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Internships in Programming and Network Administration

We are accepting applications for the summer and fall semesters.

Every semester we offer part-time internships in Web Development and/or Network Administration for Absorbent, Ink., a premier online provider of promotional products and corporate gifts. If you're interested in working your internship for college credit, you will need to contact your adviser to find out if you qualify for such a position before you apply. These are PAID POSITIONS. Level of pay is dependent on level of experience, availability, and other factors.

We have several ongoing projects that involve developing Web applications in PHP and MySQL. Our programming interns will work closely with our Web Development and Design teams to design and build database applications and dynamic Web sites. Experience with XHTML, CSS and other open-source programming and Web development standards is desired.

Network administration interns will work with our Network Administrator in a variety of duties that could include computer maintenance, network setup, server maintenance and systems evaluations.

We provide a great work environment, and challenging work. Absorbent, Ink. has been recognized as one of the fastest growing companies in the country by Inc. magazine. Level of experience will not be the only determining factor for these positions. We want individuals with real passion for their work, and a desire to learn. A good attitude is very important to us.

Position Requirements for Web Development Internship:

  • Working knowledge of PHP, HTML, JavaScript and CSS.
  • Experience using MySQL (or another RMDBS).
  • Prior experience using a VCS is a plus.
  • Possess good judgment, positive attitude and professional demeanor.
  • This is not a telecommuting position. Incumbent is required to be on site.
  • Attention to detail is required.

Position Requirements for Network Administration Internship:

  • Posses a positive attitude.
  • Be a self driven learner.
  • Have an interest in computer hardware, system configuration, network design and maintenance.
  • Have basic hardware, and software troubleshooting skills.
  • Linux experience is a plus.
  • This is not a telecommuting position. Incumbent is required to be on site.

To apply, please fill out and submit the form below.

If you would also like to mail a resume, please send to: PilgrimPage, Inc., attn: Human Resources, 1310 Wakarusa Drive, Suite A, Lawrence, Kansas 66049. Or you can email your resume to: Human Resources.

Please fill out the form completely.

Name:
Address:
City, State, Zip:
Day phone:
Evening phone:
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I am applying for (check all that apply):

Network Administration
Web Development
Please describe your availability for this position. We are open from 7am to 7pm M-F.:

Please indicate level of experience and knowledge from 1 to 7, with 1 being "never done it, never used it" to 7 being "I should be writing for O'Reilly."

Operating Systems
Windows:
Mac:
*nix:
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Languages
PHP:
MySQL:
XHTML:
CSS:
JavaScript:

Experience and Knowledge
Please detail your experience with PHP and MySQL (or other RMDBS):
Please detail your experience with CSS and XHTML:
Please detail your experience with JavaScript:
Please detail your experience with other web-based programming languages and technologies:
Provide a list of websites that you've helped to create, and describe your role:
Describe one applicable project you have undertaken (example: setup Linux-based firewall and router for home network). Please note how long the project took to complete, the most difficult aspect of that project to solve, and how you solved that (if solved yet).
Please describe your experience with configuring and managing Apache, PHP, and MySQL (or other RMDBS) in a Linux/*nix environment:
Why are you applying for this position?

School and Work Experience
High school (include name, location, and graduation date):
College (include name, location, last year completed):
If you are still in school, what degree are you hoping to receive and when do you expect to graduate:
Other experience and abilities that may be relevant:

Past Employment

Please list your three most recent employers including job title, job description, dates worked and employer contact information.
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Goals
What are your immediate career goals:
What are your long-term career goals and what would you like to learn to do:

Personal Information
Your favorite recreational activity:
Favorite beverage (naming a specific alcohol is fine, we're not that square):
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Favorite website and why:
Favorite movie or TV show:
Favorite ad (any media) and why:
Least favorite ad (any media) and why:
Favorite author:
By submitting this application, I am providing permission for PilgrimPage, Inc. and Absorbent, Ink. to contact my past employers and provided references. If employment is offered, I understand that it is not guaranteed for any specific period of time. I understand that providing false or misleading information is subject to termination of employment. PilgrimPage will not contact my present employer without my written permission. PilgrimPage provides an equal opportunity for all applicants.