IT Intern

About the role

Kin makes life simpler, more affordable, and better for homeowners - especially in the places where climate risks, rising costs, and outdated systems make it harder. We start with smarter homeowners insurance and expand to everything homeowners need to thrive. Using data, technology, and thoughtful human support, we're building products that are clear, fair, and help homeowners feel confident - so homeowners aren't left behind when they need help most. Founded in 2016, Kin is a remote-first employer with Kinfolk across more than 35 states. We serve customers in 14 states (and counting). Our disciplined growth, strong customer satisfaction, and focus on long-term sustainability fosters outstanding growth, attracts marquee investors, and earns recognition and accolades, including: Built In Chicago's Best Places to Work, Midsize Companies (2021-2026) Forbes' America's Best Startup Employers (2026) Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Private Companies Forbes' Fintech 50 (2023-2026) Great Places to Work Certified (May 2024-May 2027) Most importantly, we're building Kin to be a place where people do meaningful work with real impact - for our customers, our communities, and each other. We're excited to tell you more about how you can contribute to our rapid growth, strong unit economics, profitability, and excellent customer ratings. To learn more about how we work and what we're building, visit kin.com and see how we work . We're looking for an IT Intern to give undergraduate students in technology-related programs a real foothold in the industry - not just exposure, but actual ownership of work that matters. This isn't a shadow-and-observe internship. You'll be embedded in Kin's IT department at our Chicago office, doing the hands-on work that keeps a fast-growing insurtech company running. From imaging laptops and managing device inventory to triaging helpdesk requests and supporting employee onboarding and offboarding, you'll touch the full operational reality of IT at a tech company. By the time you leave, you'll have experience you can speak to concretely - because you did it, not watched it.

Responsibilities

• Image and deploy computers for Kin's local and remote workforce
• Participate in tier-1 helpdesk requests, resolving employee issues with speed and care
• Execute onboarding and offboarding logistics for employees as it relates to IT equipment
• Manage and audit physical IT asset inventory (laptops, monitors, mobile devices) weekly
• Oversee mobile device management across the organization via JumpCloud
• Provide audio/visual support for in-office meetings and events
• Triage cybersecurity issues and enforce security policies in coordination with Kinfosec
• Maintain physical security infrastructure at office locations, including cameras and keycard readers
• Success in this role
• By the end of your internship, you should feel confident in your role, trusted as an owner, and proud of the progress you've helped make.
• You've built a working knowledge of the IT tools and systems used in a real tech environment - ones you can speak to confidently in future interviews and on your resume
• IT asset inventory is accurate, well-documented, and consistently maintained because of the systems you've owned
• Employees across the organization have experienced faster, more reliable tier-1 support during your term
• You leave with a clearer sense of how enterprise IT operations work and a stronger foundation for your career in technology

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a CIS, IT, computer science, or related undergraduate program
• Ability to diagnose and clearly communicate technical issues and solutions to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Comfort working cross-functionally with people at all levels - from fellow interns to executives - with consistent professionalism and empathy
• Genuine curiosity about technology and enthusiasm for learning new systems and tools in a fast-moving environment
• Ability to provide in-office support at Kin's Chicago location, 20-25 hours per week
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Quick Summary Hands-on IT internship in Kin's Chicago office. Image laptops, manage inventory, support tier-1 helpdesk, and see how a real tech company runs. Fall 2026.

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