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)