Communications Intern - Harris County Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Management

Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo is the Director of the Harris County Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Management, a national model of best practices in emergency planning, preparation, response, and recovery. HCOHSEM helps prepare, safeguard, and protect the residents and property of Harris County from the effects of disasters through effective planning, preparation, response, and recovery activities.

Job Description

The Harris County Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Management (HCOHSEM) offers an internship program for college students studying emergency management, communications, social science or related fields. The internship provides students with a unique opportunity to apply classroom skills and theory to real life work situations. It also helps them develop the confidence and skills needed to prepare for future employment opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must have completed at least 2 years of college
• Must be studying a related field, including but not limited to: journalism, communications, political science, public administration, public policy, homeland security emergency management, etc.
• Must commit to a minimum of 20 hours per week, during normal working hours
• Must maintain strict confidentiality in all aspects of the job
• Strong written/verbal communication
• Strong grammar, spelling, and proofreading
• Experience with writing for public audiences, media, or social platforms
• Effective team communication and collaboration
• Ability to work with a diverse group of professionals and the public

How to Apply

Interested candidates should email a letter of interest, writing sample and resume to Liz Lawhorn at pio@oem.hctx.net by July 31st. The letter should indicate the candidate’s current year in college or date graduated, an explanation of interest in an internship with HCOHSEM, the semester they would like to work and number of hours they can commit to the internship.