Summer Intern - Information Technology/Network Communications Team

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Position Information

Working Title of Vacant Position
Summer 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

Work Site Location
Chesapeake, VA

Position Driving Requirement
N - Never

Pay Grade
N/A

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  • Assist with collection and disposal of outdated phones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:
  • 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.

Preferred Qualifications

Posting Detail Information

Job Open Date
03/13/2026

Job Close Date
03/27/2026

Open Continuous

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.


ADA Checklist

Overall Physical Strength Demands

Overall Physical Strength Demands
L=Light - Exerting up to 20 lbs. occasionally, 10 lbs. frequently, or negligible amounts constantly OR requires walking or standing to a significant degree.

Physical Demands

C = Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. F = Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. O = Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. R = Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. N = Never- Never occurs.

Standing
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Sitting
Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Walking
Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Lifting
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Lifting Amount
Exerting up to 20 lbs

Carrying
Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Carrying Weight
Exerting up to 20 lbs

Pushing/Pulling
Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.

Pushing/Pulling Weight
Exerting up to 10 lbs

Reaching
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Handling
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Fine Dexterity
Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.

Kneeling
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Crouching
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Crawling
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Bending
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Twisting
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Climbing
Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.

Balancing
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.

Vision
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.

Hearing
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.

Talking
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.

Foot Controls
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.

Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids Used

Protective Equipment Required

Health and Safety

D = Daily W = Several Times Per Week M = Several Times Per Month S = Seasonally N = Never

Mechanical Hazards
N = Never

Chemical Hazards
N = Never

Electrical Hazards
M = Several Times Per Month

Fire Hazards
N = Never

Explosives
N = Never

Communicable Diseases
N = Never

Physical Danger or Abuse
N = Never

Other

If Other, Description

Environmental Factors

D = Daily W = Several Times Per Week M = Several Times Per Month S = Seasonally N = Never

Dirt and Dust
N = Never

Extreme Temperatures
N = Never

Noise and Vibration
N = Never

Fumes and Odors
N = Never

Wetness/Humidity
N = Never

Darkness or Poor Lighting
N = Never

Primary Work Location
Office Environment

Non-Physical Demands

C = Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. F = Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. O = Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. R = Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. N = Never- Never occurs.

Time Pressures
Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.

Emergency Situations
N = Never

Frequent Change of Tasks
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Irregular Work Schedule/Overtime
N = Never

Performing Multiple Tasks Simultaneously
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Working Closely with Others as Part of a Team
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.

Tedious or Exacting Work
Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Noisy/Distracting Environment
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Other

If Other, Description

Can anyone assist the employee in performing the primary tasks assigned to this position? If yes, identify the eligible task(s)
Yes. Supervisor

Professional References

Professional References

Please provide contact information for professional references.

Minimum Requests
0

Maximum Requests
4

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