’re on a mission to create more joy in people’s lives, and that includes our internal employees. We create a place people love to be a part of, where people can discover and practice their unique skill sets, a place where they can contribute and do their best work. We do this by offering our employees a competitive compensation & benefits plan.
Base Pay range for this position:
- $25/hour
The final discretionary compensation that will be offered for this role depends on a variety of factors, including job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and market location.
Work Authorization Requirement:
This position requires current authorization to work in the United States. We do not provide visa sponsorship, including support for F-1 Optional Practical Training (OPT), STEM OPT extensions, or other temporary work authorization programs.
Benefits:
- Double Good offers competitive benefits for all eligible full time employees including medical, dental and vision coverage with plans that can fit each teammate’s needs. We offer immediate vesting in our 401k plan, paid time off, company-paid leaves and other perks including a Popcorn Allowance (yup, free popcorn!).
- Visit the Careers page on our website for more information at https://www.doublegood.com/careers.
Double Good is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, working in compliance with both federal and state laws. We are committed to the concept of Equal Employment opportunity. Qualified candidates will be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, marital status, medical condition, or disability. The EEO is the law and is available here. Right to Work Statement (English and Spanish).
This employer participates in E‑Verify. The employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I‑9 to confirm work authorization.