Summer College Intern

Job DescriptionThe New York City Department of Correction (DOC) is an integral part of the City’s evolving criminal justice system, participating in reform initiatives and strategies aimed to move the City towards a smaller jail system without compromising public safety. The DOC is responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for our employees, visitors, volunteers and people in our custody. Importantly, safe jails enable DOC to provide people in custody with the tools and opportunities they need to successfully re-enter their communities. The DOC operates facilities and court commands across the five boroughs with more than 9,000 diverse professionals and knowledgeable experts.We are seeking motivated and enthusiastic individuals interested in pursuing a career in technology to join our Information Technology Internship program. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in various aspects of IT support, operations, and administration within our agency.-Provide first-level support to uniform and civilian staff, addressing technical issuesrelated to hardware, software, and network connectivity.-Assist the desktop support team in troubleshooting and resolving issues with PCs,iPads, tablets and other devices.-Gain exposure to Information Technology Operations and Administration systemmaintenance, user management, and data security practices.-Participate in the planning and implementation of new technology initiatives, workingclosely with senior IT staff to evaluate, deploy, and support innovative solutions.QualificationsAs of June of the Program year the prospective interne must be a student matriculated in a college or be a recent college graduate (winter/spring term of the Program year).NOTE: Appointment to this title is only valid for the duration of the Program, June - August each year.Additional InformationThe City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.