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Category: Information Technology

Type: Internship

Location: In-Person in Tacoma

Application Deadline: Mar. 14, 2025

Starts: Mar. 24, 2025

Available Positions: 1

Salary Range: $21.00 - $23.28

Hours Per Week: 20 - 29

$ Paid
 Full Time
 Part Time

Available Days of the Week

  • Monday - Flexible
  • Tuesday - Flexible
  • Wednesday - Flexible
  • Thursday - Flexible
  • Friday - Flexible
  • Saturday - Flexible
  • Sunday - Flexible

Description

Based on our internal equity review process,  the starting salary for this position will be $21.00

The current full hourly range for this position is $21.00 -$23.28

Parks Tacoma in partnership with Tacoma Community College is seeking for Information Technology interns.  Join our amazing Information Technology team.  Parks Tacoma in partnership with Tacoma Community College is seeking for Information Technology Interns.  Build lasting relationships,  learn alongside seasoned IT professionals and gain hands on experience in a rapidly growing information technology ecosystem.  Selected interns will complete a 4-month paid internship as a part of the Parks &  Recreation Information Technology team.

 

Work where you play!

Join our team at Parks Tacoma to put your skills to use serving your community and making Tacoma a vibrant,  healthy,  and welcoming place to live.

Who We Are

Parks Tacoma is a CAPRA-accredited and AZA-accredited,  independent park district that leads efforts to build a healthy,  sustainable community.  Located in Tacoma,  Washington,  Parks Tacoma’s mission is to create healthy opportunities to play,  learn,  and grow.  The independent park district spans the city providing a wide range of life-enriching destinations and services,  including 70+  parks,  80+  miles of trails,  1,000+  acres of urban forest,  66 playgrounds,  four community centers,  Point Defiance Zoo &  Aquarium,  Northwest Trek Wildlife Park,  Point Defiance Park,  and much more.  Our work is guided by eight core values that are the foundation of our actions and goals:  innovation,  excellence,  equity,  inclusiveness,  sustainability,  accountability,  safety,  and fun.

Why You’ll Love it Here

Come work with us and work where you play!  You will contribute to the overall vitality and well-being of your community when you work for Parks Tacoma,  and you’ll do so as part of a supportive team of committed,  passionate,  and mission-driven professionals.  The people of Parks Tacoma are the key to its success,  and you just might be the next great addition to our team.   On top of that,  you’ll wake each day knowing that you’re helping make Tacoma a great place to call home.

Responsibilities

Position Information 

Provide IT support for department staff.

In the performance of their respective tasks and duties all employees are expected to:

  • Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision.
  • Interact professionally with other employees,  customers and suppliers.
  • Work effectively as a team contributor on all assignments.
  • Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizations.
  • Observe applicable safety requirements,  use safety equipment provided,  implement appropriate safety practices at all times and report immediately any unsafe working conditions or hazards.

Qualifications

  • Applicants must be enrolled as a student at Tacoma Community College in an information technology focused program. 
    Experience with information systems.
  • Familiarity with any of the following software programs:  Windows 10,  Windows 11 Microsoft Intune,  file and folder permissions and Active Directory.
  • Coursework related to information systems,  cybersecurity,  networking and servers,  or business applications.
  • Oral and written communication and customer service skills and experience.
  • Strong active listening skills.
  • Ability to lift,  crouch,  and crawl sometimes in confined spaces to access information systems assets.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
  • Reliable transportation to drive to Parks Tacoma locations across the city. 

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