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2026 Student Intern - Information Technology Services

Turlock Irrigation District
Internship
On-site
Turlock, California, United States
Information Technology/Engineering

Description

The IT Services Internship is designed to provide students with a hands-on, professional learning experience that aligns with their field of study. Interns will work closely with the IT Services Department staff, gaining exposure to real-world IT operations and contributing to projects that support organizational technology needs.

Examples of Duties

Key Responsibilities

Interns will assist with a variety of tasks, including some or all of the following:

  • Performing software updates across systems
  • Providing user support at the help desk
  • Communicate clearly and professionally with all District departments
  • Managing and tracking hardware inventory
  • Conducting media sanitization and disposal in compliance with security standards
  • Performing data entry and maintaining accurate records
  • Troubleshooting hardware and software issues
  • Data analysis, software development, testing, requirements gathering
  • Collaborating with multiple IT teams, including: 
    • Service Desk
    • Operations
    • Applications
    • Cybersecurity

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the internship, students will have:

  • Practical experience in IT support and operations
  • Exposure to enterprise-level IT systems and processes
  • Improved technical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
  • Understanding of IT security practices and compliance standards
  • Experience working in a collaborative, professional environment

Typical Qualifications

  • Posting Deadline:  Until Filled

  • Job Duration:  Flexible, approx. 3-6 Months - Summer of 2026

  • Class Level:  Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, Senior, Graduate currently enrolled in a college or university program related to Information Technology, Computer Science, or a similar field

  • Job Category:  Information Technology

  • Salary Level:  Hourly Pay

  • Hourly Rate:  $20.00/hr. commensurate with experience

  • Work Hours:  Flexible, up to 40hrs per week

  • Experience Level:  Basic knowledge of computer hardware, software, and Microsoft Office Suite preferred but not required