IT Application Development Intern – Summer 2026

Company Overview 

Encore is a global leader in event production, supporting meeting and event professionals with event technology, production, tradeshow and exhibition services. Known for its award-winning customer service, the company is guided by its purpose to connect and inspire, supporting more than 2,200 premier event venues, including hotels, convention centers and corporate campuses worldwide. Encore is one of the 2025 Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® and has been a certified Great Place To Work™ for four years running, reflecting the company's investment in its people as the foundation of customer success. Headquartered in Schiller Park, Illinois, Encore operates in 22 countries across North America, Europe, the Middle East, Australia, and Asia Pacific.

Position Overview

Assist the Applications Development Group in enhancing and supporting Encore applications.  You will be handed extending and upgrading the existing web-based code, evaluating database query improvements, upgrading web and mobile applications, and writing new reports and database queries.   This position is based in Schiller Park, IL.  Temporary housing is not provided for this role.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Working under the supervision of a Senior Developer, you will design, develop, and test system features using Encore’s software development methodology.
• Working with the Project Management Office, you will evaluate and document feature requests, and bug fixes, and build a plan for project delivery, with the ultimate goal of user acceptance.
• Working with the Application Services team you will package and release your system changes as required by our Environment Change Management process.

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in process
• Experience programming with C# or VB.Net
• Experience programming with ASP.Net and client/server architecture desired
• Experience working with JavaScript, JavaScript libraries, and frameworks
• Experience writing T-SQL syntax in a Microsoft SQL Server environment
• The ability to work in an agile and creative environment
• Solid communication and customer service skills
• Highly motivated individual with a passion for customer service, follow-through, and learning

Competencies

• Exceed Customer Expectations
• Teamwork
• Communication skills

The compensation offered for this role is determined based on the qualifications outlined in the job posting for the specified location. Final compensation is based on a number of factors including location, travel, relevant work experience, or particular skills and expertise. In addition, some positions may be eligible for other compensation such as potential overtime, bonuses or incentives.

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