What are the responsibilities and job description for the Intern (Temporary Agency) position at Harris County?
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 9th, 2025 to August 8th, 2025.
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.
- Clerical duties
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.
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.
- 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.
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.
Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:
- Seasonal Part-time | Internship
- Note: These positions will be hired through a contract vendor and not Harris County.
- TBD
The internship will run from June 9th, 2025 to August 8th, 2025.
- 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
- This job operates in a both a clerical, office setting and outdoors in a variety of environmental and weather conditions. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Noise level in the work environment is usually average.
- Essential functions involve significant physical demands related to repeated lifting of up to 50 pounds unassisted, 100 pounds with assistance rarely; carrying tools, materials, and equipment over rough terrain; climbing, reaching and bending. Frequently to walk, sit, talk, drive, hear, bend, stoop, twist, and balance.
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.
Salary : $15
