COLLEGE CO-OP (WWB) IT

City of Cincinnati; Cincinnati (AR); On-site; USD 13,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Cincinnati, Metropolitan Sewer District IT co-op program, seeks student interns to support IT operations for the Spring 2027 term. Interns will collaborate with MSD IT staff on real assignments, gaining hands-on experience in helpdesk ticketing, device and system support, and enterprise applications.

Selected students will be treated as full members of the IT team, responsible for task management, scheduling, and timely completion.

Qualifications

• Associate or undergraduate student.
• Major – Computer Science, Information Technology, Business, Engineering or closely related.
• Full-time availability during internship.
• U.S. citizen or eligible to work.
• Enrolled in accredited institution.

Responsibilities

• Assist with helpdesk ticket management and device/system support.
• Provide basic troubleshooting for Microsoft Windows and Office products.
• Work closely with MSD IT staff on projects aligned to student experience.
• Maintain documentation and deliver on assigned IT tasks within deadlines.

Skills

Basic IT troubleshooting (Windows &amp

Education

Associate or Undergraduate student

Major – Computer Science, Information Technology, Business, Engineering or closely related

Job description

Posting number: 26-03487

Department: Metropolitan Sewer District

Job classification: CO-OP/INTERN 3

Posting type: Open

Categories: IT and Computers, Wastewater, Utilities, Internship

Summary

The Metropolitan Sewer District posted a number of College Co-Op Job Postings for the Spring Semester beginning January 18, 2027. Please read through all Job Postings and apply for the position(s) you would like to be evaluated for and/or interviewed for as a Co-Op Student Intern.
Each job Project Plan is included in the Job Postings. For more information about the different projects please contact [e-mail].

The Priority Deadline for applications is November 8, 2027. Applications submitted by this date will be reviewed by MSD hiring managers before the posting closes on November 20, 2027. If selected for an interview, students will be notified via email as early as the week of November 15, 2027. All applications are accepted through the posting close date.

If selected for an interview, you will be contacted via the email provided during the application process. All applicants should have availability for work scheduled 32 - 40 hours per week.

Interns/Co-ops/Externs for the City of Cincinnati may be performing duties in any potential field within the City's structure. These fields may include office-level work/assignments, fieldwork, and/or civic services. The nature of the work will be based on areas of interest, degree programs, or organizational needs. Candidates should have the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

Examples of duties

MSD Wastewater Business Services - Information Technology (IT)

Mission and Purpose:

We would like to establish a partnership with colleges and universities, exposing as many students as possible to employment opportunities in the Wastewater Industry and helping them to become IT professionals in today’s workplace.

Overview and Expectations:

The Co-Op will work closely with our IT staff. They will work on projects appropriate to their experience, be given responsibility for real assignments, and be expected to perform in a professional manner. Assignments could include tasks like: assisting in gathering and verifying device inventory information, creating knowledgebase articles, decommissioning outdated equipment, and providing support on various IT projects.

Co-op students should expect to be treated as full members of our IT staff. We will expect them to manage time wisely, plan their work, and complete assignments well and on time. Students should understand that members of MSD’s business units are depending upon them to provide technology solutions in support of their business needs.

CO-OP LEARNING OVERVIEW AND EXPECTIONS:

The Co-Op will work closely with our IT staff on projects tailored to their experience level. Given ownership of real assignments, they will be expected to perform with a high degree of professionalism. Responsibilities may include assisting with employee training materials, handling data entry, maintaining and troubleshooting enterprise applications, and providing general support on various IT initiatives.

Co-op students should expect to be treated as full members of our IT staff. We will expect them to manage time wisely, plan their work, and complete assignments well and on time. Students should understand that members of MSD’s business units depend upon them to provide technology solutions in support of their business needs.

Budget:

• Salary of student; student is tentatively scheduled to work from August to December 2026

• Supervisory staff time.

Logistics:

• Student(s) will report to the MSD Administration Building, 2nd floor

Training:

• The student(s) will be trained on aspects of helpdesk ticket management plus device and system support. The student(s) are expected to have basic troubleshooting skills for Microsoft Windows and Office products.

Deliverables:

• Each student will be assigned to a work closely with an existing IT staff member in support of the Wastewater Business Services division.
• If the student has completed a previous term in IT, the project will be a continuation of that work.
• In addition to their primary projects, students will be expected to perform other related tasks in the Information Technology section.

Learning Milestones:

SPRING 2027

The co-op students should expect to report on their assignments and experiences as required by their schools. They may also need to report on progress to their supervisors during the course of their work.

CO-OP LEARNING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Associate or Undergraduate student

  Major – Computer Science, Information Technology, Business, Engineering or closely related

• Prefer successful completion of basic information technology coursework or a background in IT beyond typical end-user experience or have related skills.

• Students are required to have full-time availability

Jerrold Ware, [e-mail]

Qualifications

In order to qualify for the Intern/Co-op/Extern Program, a student must:

• Be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or a non-citizen with proof of eligibility to work in the United States
• Obtain a work permit for Individuals under eighteen
• Be enrolled in an accredited institution
• Submit a City job application for employment
• Have a valid Driver's License
• Pass drug screen and background check