Are you ready to join an organization where we focus on People First, have fun at work and make a difference in what we do? Dairyland is proud of our People First culture centered around appreciation, celebrating wins and collaboration. We’ve worked hard to ensure alignment between our culture and our processes and systems, learning and development and rewards and recognition programs. As a team, we work together to leverage the team’s diverse perspectives, ideas and experiences to deliver nothing less than the best. We are collaborative, transparent and committed to our People and their work experience, growth and professional development. **INTERN, TELECOMMUNICATIONS (La Crosse, WI)** _Hourly Wage: $18.00 | Anticipated Start Date: March 30th, 2026_ The Telecommunications Intern will gain hands-on exposure to Dairyland Power Cooperative’s telecommunications systems and infrastructure while assisting with ongoing projects. This role is designed to support students interested in electronics, information technology, or related technical fields. **The Impact You'll Make In This Role:** **ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS** **:** + Work in a team environment to learn about telecommunications and network-related equipment and systems. + Assist with installation, testing, maintenance, and documentation of telecommunications and IT-related projects. + Support technicians and engineers with troubleshooting and basic repair activities under supervision. + Learn and follow safety practices, procedures, and organizational standards. **Your Experience and Expertise:** **MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS** **:** **Education & Experience** : Completion of at least one semester toward a two-year or four-year degree in Electronics, Telecommunications, Information Technology, Networking, Computer Systems, or a related technical field. **Skills** : + Interest in telecommunications, electronics, networking, or IT infrastructure. + Ability to learn and work with a variety of telecommunications, networking, and electronic equipment from multiple manufacturers and vendors. + Basic understanding of electronic or IT concepts (coursework-level knowledge acceptable). + Ability to follow instructions, work collaboratively in a team environment, and communicate effectively. + Ability to differentiate colors **Licenses and Certifications** : Valid Driver’s License. **Physical Demands** : The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. **Environmental Demands** : Work indoors or outdoors. Exposure to 120/240 volt wires while repairing/testing equipment. Dairyland Power Cooperative is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. If you are an individual with disabilities who needs accommodation or you are having difficulty using our website to apply for employment, contact our HR Department at 608-788-4000. With headquarters in La Crosse, Wis., Dairyland is a generation and transmission cooperative that provides wholesale energy for 24 electric distribution cooperatives and 17 municipal utilities in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa and Illinois. At Dairyland, we know that happy employees are the backbone of any good organization. By offering an excellent compensation and benefits package, opportunities for career growth and a supportive environment, Dairyland helps ensure a quality business and premier workplace. Dairyland Power Cooperative is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.