Professional Intern - IT (19hrs/wk)
Washoe County School District is committed to creating an education system where all students achieve academic success, develop personal and civic responsibility, and achieve college and career readiness for the 21st century. We are looking for highly motivated interns to support Washoe County School District in day-to-day professional administrative tasks and activities. If you are ready to kick-start your career and build real-world experience, this internship is for you.
Under general direction, receives training for highly responsible, complex and diversified technical support functions in an Information Technology environment. Practical experience in course of study, shadowing, mentoring, and training opportunities with seasoned professionals. Compensation available.
Incumbent performs related work as required.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTISTICS
This is a special classification for students currently enrolled in an accredited college or university with major course work in a field related to Washoe County School District Information Technology operations and functions.
EXEMPLARY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITES
- Understands the overall concept of Washoe County School District, the mission, strategic plan, and assigned department goals.
- Complete a variety of assignments related to a particular function, applying principles and practices of a professional course of study, to assist with the operations and functions of an assigned area of Washoe County School District.
- Compile data and analyze findings relating to an assigned project.
- Operate a variety of office equipment and technical tools related to job assignments.
- Communicate with members of the general public, officials from other agencies and community groups to gather information necessary to complete assignments and projects.
- Incumbents may also function as a subject matter expert, providing sensitive and detailed program information to district employees and officials, the general public, and/or public jurisdictions as a significant part of the job.
- Applies a thorough and detailed knowledge of the appropriate laws, rules and regulations pertaining to the department or program; gives information regarding the special and/or technical program to district personnel, service providers, vendors and/or the general public.
- The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Maintain confidentiality.
- Willing to learn and receive hands-on experience.
- Strong work ethic and attention to detail.
- Willing to commit 19 hours per week to be physically present at the facility.
EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS
Education/Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would provide the required knowledge and skills is qualifying. A typical way to obtain knowledge skills would be:
- Enrollment in an accredited college or university in pursuit of an Information Technology or closely related degree is required. Course work, prior or current, must include a minimum of 3 units pertinent to the operations of the hiring department with a minimum GPA of 3.0.
OR
- Enrollment in a recognized master's degree program. Course work, prior or current, must include a minimum of 3 units pertinent to the operations of the hiring department.
Knowledge of: Basic computer platforms and configuration, as well as a general understanding of Information Technology environments, functions and operations.
Skill at: Working independently; critical reasoning/thinking, understanding, interpreting, and applying laws, rules as they relate to specialty area(s); Operate a personal computer and a variety of software packages, proficient in Microsoft Office, gathering and analyzing data; preparing clear, concise narrative and statistical reports, records, and correspondence; performing complex clerical and technical work; typing with speed and accuracy; evaluating situations accurately and taking effective courses of action; exercising tact, judgment and strategy with a variety of people and a variety of situations; reading and writing English at a level required for successful job performance; principles and practice of supervision; understanding and carrying out oral and written instructions; establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Licenses/Certificates: None required.
Physical Demands: The position may require walking; standing; bending; carrying of light items, such as laptops, monitors; and other computer equipment. Safe lifting techniques and ability to repeatedly lift up to 30 pounds is required to perform the work.
Work Environment: The environment involves everyday risks or discomforts that require normal safety precautions typical of such places as offices, warehouse, meeting and training rooms, libraries, residences, or commercial vehicles, e.g., use of safe work practices with office equipment, avoidance of trips and falls, observance of fire regulations and traffic signals. The work area is adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated.