Imaging & Digitization Unpaid Internship - Spring 2027

State of Iowa•Des Moines - 50314 - Polk County, IA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a non-merit, unpaid internship position. The 5th District, Department of Corrections has an Imaging & Digitization internship opportunity for Spring 2027. This role offers hands-on experience executing a critical scanning and digitization project, transforming physical files into secure, easily accessible digital assets. Please note that these internship opportunities are unpaid.

Requirements

Must be 18 years of age and have completed at least two years of college by the start of the internship
Must be currently enrolled at an accredited educational institution
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion
High ethical standards and professional judgment
Self-driven and accountable
Flexible and open to change
Strong attention to detail and high accuracy in repetitive task execution
Basic proficiency with computers, digital file systems, and standard office software.
Ability to handle physical documents safely and maintain an organized workspace.
Dependable, punctual, and able to work independently with minimal supervision once trained.
Applicants must attach a current unofficial transcript

Nice To Haves

Prior experience with office equipment or data entry is a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

Prepare physical files for scanning by organizing documents, removing staples/clips, and repairing damaged pages.
Operate high-volume commercial document scanners to create high-quality digital copies.
Index, tag, and organize digital files in our document management system following established naming conventions.
Perform quality control checks to ensure scanned images are legible, complete, and properly categorized.
Maintain strict confidentiality when handling sensitive organizational and operational records.