Overview

At TDS Telecom, our interns are the future of our company. We provide hands-on learning experiences in a real-world environment, helping you sharpen the skills and knowledge relevant to your field of study or career path. Our goal is to equip you for success and prepare you to compete for opportunities within our company, both now and in the future. Whether you join us immediately after your internship or return to TDS later in your career, we are committed to ensuring you leave with more experience and insight than when you started.

Location: This position has the ability to work remotely out of Madison, WI or the surrounding Wisconsin areas.

Work Schedule: This is a year-round internship starting January 5, 2026, and we require at least 15 hours per week during core business hours of Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm.

Pay: The base pay rate offered for this position is expected to be $19/hour.

Intern Resources:

As an intern at TDS, you'll have the opportunity to partner with seasoned professionals on high-priority company projects and day-to-day operations. During your internship, TDS offers you:

• Access to our Intern Associate Resource Group (ARG): This group provides extra resources for your development, opportunities for internal advancement, and forums to connect with other interns across the company. Our ARG meets monthly, where you can hear about other interns’ projects and engage with leaders from various teams. The group also hosts networking events to help you build valuable connections, with the goal of helping you secure full-time employment upon graduation.
• Prioritization of Your Professional Development: TDS offers in-depth training to ensure you are continuously growing and developing your skills.
• Focus on Ethics and a Healthy Work-Life Balance: We emphasize ethical practices and offer a business casual work environment to promote a balanced, supportive culture.
• Encouragement to Volunteer: Interns are encouraged to engage in local charities, university activities, and community events, fostering personal and professional growth through meaningful contributions.

Responsibilities

In this position you will have the opportunity to work in a fast-paced, high-tech learning environment to build, analyze, and administer our network, server, and security related infrastructure. Your existing problem solving, communication, and organizational skills will be expanded by learning to use a broad spectrum of leading-edge technologies that will build a solid foundation for your career. These include but are not limited to:

• Linux server administration
• Scripting (e.g., Python, Bash)
• Containers
• Virtual Machines
• Physical Hardware
• Monitoring Platforms (e.g., Icinga, Nagios)
• Infrastructure Automation (e.g. Puppet)
• Networking

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Excited to learn how to manage servers and troubleshoot issues in a Linux-based environment
• Ready to build integrations and automation using Python
• Ability to engineer solutions to challenging issues
• Comfortable learning new technologies to optimize and expand existing infrastructure tooling

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency
• Must be able to complete working hours between M-F 8-5pm
• Must be able to work a minimum of 15 hours per week
• Must be 18+ years of age

Other Qualifications

• Knowledge and/or experience with Linux
• Knowledge and/or experience using scripting programs including Python

Do you meet the Required Qualifications but are unsure if your experience aligns with the Other Qualifications? We encourage you to apply! Research shows that many candidates hesitate to apply unless they meet 100% of the qualifications, even when they possess the skills and experience needed to succeed in the role. Experience and skills come in many forms, and they may not always match exactly what’s listed on paper, but they can still lead to success. If you meet the Required Qualifications and believe you have the potential to thrive in this role, we encourage you to apply today!

Benefits

Associates scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week have access to medical, dental, vision, life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and paid time off benefits such as vacation (15 days accrued per year for full-time; pro-rated for part-time associates working between 20-39 hours), sick leave (10 days accrued per year for full-time and pro-rated for all other associates), seven paid national holidays and one floating holiday, paid parental leave (2 weeks after 12 months of employment), among others.  Short Term Disability and Long Term Disability coverage is also available for associates working 30 or more hours per week and Education Assistance is available to full-time associates.  Associates scheduled to work under twenty hours per week or for a limited term (i.e. interns) are eligible for medical coverage, the 401(k) plan (if 18 or older), as well as sick leave (10 days accrued per year for full-time and pro-rated for all other associates). 

Who is TDS Telecom?

TDS Telecom provides high-speed internet, TV entertainment, and phone services to a diverse range of communities, including small to mid-sized urban, suburban, and rural areas across the U.S. With over 50 years of experience, TDS is committed to building and expanding fiber optic networks that bring cutting-edge connectivity to neighborhoods nationwide. Serving over 1 million connections, our mission is to create a better world by delivering innovative communication solutions that enhance the way people live, work, and connect. Visit tdstelecom.com to learn more! 

At TDS, we are committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and value the difference of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives in our workforce. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.

Pay Range (Hr./Yr.)

$0.00/Hr. - $0.00/Hr.