Broadband & Digital Equity (BDE) Tech Intern (NCS) - BCIT

Baltimore City

Posted 3 months ago

Internship

City of Syracuse, New York

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Responsibilities

The intern will support the BDE Tech Team with the maintenance and troubleshooting of the FreeBmoreWiFi network across various community locations. Additionally, they will assist with project management processes, performance reporting, and event coordination.

Qualifications

The Office of Broadband and Digital Equity (BDE) is seeking a high school or college intern to support the BDE Tech Team. An interest in pursuing a career in information technology or computer science is required. Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and time-management skills are expected.

Job Description

THIS IS A NON-CIVIL SERVICE POSITION

Hiring Salary:

$15.00 Hourly

Get to Know Us

Welcome to the City of Baltimore! Experience the reward of a fulfilling career and enjoy the added element of excitement in a vibrant, diverse atmosphere. The City of Baltimore offers limitless opportunities to help drive social impact, both on the job and in the community, while serving its citizens. Join us in making Baltimore a great place to live and work. In the City of Baltimore, we hire great people and provide them with the skills and opportunities to grow toward their career aspirations. If you are looking for a career change or interested in learning more, explore our opportunities and benefits programs. We are excited to have you as a part of the City of Baltimore Team! The city offers medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, optional life, AD&D, and FSA plans. This office also supplies wellness programs, support groups, and workshops. You can learn about our benefits here: https://humanresources.baltimorecity.gov/hr-divisions/benefits  

Job Summary

The Office of Broadband and Digital Equity (BDE) is seeking a high school or college intern to support the BDE Tech Team. This internship offers hands-on experience with the expansion, support, and maintenance of the FreeBmoreWiFi broadband network, a free public Wi-Fi service deployed at select recreation centers, senior centers, and community hubs across Baltimore. The intern will also gain exposure to project management and senior-level management operations.

Essential Functions

  • Support of project management practices and processes

  • Support of team scrum practices and processes

  • Support of network engineering activities such as network monitoring, issue troubleshooting, issue remediation, and quality assurance and maintenance activities

  • Support of performance reporting and metrics

  • Support of BDE program events

Minimum Qualifications:

For high school students: 

  • An interest in pursuing a career in information technology, an associated apprenticeship or technical training, or a college degree.

High school graduates:

  • An interest in pursing a career or higher education (college or professional training) in information technology.

College students:

  • Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in an associated information technology or computer science field.

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Currently attend a Maryland high school as a junior/senior​​

  • Currently attend a Maryland higher education institution​​

  • Graduated from a Maryland high school, but currently attend a ​non-Maryland higher education institution​​

  • Graduated from a Maryland high school, and is currently enrolled or graduated from a career technical training program

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

  • Excellent communication and presentation skills

  • Ability to work independently and within a team

  • Detail-oriented with a structured approach to tasks

  • Ability to manage time effectively and meet deadlines

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams

Additional Information 

Background Check                                        

Eligible candidates under final consideration for appointment to positions identified as positions of trust will be required to complete authorization for a Criminal Background Check and/or Fingerprint must be successfully completed. 

Probation 

All persons, including current City employees, selected for this position must complete a mandatory six-month probation. 

Baltimore City Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. The City of Baltimore prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, ancestry, creed, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, military service, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Applicants requiring accommodations during the hiring process should contact the Department of Human Resources directly. Do not attach your request for accommodation to the application. 

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Baltimore City

Baltimore is the largest city in the U.S. state of Maryland, and the 29th-most populous city in the country. It was established by the Constitution of Maryland and is not part of any county; thus, it is the largest independent city in the United States. Baltimore has more public monuments than any other city per capita in the country and is home to some of the earliest National Register historic districts in the nation, including Fell's Point (1969), Federal Hill (1970) and Mount Vernon Place (1971). More than 65,000 properties, or roughly one in three buildings in the city, are listed on the National Register, more than any other city in the nation.
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