Spring Intern - Information Technology

Job Description

The City of Chesapeake is offering an exciting opportunity for current college students to intern with the Department of Information Technology. This 12-week internship provides valuable hands-on experience working on a major initiative to modernize and transform the City’s Tax System.

As an intern, you will work directly with the Tax Modernization Project Team, contributing to efforts that evaluate existing City tax processes and convert them into streamlined, technology-driven solutions. This role offers the opportunity to learn about enterprise system implementation, local government operations, and the intersection of technology and public service.The ideal candidate will be an enthusiastic learner with interests in local government, taxation systems, real estate, and personal property billing.

Key Responsibilities :

• Assist with system configuration, testing, and validation activities
• Support the development of training materials and technical documentation
• Participate in project planning meetings and workshops
• Review and document existing business processes and workflows
• Contribute to the creation of user job aids and support resources

This internship provides a meaningful opportunity to gain professional experience, apply academic knowledge, and make a real impact on a project that will improve how the City delivers tax services to its residents. 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