Internship MDT ISD Technical Support

Job Description

MDT Internship Program provides an opportunity to immerse yourself in the world of problem solving, innovation and teamwork. Interns engage in Montana's transportation projects that have a direct impact on Montana's traveling public! Interns will collaborate with area experts and gain invaluable hands-on experience. Our internships focus on training and integrating the interns into our current workforce of over 2,000 people across Montana who are all providing a vital role to ensure everyone arrives at their destination safely.
Recruiting for a summer IT Internship position! All applicants must be enrolled in a College, University, or Tech School. One intern will be hired from this posting. interns will work in the Infrastructure and Applications Bureau and/or the Computer Support Help Desk Section of the Information Services Division in Helena MT.
Interns do not receive benefits such as paid holidays, medical coverage, earned vacation, or sick leave. Work schedule will be 40 hours a week during the summer.
Please check out the following link to view the 2025 MDT Intern experiences: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mtuDFrcCHpQ
Pay is determined by credit hours earned by the end of Spring semester 2027:
60-90 credit hours = $22.46
91+ credit hours = $23.25
Duties to be performed:
Assist on active projects related to Information Technology hardware and software deployments
Assist on active projects related to software development
Provide IT Phone Support on a Help Desk
Assist with development of training material
Assist with technical support for conference room equipment when used for meetings

Must be currently enrolled in College, University, or Tech School or can be in graduate school; working on a computer science degree at the time of application. Undergraduate applicants need to be at least entering junior year or have completed at least 60 credit hours. Less than 60 credit hours may be considered. If an applicant is enrolled in a Tech School (2-year program) the credit minimum is 30 credits hours. Related majors include but are not limited to: computer science, informatics/information science; business.
All documents for claimed Veteran or Disability preference must be received or date stamped by the closing date. You will receive an email with instructions on how to submit such documents.
Montana State Government does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, or sexual orientation), age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, creed, political affiliation, veteran status, military service, retaliation, or any other factor not related to the merit and qualifications of an employee or applicant.

Applicant Pool Statement
:

If another department vacancy occurs in this job title within six months, the same applicant pool may be used for the selection.

Training Assignment
:

This agency may use a training assignment. Employees in training assignments may be paid below the base pay established by the agency pay rules. Conditions of the training assignment will be stated in writing at the time of hire.

Salary: $

22.46

-

23.25

Hourly

Telework Eligibility
:

Telework Eligible (Full-time telework is not available. Telework schedule must be supervisor approved.)

Benefits Package Eligibility
:

Retirement Plan Optional

Number of Openings
:

1

Employee Status
:

Seasonal (less than 6 mos)

Schedule
:

Full-Time

Job Type
:

Internship

Shift
:

Day Job

Travel
:

No

Primary Location
:

Helena

Agency
:

Department of Transportation

Union
:

000 - None

Posting Date
:

Sep 14, 2026, 6:26:26 PM

Closing Date (based on your computer's timezone)
:

Oct 17, 2026, 1:59:00 AM

Required Application Materials
:

Cover Letter, Resume

Contact Name
:

Angela Murolo

|

Contact Email
:

amurolo@mt.gov

|

Contact Phone
:

4064441361

Anyone who needs to request a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the HR staff identified on the job listing or by dialing the Montana Relay at 711.
Montana Job Service Offices
also offer services including assistance with submitting an online application.
State government does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, creed, political beliefs or affiliation, veteran status, military service, retaliation, or any other factor not related to merit and qualifications of an employee or applicant.

Minimum Qualifications

Must be currently enrolled in College, University, or Tech School or can be in graduate school; working on a computer science degree at the time of application. Undergraduate applicants need to be at least entering junior year or have completed at least 60 credit hours. Less than 60 credit hours may be considered. If an applicant is enrolled in a Tech School (2-year program) the credit minimum is 30 credits hours. Related majors include but are not limited to: computer science, informatics/information science; business. All documents for claimed Veteran or Disability preference must be received or date stamped by the closing date. You will receive an email with instructions on how to submit such documents. Montana State Government does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, or sexual orientation), age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, creed, political affiliation, veteran status, military service, retaliation, or any other factor not related to the merit and qualifications of an employee or applicant. Applicant Pool Statement : If another department vacancy occurs in this job title within six months, the same applicant pool may be used for the selection. Training Assignment : This agency may use a training assignment. Employees in training assignments may be paid below the base pay established by the agency pay rules. Conditions of the training assignment will be stated in writing at the time of hire. Salary: $ 22.46 - 23.25 Hourly Telework Eligibility : Telework Eligible (Full-time telework is not available. Telework schedule must be supervisor approved.) Benefits Package Eligibility : Retirement Plan Optional Number of Openings : 1 Employee Status : Seasonal (less than 6 mos)

Requirements

qualifications of an employee or applicant.

Applicant Pool Statement
:

If another department vacancy occurs in this job title within six months, the same applicant pool may be used for the selection.

Training Assignment
:

This agency may use a training assignment. Employees in training assignments may be paid below the base pay established by the agency pay rules. Conditions of the training assignment will be stated in writing at the time of hire.

Salary: $

22.46

-

23.25

Hourly

Telework Eligibility
:

Telework Eligible (Full-time telework is not available. Telework schedule must be supervisor approved.)