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W. M. Keck Observatory

Operates world-class ground-based telescopes for astronomy

High School Student Assistant Intern - Systems Administration

System AdministrationUpdated on Nov 13
InternshipWaimea, HI, USA$16 - $18.52 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Be a high school student in good standing.
  • Have computer skills.
  • Be able to work part-time hours during the school year and during the summer.

Responsibilities

  • Help set up Windows and Mac systems and troubleshoot computer hardware.
  • Build and test network cables.
  • Keep equipment organized and ready for use.
  • Assist with data entry and configuring and troubleshooting software across different platforms.
  • Help manage network table data and maintain software setups.
  • Organize files and inventory, pull cables, tidy rooms, and label items.

About the Company

W. M. Keck Observatory

Operates world-class ground-based telescopes for astronomy

Operates two 10-meter optical/infrared telescopes on Maunakea with imagers, spectrographs, and laser guide star adaptive optics. Light from space is collected and processed by its instruments to produce images and spectra; the adaptive optics system sharpens images by correcting atmospheric distortion in real time. It stands out as a nonprofit scientific partnership among Caltech, the University of California, and NASA, funded by the W. M. Keck Foundation, with access for a broad astronomy community. Its goal is to enable astronomical discovery by providing premier observing facilities and advanced instruments for research.

Company size
51-200
Company stage
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Total funding
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Headquarters
Waimea/Kamuela CDP, United States
Founded
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