IT Support Internship

No Relocation Assistance Offered
Job Number #170388 - Piscataway, New Jersey, United States

Who We Are

Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specializing in Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care, Skin Care, and Pet Nutrition. Our products are trusted in more households than any other brand in the world, making us a household name!

Join Colgate-Palmolive, a caring, innovative growth company reimagining a healthier future for people, their pets, and our planet. Guided by our core values—Caring, Inclusive, and Courageous—we foster a culture that inspires our people to achieve common goals. Together, let's build a brighter, healthier future for all.
 

Colgate-Palmolive invites you to apply for the Spring 2026 IT Support Internship for the Global Information Technology (GIT) organization. This role is a paid six-month internship that will begin in January and continue into the Spring semester with an opportunity to extend beyond.

This candidate will join the GIT Americas Infrastructure team to troubleshoot technology issues for our end users. The Americas Infrastructure team supports all 2nd level incident resolution, PC deployment and setup. This position involves basic hardware/software installations, ability to troubleshoot, and correct problems with personal computer software, hardware and peripheral equipment.

Responsibilities:

• Support all infrastructure including desktops, laptops, cell phones, LAN connectivity, network printers, and application support

• Grasp technical concepts quickly and apply learning's based on Global GIT standards

• Maintain positive and productive relationships with co-workers and customers

• Translate & simplify technical information to non-technical users

• Support employees at all levels, including the most senior executive level

• Document and share solutions used to resolve problems

• Follow through on problem determination, prioritization, resolution of reported issues.

• Provide accurate data-entry for tickets and maintain the asset inventory database

• Create reports, visualizations, and automations 

• Expand current technical expertise including new industry trends, Colgate strategic partnerships, and self-study

 

Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master's degree program with a graduation date of May 2026 or later

• A cumulative GPA of 2.8 or above

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States, not requiring visa sponsorship now or in the future

• A basic understanding of PCs, networks, and mobile devices

• Ability to work in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment

• Must be available to work hybrid at our Piscataway, NJ office location

  • At least once a week between Monday-Thursday

  • Must be able to work a minimum of 4 hours when in office 

• This position requires a 6-month commitment (January-June)

  • Must be available to work up to 20 hours/week during the academic semester

Compensation and Benefits
Salary Range $23.50 - $33.50 USD

Pay is determined based on experience, qualifications, and location. Salaried employees may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, profit-sharing, and long-term incentives for Executive-level roles.

Benefits: Salaried employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, paid parental leave, disability coverage, and participation in the 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions subject to eligibility requirements. Additional benefits include a minimum of 15 vacation/PTO days (hourly employees receive a minimum of 120 hours) and 13 paid holidays (vacation days are prorated based on the employee's hire date within the calendar year). Paid sick leave is adjusted based on role and location in accordance with local laws. Detailed information regarding paid sick leave entitlements will be provided to employees upon hiring and may be subject to adjustments based on changes in legislation or company policies.

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