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SalaryStudent Intern in the Department of Technology
$20 per hour
About Us
The Charter County of Wayne is Michigan's first and largest County! Home to 34 cities and nine townships; from Rockwood to Livonia, from Sumpter Township to the Grosse Pointes, each community in Wayne County offers residents and businesses a unique blend of opportunity to live, work, play and raise families. Headquartered in beautiful Downtown Detroit, our largest city and the automotive capital of the world, Wayne County Government offers a diversified economy and high standards for our residents' quality of life. With a history rich in culture, arts and diverse communities, Wayne County takes pride in its promotion of diversity, inclusion and equity, not only through its residents but also through its employees. Becoming a part of the Wayne County team means that you are driven, ambitious and ready to have a positive impact on the community.
Purpose/Description
Wayne County Information Technology (IT) offers a unique experience for a highly motivated, self-directed IT intern with a passion for technology. The intern will actively contribute to meaningful projects and experience business culture through work assignments and structured activities. The intern will be able to enhance their computer skills and learn new systems and software while having the opportunity to share knowledge gained from recent courses.
Required Education
- Currently enrolled in college
- Computer Science, Information Technology or Management Information Systems major
Major Duties, Tasks & Knowledge
- Support IT teams in maintaining hardware and software applications
Rotate through various IT divisions shadowing and working with knowledgeable IT professionals
Organize and maintain IT resources
Skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work independently and well in a team environment
Excellent research and problem solving skills
Strong work ethic and attention to detail
Social Skills Requirement
Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Speaking- Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Active Engagement - Giving full attention to what other people are communicating, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times, and conveying information effectively.
Equal Employment Opportunity: Wayne County provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to: recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. For information regarding the Department of Justice - EEO Utilization Report, please visit https://www.waynecounty.com/departments/phr/legalpostings.aspx.
Accommodations: If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact the Wayne County Department of Personnel/Human Resources at 313-224-5901 or via email at hrexam@waynecounty.com. Hearing or speech impaired persons using TDD's or similar devices may contact the Michigan Relay Center, toll free at (800) 6493777 or 711 to communicate directly with the Department of Personnel/Human Resources during regular working hours.
