Summer 2025 - Information Technology (IT) Internship

Founded in 1912 as an adoption agency, Canopy Children's Solutions is Mississippi’s most comprehensive nonprofit provider of children’s behavioral health, educational, and social service solutions. Canopy employs a diverse group of mission-driven individuals committed to honoring the voice of Mississippi children and families. Being an integral part of the Canopy team involves committing to the Core Values that drive our organization forward:

• The voice of our children and families always comes first
• Relationships matter and our differences make us stronger
• We take great joy in service to others
• Our families and our communities deserve our very best

Canopy has been designated a Great Place to Work® for the third consecutive year, and is one of only seven companies in Mississippi to qualify for this certification in 2023-2024. Canopy’s employees are charged with building a healthy work culture within their teams, that focus on trust, and the collective goal of helping kids thrive and families to overcome extraordinary challenges.

Position Overview:

• In this role, students completing the Information Technology internship will become a part of our team and will learn about how we support our organization so they can best serve our children and families. 
• This internship will provide experience in accounting best-practices in the non-profit sector.
• You will be responsible for processing various types of accounts payable transactions including account reconciliation, processing vendor invoices, and employee reimbursements. 
• Through this internship you will work with a dynamic team of staff who are highly committed to the Canopy mission.

Internship Program Requirements:

• All interns are required to attend a mandatory 40-hour orientation and training session at the beginning of their internship.
• Business Professional or Clinical Attire
• Established contract with academic institution.
• Minimum 100-hour commitment unless stated otherwise in contract.  
• Students must satisfactorily complete goals as outlined by university affiliates and their assigned site supervisor.

Requirements

• Current students must actively be pursuing a degree in Information Technology or a similar major and share a strong interest in the Information Technology field
• Students must be enrolled in an accredited college/university and working toward an undergraduate or graduate degree.
• Interns must be at least 18 years of age and in good standing with the educational institution.