Summary

This paid internship involves helping improve communication systems and processes in a county IT department, such as documenting workflows, spotting issues, and suggesting better tools and ways to measure success.

It's a hands-on role where you'll work under supervision to support real IT projects that benefit the community.

A good fit would be a motivated student in IT or computer science who enjoys teamwork, learning quickly, and contributing ideas in a flexible, part-time setup around school.

Key Requirements

Currently enrolled in or recent graduate of a Bachelor's or Master's program in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field with a focus on Telecommunications, Information Systems, or Networking
Minimum 2.5 GPA for undergraduates or 3.0 GPA for graduates, with proof via unofficial/official transcript
Self-motivated and proactive with a strong eagerness to learn
Strong collaboration and teamwork skills in a team environment
Excellent organizational skills to plan, organize, and assist with projects and tasks
Ability to work up to 30 hours per week in-person in Riverside, California, for 8-10 weeks with flexibility for academic obligations
Submit resume and most recent transcript as attachments with application

Full Job Description

The County of Riverside's Information Technology Department is currently seeking a paid intern. The candidate will report to the IT Manager in the Converged Network Services Division.

The in-person student internship position is based in Riverside County and offers a flexible work week consisting of up to 30 hours per week, with flexibility granted around academic obligations. The selected candidate can anticipate the internship to be 8-10 weeks in length.

Requirements

Under supervision, assists and participates in the work performed by employees of a specific profession; Through participation, receive supervised work experience in a specific professional vocation, and performs other related duties as required.

The intern will be responsible for, but not limited to:

Understand telecom workflows.
Identify and recommend process improvements, tools, and KPIs.
Assist in implementing approved changes.
Document current processes and identify bottlenecks.
Recommend tools and define KPIs for performance tracking.
Support implementation of improvements of workflows.

The intern should expect to gain valuable insights into IT operations and processes, learn about the tools we currently utilize, and understand some of the projects we are working on. They will also see the impact these projects have on the community. Additionally, the intern will have the opportunity to collaborate in a team-oriented environment, enhancing their communication and teamwork skills.

Qualifications

Minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average: 2.5 GPA required.

Proof of most current unofficial/official transcript with cumulative GPA must be provided at time of application as well as a resume.Education: Applicants must be currently enrolled/attending school at an accredited college or university in a Bachelor's or Master's degree program.

Areas of Study: Information Technology, Computer Science, or similar.

Minimum Qualifications:

Student, or recent graduate in the Field of Information Technology, Computer Science or a closely related field with a concentration of Telecommunications, Information Systems, or Networking.
2.5 GPA or greater for Undergraduate students.
3.0 GPA or greater for Graduate students.

Additional Desired Candidate Qualifications:

Self-motivated.
Proactive and eager to learn.
Collaborates well with others within a team environment.
Strong organizational skills.
Organize, plan, and assist with other projects/tasks as needed.

**All applicants are required to include a resume and most recent unofficial/official transcript. Document(s) must be uploaded as attachments at time of application to be considered.**

Additional Information

The County of Riverside has a Veteran's Preference Policy. Upload a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 or NGB-22 indicating dates of service, and a copy of your spouse's letter of disability (if applicable) with your application. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for Veteran's Preference. Policy is available here: https://rivcocob.org/sites/g/files/aldnop311/files/2023-05/C-3%2004-04-2023_0.pdf

What's Next?

This recruitment is open to all applicants currently enrolled/attending school at an accredited college or university.

No late applications will be permitted and changes or alterations cannot be accepted. Resumes that include job descriptions and duties copied from the job classification will not be considered.

Applications received prior to the closing date will be considered based on the information submitted. Include relevant work experience details on resume and/or application. Applicants who fail to provide information demonstrating they possess the position requirements may not be considered further in the application process.

General Information
For more information, please contact Nathan Paul at NathPaul@RivCo.org.

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