• Internship - IT Applications

    Spurwink Services (Westbrook, ME)


    Westbrook, ME, USA | Internship | Hourly | 18.00 per hour | Full Time

     

    THIS INTERNSHIP REQUIRES THAT ALL APPLICANTS MUST CURRENTLY BE FULL-TIME RESIDENTS OF MAINE OR ATTEND A COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY IN MAINE.

     

    Spurwink Mission

     

    Spurwink is a non-profit organization that responds to community needs by providing behavioral health care, substance use disorder services, and support services for people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds, as well as their families.

    Internship Details:

    + Start Date: June 1, 2026

    + End Date: August 6, 2026 (10-week duration)

    + Hours per week : 32 hours per week (Monday – Thursday)

    + Hybrid Position: Monday through Wednesday.

    + In-Person Intern Professional Development Cohort: Will be held on Thursdays and is in person at our administrative offices in the Greater Portland area.

    Responsibilities of the IT Applications Department:

    The IT applications department manages and secures all electronic health records for Spurwink Services. The department oversees the conversion and organization of all clinical health records into a modern documentation management system. The department is also responsible for creating training materials for future staff.

     

    PLEASE NOTE: THE IT APPLICATIONS DEPARTMENT IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR CYBERSECURITY WORK.

    Intern Responsibilities:

    As an intern, you will be able to assist the IT applications team with the diverse work of their department. As part of the internship program, you will have the opportunity to meet weekly with a cohort of interns to build camaraderie, share your experiences, and learn from knowledgeable Spurwink employees.

    Requirements:

    + Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program (sophomore–senior) or recent graduate in Information Systems, Computer Science, Data Analytics, or related field.

    + Beginner proficiency or higher in SQL or a scripting language (PowerShell or Python).

    + Familiarity with Microsoft 365 (Teams, OneDrive, SharePoint, Excel).

    + Ability to commute to the Greater Portland area throughout the entire internship.

    + Interest in non-profit mission; strong communication, independence, and critical thinking skills.

    + Attend weekly supervisor meeting and complete a capstone reflection/project documenting goals, skills learned, and internship outcomes.

    Qualifications:

    + Introductory coursework in databases/SQL, data analytics, or scripting; familiarity with basic ETL concepts.

    + Curiosity to learn Sisense and Excel analytics; ability to explain findings clearly.

    + Interest in automation (PowerShell/Power Automate) and interoperability.

    + Professional habits in a hybrid setting; ability to document work for reuse.

    + Respect for confidentiality and compliance (PHI/PII awareness).

    Preferred Qualifications:

    + Projects using SQL Server/MySQL, Python, or PowerShell.

    + Exposure to BI dashboards (Sisense, Power BI, Tableau) and SharePoint lists.

    + Experience with Power Apps or Power Automate.

     

    Spurwink is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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