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Harris County Leadership Internship Program (HCLIP) Intern

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Harris County

Feb 12, 2024

Applications are closed

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Government & Politics
  • Houston

Requirements

  • Education:
  • Applicants must be actively enrolled as students for the ongoing academic year (Fall 2023 and Spring 2024) in a college, university, or dual credit program, having accumulated a minimum of 12 credits towards a degree.
  • Additionally, individuals on academic probation are not eligible.
  • Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Interest in leadership development, community, and public service.
  • Skills in organizing and/or program planning.
  • Ability to interact with various stakeholders and community members using either written or verbal methods.
  • Ability to follow direction and work in collaboration with all levels of management, staff, and other departments.
  • Maintain a consistent professional appearance and demeanor.
  • Ability to prioritize and perform multiple tasks to meet goals and objectives.
  • General knowledge and skills relevant to your desired Internship Track(s)

Responsibilities

  • Policy & Research Track:
  • Research and analyze policies in Texas and nationally to align with the priorities of the host office or official.
  • Provide research support, memo writing and help identify best practices.
  • Community Affairs Track:
  • Implement responsive public service by engaging residents and stakeholders on policy issues.
  • Communicate policy priorities though inclusive messaging.
  • Communications & Marketing Track:
  • Utilize multimedia tools to convey important messages to residents and stakeholders.
  • Copy writing, editing, press relations and social media.
  • Forensics Track:
  • Apply chemistry, biology and scientific methods skills to assist the Harris County Medical Examiner and Law Enforcement in analysis.
  • Provide data that could solve criminal cases and offer resolution for victims and their families.
  • Potentially, review evidence that could exonerate the wrongfully accused.
  • Technology & Data Analysis Track:
  • Use coding, technical and cloud-based programs to support operations.
  • Manage database, significant data, provide analysis or graphics.
  • Senior Programs (Adults 50+) Track:
  • Implement educational programs and recreation to keep seniors active and engaged in their community.
  • Support event set-up, information gathering and provide a social outlet for seniors.
  • Youth Education:
  • Support, nurture and teach children ages 5 to 12 in summer enrichment.
  • Engage in sports, games, recreation, outdoor learning, conservation, field trips, core academic support and/or creative arts and fun with youth.
  • All other duties as assigned.
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Mission & Purpose

Harris County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas within the Houston–Sugar Land–Baytown metropolitan area. As of 2000 U.S. Census, the county had a population of 3,400,578 (though a 2007 estimate placed the population at 4,011,475), making it the most populous county in Texas and the third most populous county in the United States. Its county seat is Houston.

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