Community Center Intern

The Harris County Precinct 4 Forward Internship Program (P4FIP)

P4FIP is a nine-week paid summer internship for students with a passion for serving others. With this opportunity 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 forward-looking. Weve designed our program to expose students to career opportunities with Harris County and apply what they have learned in the classroom to hands-on projects.

P4FIP provides students the chance to bridge the gap between academic understanding and practical professional experience. 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.

Working At Harris County Precinct 4:

The Community Center Intern will assist with the implementation of daily activity programming and community center events. This position is also responsible for assisting in the implementation of community-based programs for seniors adults children and teens.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support and assist the Community Center Manager and Assistant Manager.

• Help create a friendly open and safe environment at the center.

• Perform clerical duties such as answering telephones maintaining files and preparing documents.

• Assist in the creation and implementation of daily activity plans and center programs.

• Help to ensure the cleanliness of the center.

• Help maintain organized supplies and decoration inventory.

• Familiarizes self with the facility schedule procedures and policies.

• Attend meetings training and outreach events

• Other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must be a current student working toward an undergraduate degree.

• Minimum GPA of 3.0.

• Proficiency in Microsoft software applications such as Outlook Word Excel and PowerPoint.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Must have strong written and verbal communications skills.

• Must possess working knowledge of computers and related software

• Proficient in the Microsoft suite of applications including Microsoft Excel Word Outlook PowerPoint and SharePoint.

• Demonstrate a high level of professionalism.

• Must be self-motivated and able to work independently as well as part of a team.

• Ability to take initiative and possess skills for problem solving and conflict resolution.

• Must be efficient and detail-oriented with a strong customer/constituent focus.

• Resident of Harris County Precinct 4