Sarasota County Government · 2 weeks ago
Desktop Support Operations Intern - On-Site Summer 2026 Internship
Administration Center
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$15/hr - $20/hr
Start in 2026 SummerSarasota County Government is seeking an intern in the Enterprise Information Technology department. This internship offers the opportunity to gain additional experience in Help Desk, Desktop Support, and Endpoint Management while making a positive impact in the community.
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Responsibilities
Shadow of Help Desk personnel to learn and document how staff triage initial requests
Shadow of Desktop Support personnel to learn and document Level 2 escalations of technical requests
Troubleshooting and repair of Windows base systems as needed
Using Microsoft’s System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) to image computers including installing software, updating drivers, and preparing the computers for final deployment
Working with Warehouse staff to receive shipments, update stock and submit inventory changes
Using ITSM – Cherwell for tracking work in tickets (technical issues/service requests)
Contributing to the technical Knowledge Base
Collaborate with your department colleagues to make and influence real changes
A presentation to the County Administrator and other County Leadership staff is required at the close of the internship program on Friday, August 7, 2026
Participate in all organized intern events and trainings
Qualification
Required
Ages 16-17 with parental consent, or 18 and above
Eligible to work in the United States – we love local, national, and international students!
Active, enrolled student
CJIS Clearance: The successful candidate will be subject to an extensive background check(s) as a part of the hiring process
Benefits
Competitive wage
Hands-on work experience
Professional headshot
1-1 mentoring with county staff
Professional Development Events: Civics 101 & Facility Tour, Own Your Career, Business Etiquette & Professional Networking, Philanthropy & Your Career, Board of County Commission Public Hearing Session, Speaking for Success
Opportunity to job shadow in other departments
Company
Sarasota County Government
Sarasota County Government is a county organization that dedicated to providing customer-focused services that add value to the community.
Founded in 1921
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Amanda Glover, PHR, SHRM-CP
Human Resources Business Partner
Chris Louria
Chief Human Resources Officer/Director
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