Audio Visual Student Intern

Audio Visual Student Intern

This student internship is located in downtown Chicago, IL. The internship provides students with an opportunity to gain exposure to a wide range of audio and visual systems, interact with knowledgeable and experienced professionals, and earn school credit if offered by the student's school. The interns report directly to one of the Systems Supervisor. Dates and hours are flexible and are determined by the Court and each student.
The interns function as student trainees and the duties include:
Assisting in providing audio/visual systems support.
Moving and connecting mobile audio/visual/teleconferencing equipment.
Troubleshooting audio/visual/teleconferencing equipment for Court events.
Performing other duties as assigned.
A candidate must currently be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program. The successful candidate must be punctual, detail-oriented, able to provide a high level of customer service. The candidate must be able to display professional and positive demeanor and appearance appropriate for a court environment (business/office wear-professional). The ability to lift items in excess of 30 pounds is a function of the position. Preference is given to those pursuing a major or minor in Audio Visual Technology or Information Technology. A candidate must adhere to court confidentiality requirements, Code of Conduct for Judicial Employees, computer security policy and social media policy. The selected candidate is subject to an FBI fingerprint check as a condition of employment and may be subject to periodic updates.
Consideration is only given to those who apply through the Court's online applicant tracking system and provide a cover letter and resume by August 10, 2026. To view openings and to apply, visit our applicant tracking system at: ILND Jobs. Due to the volume of applications received, the Court will only communicate with those applicants who will be interviewed. Applicants selected for interviews will be communicated to only through email and must travel at their own expense and relocation expenses will not be reimbursed. Funding for housing will not be provided and is the responsibility of the intern throughout the internship. The United States District Court is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diversity is important to the Judiciary. It is an essential component of services that the Judiciary is charged with providing to maintain justice, equality, fairness, respect, and dignity in society. To fulfill its duties, the Judiciary must include all members of society—not just regardless, but also inclusive of race, gender, disability, and the many other variables that make up the citizens of our nation. The Judiciary has a duty to promote a fair, just, and sustainable model of inclusive democracy and social justice that surpasses any governmental entity in the history of this nation or of any other nation.
In order to be eligible for employment, applicants must meet one of the following requirements: U.S. citizen; Person who owes allegiance to the U.S. (i.e., nationals of American Samoa, Swains Island, and the Northern Mariana Islands); Person admitted as a refugee or granted asylum who has filed a declaration of intention to become a lawful permanent resident and then a citizen when eligible; or Lawful permanent resident (i.e., green card holder) who is seeking citizenship. A lawful permanent resident "seeking citizenship": May not apply for citizenship until he or she has been a permanent resident for at least five years (three years if seeking naturalization as a spouse of a citizen); Must apply for citizenship within six months of becoming eligible; and Must complete the process within two years of applying (unless there is a delay caused by the processors of the application).