| Title: | Internship - Information Technology |
|---|---|
| ID: | 1166 |
| Location: | Crestview or Fort Walton Beach |
| Posting Start Date: | 01/22/2026 |
| Salary Range: | $0.00 |
| Job Type: | Intern |
| Posting End Date: | 02/20/2026 |
About Us
The Okaloosa County Clerk’s Office IT Department drives innovation and security by delivering reliable technology solutions, protecting data integrity, and providing exceptional service. We enable the Clerk of Court and Comptroller, along with more than 100 employees, to perform critical functions in Circuit Court, Records, and Finance, ensuring efficient, secure, and transparent operations for our citizens and county agencies.
We are seeking motivated IT students who are eager to learn, shadow experienced IT staff, and gain meaningful educational experience in a real‑world technical environment. This part-time, unpaid internship is designed to help students build practical skills, observe day‑to‑day IT operations, and apply classroom knowledge in a professional setting.
What You’ll Do
- Assist with troubleshooting hardware, software and end-user issues
- Help maintain and update computer systems and equipment
- Participate in IT projects such as system upgrades, deployments, or documentation
- Engage in routine maintenance tasks such as daily checks, updates and inventory
- Collaborate with the IT team and users to improve processes and workflows
What We’re Looking For
- Currently pursuing a degree in IT, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field.
- Basic understanding of operating systems like Windows11and Windows server
- Familiarity with networking and database concepts
- Problem‑solving skills, teamwork abilities and eagerness to learn
- Effective time management and ability to handle multiple tasks
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation to assigned work locations
What You’ll Gain
- Hands‑on experience with real IT systems and user engagement
- Mentorship from experienced IT professionals
- Exposure to enterprise tools and workflows
- Opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects
- Personal letter of recommendation upon successful completion of internship
ADA Compliance:
The Okaloosa County Clerk of Courts is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the Clerk of the Court to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations.
Equal Opportunity Employer:The Okaloosa County Clerk of Court provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, the Clerk’s Office complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which there are facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
