Summer Intern - Information Technology/Network Communications Team at City of Chesapeake Human Resources – Chesapeake, Virginia
City of Chesapeake Human Resources
Chesapeake, Virginia, 23322, United States
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Working Title of Vacant PositionSummer Intern - Information Technology/Network Communications Team
Job Type: Seasonal/Substitute
Posting Type: Intern
Number of Vacancies: 1
Department: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Division: IT- ENTERPRISE APP SERVS
Requisition Number: 2026111
Number of hours worked per week: Up to 20 hours per week
Work Schedule: Flexible – To be determined | N = Never
Work Site Location: Chesapeake, VA
Position Driving Requirement: N - Never
Pay Basis: Weekly
Advertised Salary:
Job Description:
The intern will assist the team with a variety of technical and operational tasks while gaining exposure to enterprise networking technologies used to support City services.
Project Support
Required Qualifications:
Job Open Date: 03/13/2026
Job Close Date: 03/27/2026
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Job Type: Seasonal/Substitute
Posting Type: Intern
Number of Vacancies: 1
Department: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Division: IT- ENTERPRISE APP SERVS
Requisition Number: 2026111
Number of hours worked per week: Up to 20 hours per week
Work Schedule: Flexible – To be determined | N = Never
Work Site Location: Chesapeake, VA
Position Driving Requirement: N - Never
Pay Basis: Weekly
Advertised Salary:
$17 hourly
Job Description:
The City of Chesapeake is seeking a motivated Summer Intern to support the IT Network Communications Team. This internship offers students hands-on experience supporting network infrastructure, telecommunications systems, and IT operations within a municipal government environment.
The intern will assist the team with a variety of technical and operational tasks while gaining exposure to enterprise networking technologies used to support City services.
Key Responsibilities
Network and Hardware Support
- Assist with maintaining and updating hardware inventory records
- Help organize and clean IT equipment closets
- Support patch panel cable management, labeling, and clean up
- Assist with removal and installation of network equipment
Project Support
- Provide assistance with IT and network infrastructure projects
- Help document network environments and create network diagrams
- Support infrastructure monitoring activities under staff guidance
Telecommunications Support
- Assist with phone system upgrades and equipment staging
- Support phone deployment across City departments
- Assist with collection and disposal of outdated phones
- Gain exposure to VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) services
Technical Learning Opportunities
During the internship, students will gain exposure to:
During the internship, students will gain exposure to:
- Network segmentation and Network Address Translation (NAT)
- Firewall security concepts and network protection strategies
- Infrastructure services and network monitoring tools
- Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching and routing concepts
- Enterprise network protocols and hardware
Preferred Qualifications
- Current student pursuing a degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Network Administration, Cybersecurity, or a related field
- Basic knowledge of computer hardware and networking concepts
- Interest in networking, telecommunications, or IT infrastructure
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment
What You’ll Gain
- Hands-on exposure to enterprise networking and telecommunications systems
- Experience supporting real-world IT projects in a local government environment
- Mentorship from experienced IT professionals
- Insight into public sector technology operations
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, Computer Science, Business, or related fields.
Job Open Date: 03/13/2026
Job Close Date: 03/27/2026
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Summer 2026 internships begin on or after May 4, 2026. The length of the internship may vary depending on the student’s availability. The student may work up to 20 hours per week for a maximum of 240 hours.
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Chesapeake, Virginia, 23322, United States
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