Step-Up Internship Program - Harris County Precinct 2

What you will do for Harris County Precinct 2:

The Harris County Precinct 2 Commissioners Office (HCP2CO) Step-Up Internship Program provides high school seniors and current college students with the opportunity to earn as they learn while serving the citizens of Precinct 2 as well as other areas in Harris County.

The internship program will include problems that are both challenging and complex as well as serve in areas that have a positive impact on the residents, employees, and visitors of Harris County Precinct 2. The internship will run from June 8th, 2026 to August 7th, 2026.

Duties and Responsibilities:
Interns will work on assignments and projects provided to them by their supervisor that might encompass, but will not be limited to performing the following:

• Clerical duties

• Answering phones

• Available departments include:

  • Information Technology

  • Educational & Recreational Programming

  • Community Relations

  • Human Resources & Safety

  • Purchasing and Finance

  • Legislative Policy

  • Public Health Services

  • Development (Grants)

  • Communications

  • Veteran Services

  • Engineering

  • Public Works and others Departments

• Maintaining files

• Working with clients / general public

• Event planning and coordination

• Learning department specific technical skills

• Other duties as needed.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx

If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net.  

This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate.

Requirements

Internship Requirements:

• Be 18 years old at the time of application submission

• Be a high school senior or currently enrolled in a college/university or in a trade / technical program.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Work in a cooperative manner to achieve goals set by the Workforce Division staff or the field supervisor.

• Ability to answer and direct phone calls in a friendly and professional manner.

• Advanced computer skills using Microsoft Office Suite with the ability to learn new systems as needed.

• Ability to problem solve.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to work well with all levels of management, staff, and other departments as well as a diverse group of constituents.

• Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritize work.

• Maintains a professional appearance and demeanor at all times.

• Ability to multi-task.

• Maintain discretion and confidentiality.

• Maintain a valid Texas class C driver’s license as needed per individual department and have a good driving record.

NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.

General Information

Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:

• Temporary Part-time | Internship 

  • Note: These positions will be hired through a contract vendor and not Harris County.

• The internship will run from June 8th, 2026 to August 7th, 2026.

Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.  Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.