IT Intern chez City of Champaign, IL

About the Department

The City of Champaign seeks qualified candidates for a career opportunity as an Intern in the Information Technologies Department.

Position Duties

This position will learn about and gain hands on experience with a variety of municipal IT operations including hardware and software installation, maintenance, and support; documentation; and research. The Intern may also gain exposure to other key IT areas such as cybersecurity, systems administration, cloud/networking, and enterprise applications.

The position is in-person and for up to 20 hours per week, Monday through Friday, for Spring 2025, with the potential to continue as full-time during Summer 2026, if mutually agreeable. The position will begin January 2026.

Required Qualifications
• Current enrollment in a college or university-level degree program in Computer Engineering, Network Administration, or related field.
• Knowledge of computer hardware and software setup and troubleshooting or common computer operating systems.
• Experience with Microsoft suite of applications.
• Ability to effectively research various topics using a variety of sources.
• Ability to communicate technical information to both technical and non-technical persons effectively.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service to City employees, including effective communication skills and the ability to resolve concerns from upset or frustrated individuals.
• Ability to perform assigned job duties that require physical agility as noted in the job description, with or without accommodation, such as:
o Work in areas kept at lower temperatures (e.g. server room)
o Occasionally working in confined spaces and/or cramped body positions and in close proximity with others
o Possible proximity to electrical hazards
o Ability to lift up to approximately 50 pounds for up to 10 feet.

Preferred Qualifications
• Experience with Windows-based operating systems.

Criminal background check will be required. The salary is $15.00 per hour. Applications must be submitted online no later than Sunday, November 30, 2025, for first consideration. Position will remain open until filled.