Intern - Harris County Commissioner 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 9th, 2025 to August 8th, 2025.

This is a paid ($15/hour), in person, 32 hour a week internship.

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
    

  • Maintaining files
    

  • Working with clients / general public
    

  • Event planning and coordination
    

  • Learning department specific technical skills
    

  • Other duties as needed.

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:

• Must have strong written and verbal communications skills. 

• Work to create a safe, secure and healthy work environment for fellow employees.

• Work with staff to accomplish all goals.

• You will be required to demonstrate a high level of professionalism.

• You must have the ability to take initiative and possess skills for problem solving and conflict resolution.

• You also must be efficient and detail-oriented with a strong customer/constituent focus.