Policy Innovation Intern
Policy Innovation Intern
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USD 20800 - 20800
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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.
What you will do for Harris County Precinct 4 (HCP4:
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 Senior Policy Advisors and work closely with Policy Advisors to develop support and implement evidencebased policies from ideation to implementation to improve County systems and services.
- Perform extensive analysis into history and alternative policy solutions for a variety of issues to form new policies and to provide recommendations across a range of policy portfolios.
- Participate in internal assessments and in resolution of gaps in policies and procedures to the Policy & Innovation team and leadership.
- Draft policy memos for Commissioners Court that outline the implications of proposed policy changes for County operations. Brief Commissioner Briones on those topics in advance of Commissioners Court.
- Assist Policy team with the development of the Commissioners positions on pressing policy and legislative matters as they arise and work with the Communications Team to create materials that convey positions.
- Provide support on the development of briefing materials and presentations to be presented to a wide range of audiences and stakeholders.
- Research and apply for grant opportunities aligned with the precincts policy priorities.
- Support Policy & Innovation in developing publicprivate partnerships.
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 toward an an undergraduate or graduate degree
Minimum GPA of 3.0
Proficiency in Microsoft software applications including Outlook Word Excel PowerPoint and Share Point.
APPLICANTS MUST PROVIDE A ONEPAGE COVER LETTER AND ATTACH A RESUME
- Ability to perform highly skilled research and policy analysis.
- Ability to work in and facilitate crossfunctional teams.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Effective time management and prioritization with experience meeting multiple tight deadlines and balancing numerous projects in a fastpaced and changing environment.
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
Knowledge:
- Knowledge of local state and federal government operations including legislation regulatory guidance budget and policy development preferred
- Resident of Harris County Precinct 4preferred
General Information
Position Type Salary and Typical Hours of Work:
Regular Internship
Harris County employees and interns receive a competitive salary.
Work Location:
The position is based out of 1111 Fannin Houston TX 77002
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
