Summer Intern I - Information Technology

All current City of Sarasota employees must apply to job postings on the internal career site.

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Department:

Information Technology

Employee Type:

Temporary (Fixed Term)

Time Type:

Part time

Salary Range:

$16 Hourly

Job Posting Period:

April 29, 2026 - May 14, 2026 12:00 A.M.

Job Description:

Overview

The IT Intern will support the IT department with day‑to‑day technical operations, hardware preparation, inventory management, and basic end‑user support. This role is ideal for someone interested in building hands-on IT skills in a professional environment while learning how an IT department functions.

Essential Functions

• Assist with imaging, deploying, and setting up new workstations.

• Perform basic hardware troubleshooting (peripherals, connectivity, startup issues).

• Organize and maintain IT storage areas, including labeling and cable management.

• Help track and update asset inventory via Excel (laptops, monitors, accessories).

• Support onboarding activities such as preparing equipment for new hires.

• Assist in maintaining documentation, guides, and inventory records.

• Shadow IT staff on system administration, projects, and daily tasks.

• Participate in special IT projects as needed (network closet cleanup, device lifecycle tasks).

• The intent of this class description is to provide a representative summary of the types of duties and responsibilities that would be required of classifications given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Incumbent may be required to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in the job description.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and experience equivalent to a junior or senior in high school or attending college or vocational school.

Interest in computer hardware, networking, or IT support.

Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn.
Basic understanding of Windows/Mac systems.
Ability to follow procedures and work independently with guidance.
Good communication and customer service skills.

Job Based Competencies

• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.

• Ability to plan, organize, and implement action with reference to assignments.

• Ability to communicate ideas, both verbally and in writing, with clarity and precision.

• Ability to maintain accurate and comprehensive records of activities.

• Ability to adapt to changing assignments and a varying workload which may be inherent in the orientation to any given science, discipline, or municipal operation.

• Ability to effectively participate in such work as may be required.

• Ability to develop the skills and knowledge necessary to perform the assigned position, in accordance with the standards set by both the Department Head and the educational institution.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees, superiors, officials of the City, and the general public.

Responsibility

Responsible to the assigned Department Head, but may operate under the direction of any number of others in the dep