Government Affairs Intern
Government Affairs Intern
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Job Description
Position Description
Working At Harris County Precinct 4:
You will be surrounded by team members who bring heart hustle and higher standards to work each day. These leaders advance opportunity and justice as they deliver services to and advocate for the residents of Harris County. The team you will be joining is innovative dynamic and forwardlooking.
Compliance InternOverview:
Precinct 4 Forward Internship Program P4FIP) is an 9week paid summer internship for students with a passion for serving others.
Weve designed our program to expose students to career opportunities with Harris County and apply what they have learned in the classroom to handson projects. P4FIP provides students the chance to bridge the gap between academic understanding and practical professional experience. Students from all schools and students who identify with a group that is historically underrepresented including but not limited to Black Hispanic Native American students with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.
Interns will create a community to help support their personal and professional development throughout the summer as they launch their career. Interns will work with a mentor form relationships with other interns and engage our Senior Leadership Team.Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assist in the development oforganizational policies andprocedures.
- Participate in cross functionalprojects.
- Assist with the implementation ofoperating strategies plans internal
controls guidelines and procedures for activities under the guidance of senior staff. - Study and analyze informationabout alternative courses of action todetermine which plan will offer thebest outcomes.
- Gather organizationalperformance information.
- Compile data or documentation.
- Create maintain and enterinformation into databases.
- Compose type and distributemeeting notes routinecorrespondence or reports such aspresentations or expense statisticalor monthly reports.
- Perform administrative or clericaltasks.
- Other related duties as assigned.
Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
you need special services or accommodations please callor email
Requirements
Internship Requirements:
- Currently enrolled in an educational institution and working towards an undergraduate degree in Business Economics Political Science Public Administration or a related field.
- Strong desire to work in government management
- Proficiency in Microsoft software applications including Outlook Word Excel PowerPoint and Share Point.
- Knowledge of business andmanagement principles
- Strong oral and writtencommunication skills with the ability tosummarize and communicate keytakeaways to diverse nontechnicalaudiences.
- Ability to effectively manage time and prioritize competing projects.
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 butONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. See Resumewill not be accepted for qualifications.
Preferences
Location/Residency:
- Resident of Harris County Precinct 4 preferred
General Information
Position Type Salary and Typical Hours of Work:
Regular Internship
Harris County employees and interns receive a competitive salary.
Work Environment and Physical Demands:
- Sedentary Work:The role involves sitting and working at a desk or computer for extended periods.
- Desk and Computer Work: Primarily perform tasks involving desk work utilizing computers and various software applications to execute communication plans and initiatives.
- Flexibility: Be adaptable to the demands of crisis communications planning and responding effectively to shifting priorities and timesensitive situations.
Featured Benefits:
Harris County employees receive a competitive salary plus medical dental and vision insurance at no cost to the employee after the first two months of fulltime continued employment. Vacation sicktime and floating holidays allow our employees to recharge and balance work and personal time. Mandatory participation in our retirement program allows employees to save for retirement. Various other benefits and discounts lead to the satisfaction and engagement of our employees.
HARRIS COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER you need special services or accommodations please callor email
Employment is contingent upon passing a background check and drug screen.
Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.
Required Experience:
Intern
Employment Type
Intern
