Information Technology Internship

THIS IS AN IN PERSON INTERNSHIP! This opportunity is targeted towards those from or living in the Bay Area.  If you do not fit this qualification, please feel free to apply for the Port of Oaklands full time jobs on our site: Job Opportunities at the Port of Oakland

If you have questions regarding residency requirements, please email: summerinternship@portoakland.com

Gain an overall understanding of the functions of the Technology & Innovation division within a public agency that supports Aviation, Maritime and Commercial Real-estate, including the installation, maintenance and support of end user devices, business systems and applications and networks.  

The ideal candidate is interested in IT, has a desire to work with others to maintain technology devices within an agency, and has good communication and customer service skills. Ideally the candidate has a computer-based field of study.  

Anticipated Projects Areas:  

Set up new users with workstations, including telephone and other devices. 

Resolve help desk inquiries  

Prepare procedures and user documentation for using the Port’s business operations  

Manage inventory for Port’s IT assets to improve efficiency, and increased visibility, of hardware lifecycles 

Select and implement Cybersecurity training programs/classes 

Develop and test software patching

Residence: Please note you must reside in the San Francisco Bay Area during the internship period. SF/Bay Area includes nine counties: Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Solano, and Sonoma.  

Education: Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent and be currently enrolled in and attending college at the time of applying for the program.  Those who have graduated from college within six months prior to the start of the program are also eligible to apply. (Latest graduation December 2023)