Mayors Fellow Program - IT Intern

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This is an EXCITING time to Join the City of Richmond! We are committed to nurturing talent fostering growth opportunities and building strong connections within our workforce. As we continue to make strides to becoming the employer of choice we are thrilled about the below employee benefit enhancements:

• Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
• Language Incentive
• Referral Bonus
• Tuition Assistance Program

1. Networking (if applicable): Assist in the configuration installation and maintenance of networking equipment such as routers switches and firewalls. Participate in network troubleshooting and performance monitoring activities. Support the implementation of network security measures and protocols. Collaborate with the IT team on network design and optimization projects.

2. End User Desktop Support (if applicable): Provide technical assistance to end users experiencing hardware software or network issues. Install configure and troubleshoot desktop computers laptops printers and other peripherals. Assist in the deployment and maintenance of software applications and operating systems. Respond to help desk tickets and escalate issues as needed to ensure timely resolution.

3. General Responsibilities: Collaborate with team members to support IT infrastructure and systems across the organization. Document procedures configurations and troubleshooting steps for future reference. Participate in meetings and training sessions to expand knowledge and skills. Adhere to IT policies procedures and security best practices. Complete assigned projects and tasks within established timelines.

To be considered for an internship in this program applicants must adhere to the following criteria:

• The student must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program be in good academic standing (as defined below) and be registered for courses during the internship period. Summer Interns do not have to be enrolled in summer school but must be enrolled for the upcoming Fall semester.
• Be currently enrolled as an undergraduate student a graduate student or a recent graduate of an undergraduate degree program from a fouryear institution in good academic standing (within the last 6 months
• After graduating from a degree program the student no longer qualifies for an internship with this program unless they have been accepted into a graduate program which is scheduled to begin within twelve (12) months of the hire date.
• Students must provide a college transcript and approval from the Academic Advisor or Career Development Counselor prior to the interview date.
• Students must be lawfully authorized to work in the United States and are required to present proof of such eligibility prior to beginning work.
• Undergraduate students must have completed 60 credit hours and have a 2.5 overall grade point average.
• Graduate students must be enrolled at an accredited institution and have a 3.0 overall grade point average.
• No special certification or license is required.

ADA COMPLIANCE

The City of Richmond Virginia is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the City to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The City of Richmond provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.

The City of Richmond is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment the City of Richmond will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations. If you require reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to participate in the job application and/or the interview process please contact Jessica McKenzie Human Resources Manager by email at .

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruitment hiring placement promotion termination layoff transfer leaves of absence compensation and training.

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