Sprint Intern - Information Technology

Students will be limited to one internship per school year. Spring 2027 internships begin on or after January 11, 2027. The length of the internship may vary depending on the student’s availability. The student may work up to 30 hours per week for a maximum of 360 hours.

Those participating in the Internship Program will be responsible for:

• Providing their own transportation to and from work;
• Arriving at the work site at the time designated by supervisor;
• Performing the tasks assigned by supervisor;
• Demonstrating honestly, punctuality, courtesy, a cooperative attitude, appropriate dress, and a willingness to learn;
• Conform to the guidelines of the internship work site.

Position Information

Working Title of Vacant Position

Working Title of Vacant Position Sprint Intern
- Information Technology

Job Type

Job Type Seasonal/Substitute

Posting Type

Posting Type Intern

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

Department

Department INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Division

Division IT TECH SUPPORT

Requisition Number

Requisition Number 2026497

Number of hours worked per week

Number of hours worked per week Up to 30 hours per week

Work Schedule

Flexible – To be determined

Work Site Location

Work Site Location Chesapeake, VA

Position Driving Requirement

Position Driving Requirement N
- Never

Pay Grade

Pay Grade N/A

Pay Basis

Advertised Salary

$17.50 per hour

Job Description

The City of Chesapeake is accepting applications for Spring 2027 Internships in Information Technology (IT). Gain practical experience, build your technical skills, and discover how technology supports essential City services.

Internship opportunities may be available across various IT divisions. Specific assignments will depend on departmental needs, current projects, and interns’ skills and interests. Interns will work alongside IT professionals while learning about technology operations in local government.

Depending on their assignment, interns may have opportunities to:

• Assist with technical support and troubleshooting.
• Support the setup, configuration, and maintenance of hardware, software, or other technology resources.
• Assist with technology projects, research, testing, and documentation.
• Learn about IT systems, processes, and tools used to support City departments.
• Collaborate with IT staff and end users to identify needs and support technology solutions.
• Develop technical, analytical, customer service, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Students participating in the Internship Program will be responsible for the following:

• Providing their own transportation to and from the worksite.
• Arriving at the worksite at the time designated by the worksite supervisor.
• Completing assigned tasks efficiently and following instructions from the vocational instructor/coordinator and worksite supervisor.
• Demonstrating honesty, punctuality, courtesy, cooperation, appropriate dress, and a willingness to learn.
• Following all guidelines and expectations established by the internship worksite.

Required Qualifications

Must be a college student in good academic standing who is majoring in, or a recent college graduate (i.e., within one year of graduation), in Information Technology or related fields.

Preferred Qualifications

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 10/22/2026

Job Close Date

Job Close Date 10/29/2026

Open Continuous No

Students will be limited to one internship per school year. Spring 2027 internships begin on or after January 11, 2027. The length of the internship may vary depending on the student’s availability. The student may work up to 30 hours per week for a maximum of 360 hours.

Those participating in the Internship Program will be responsible for:

• Providing their own…