IT Summer Internship (Students Only)

Academy School District 20; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Job summary

Academy School District 20 in Colorado Springs seeks a Student Intern for a summer program. The role runs June 1, 2026 – July 31, 2026, with hours from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

The position is paid at minimum wage and requires candidates aged 16 to 18 who are current District 20 students. A tech competency exam and interview are part of the application process. Successful interns will support administrative staff and gain exposure to district operations, policies, and

Qualifications

• Must be between ages 16 and 18 and a current District 20 student.
• Hours: 7:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., Monday – Friday.
• No overtime or weekend work.
• Paid at minimum wage.
• Applications due by Friday, May 15.
• Candidates will submit to a tech competency exam and interview.

Responsibilities

• Reports consistently for work as scheduled.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Attains proficient or higher evaluations on established Performance Standards.
• Completes responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Flexibility

Communication

Time management

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Education

High school student (District 20)

Job description

Estimated Start Date

2026-06-01

Student Hire performs temporary activities at the direction of an administrative staff member or designee.

Details

• The program will run from June 1, 2026 – July 31, 2026. Students must be available to work that entire time period.
• The hours will be 7:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., Monday – Friday.
• There will be no overtime or weekend work.
• These internship positions are paid at minimum wage.
• Applications are due no later than Friday, May 15.
• Candidates will submit to a tech competency exam as well as interview.
• Must be between the ages of 16 and 18 and a current District 20 student to apply.

The following statements are illustrative of the essential functions of the job and other key duties that may be required. The description may not include all functions performed by the incumbents in various locations. The district reserves the right to modify or change the duties or the essential functions of this job at any time.

• Reports consistently for work as scheduled
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Attains proficient or higher evaluations on established Performance Standards
• Completes responsibilities as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Ability to be flexible and patient in work demands
• Ability to assist students in assigned areas
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals from many diverse backgrounds and professions including supervisors, administrators, coworkers, staff, students, parents, and the general public
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to greet and interact with the public in a courteous and professional manner
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to manage simultaneous demands and set clear priorities
• Ability to work days, hours, locations, and assignments as directed by the supervisor within the position responsibilities
• Commitment to the education of students as a primary responsibility
• Demonstrated ability to manage simultaneous demands and set clear priorities
• Demonstrated ability to work well with others in a team setting
• Demonstrates citizenship, compassion, courage, discernment, excellence, honesty, hope, integrity, patience, perseverance, reliability, respect, responsibility, and trustworthiness
• Demonstrates effective organizational and time management skills
• Detail-oriented
• Energetic, creative, innovative, flexible
• Excellent cooperative, collaborative, and problem-solving skills
• Promotes a positive climate, culture, and community
• Student-centered and relationship-focused
• Understanding of data privacy laws and their implications for the educational community

Work Environment

• The noise level in the work environment may alternate among quiet, moderate, and loud.
• The incumbent is frequently required to interact in person and through communication methods with the students, public, and/or other staff.
• The incumbent is required to work scheduled school/work hours and/or days.
• The incumbent may be required to work extended school/work hours and/or days as directed.
• The incumbent operates primarily independently and frequently with others in a professional school environment indoors regularly and outdoors occasionally.

Physical Demands

• Sits, stands, walks, stoops, kneels, and crouches/squats while performing duties
• Has oral and auditory capacity enabling interaction interpersonally and/or through communication devices
• Uses eyes, hands, and finger coordination enabling the use of equipment and writing utensils
• Typical demands require staff to lift and carry up to 20 pounds, and may be higher for some assignments depending on position and student need; climb stairs, ladders, and/or stools; reach, hold, grasp and turn objects; use fingers to operate computer keyboards; feel the shape, size and temperature of objects

Cognitive Functions

The following are some of the cognitive functions commonly associated with this position. They are included for informational purposes and are not all-inclusive. The staff member may be required to analyze, communicate, compare, compile, compute, coordinate, copy, evaluate, instruct, negotiate, synthesize, reason, and use interpersonal skills.

Required Qualifications

FLSA Status

United States of America (Non-Exempt)