Information Technology Intern

Introduction

Are you a college student who loves technology? Do you enjoy challenges and learning new skills? If so, you are encouraged to apply for a summer internship with Prince William County'sDepartment of Information Technology (DoIT).

We have two paid internship positions for undergraduate students for the summer of 2024. These internships will be provided to undergraduate college students in the furtherance of their education. Students applying for an internship are encouraged to have an interest in computer science, engineering, cyber security, scripting and programming, networking and security, systems and services, data management, and business of IT, but other applicants may be considered based on their application or experience.

About the Internship

Interns will be supporting the Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) during the busy summer season and will work as part of the DoIT Parks team. They will assist with installing and troubleshooting software and hardware at all Park sites.

The primary responsibility of this position is to oversee DPR's Point of Sale devices, primarily located at the water parks and Prince William community pools, necessitating access to a car for consistent travel between sites to provide technical support to DPR employees. The preferred candidate should have advanced proficiency in Windows 10/11, IOS/Android platforms, accompanied by a strong background in customer service and adept multitasking skills. Familiarity with DPR's main application, "RecTrac," would be highly beneficial. The main work location will be at George Hellwig Memorial Park, specifically at the Admin Building.

Lengthof Internship

Internships will generally start in late April and end in early September. Exact dates will be agreed on at the time of hire.

Other Information

Interns are paid hourly at arate of $18/hour, depending on experience. The schedule entails 15-20 hours per week, with shifts spanning 4 to 5 hours. Assignments may involve work either in the office or in the field.

Interns are required to work every Saturday and Sunday, as well as Holidays.

How to Apply

Apply for this internship using the application process. Please be sure to include the following attachments:

• Resume (Required)
• Cover Letter (Required) describing why you want to work for DoIT

Please note:

This internship is not part of the county-wide internship program. Candidates who want to be considered for either or both of these programs must apply separately for consideration.

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Prince William County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and supports workforce diversity.

Prince William County determines the legal employment status of all County employees by utilizing a two step process. Document verification is the first step of the process which is required of all employers as set forth in the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

The second step in our process is E-Verify, an Internet-based system made available by the Department of Homeland Security and the Social Security Administration. This system permits the County to electronically confirm legal employment status.