Co-op Information Technology Student at City of Cincinnati

About the Program

We want to establish a partnership with colleges and universities, exposing students to employment opportunities in the Wastewater Industry and helping them become IT professionals in today’s workplace. The Co-op program aims to attract and cultivate bright and energetic college students, exposing them to the skills needed to launch a successful information technology career. It also serves as a recruitment tool to assist the IT division in hiring full-time IT personnel.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with IT staff on projects appropriate to experience, taking responsibility for real assignments and performing in a professional manner.
• Assist in the creation of employee training materials and knowledgebase articles.
• Maintain and troubleshoot enterprise applications.
• Provide support on various IT projects.
• Work closely with an existing IT staff member in support of the Wastewater Business Services division.
• Perform other related tasks in the Information Technology section.

Expectations

• Treated as full members of the IT staff, expected to manage time wisely, plan work, and complete assignments well and on time.
• Understand that MSD’s business units depend on co-ops to provide technology solutions supporting business needs.
• Learn the various components of MSD’s safety programs.
• Report on assignments and experiences as required by their schools and supervisors.

Logistics

• Students will report to the MSD Wastewater Engineering Building, 1st floor.
• Tentatively scheduled to work from August to December 2026.
• Trained on aspects of helpdesk ticket management plus device and system support.
• Expected to have basic troubleshooting skills for Microsoft Windows and Office products.

Qualifications

• Associate or undergraduate student majoring in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business, Engineering, or a closely related field.
• Prefer successful completion of basic information technology coursework or a background in IT beyond typical end-user experience, or related skills.