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Harris County · 1 week ago

Government Affairs Intern

Houston, TX

Internship

Onsite

Intern

Harris County is seeking a Government Affairs Intern for their P4FIP program, a 9-week paid summer internship designed for students passionate about serving others. The role involves assisting in the development of organizational policies, maintaining relationships with elected officials, and contributing to community engagement initiatives.

Government Administration

Responsibilities

Assist in the development of organizational policies and procedures

Participate in interdivisional projects

Assist in maintaining relationships with elected officials, legislative staff, regional agencies, and community partners

Track bills, policy proposals, regulatory changes, and administrative actions relevant to County priorities

Contribute to special projects such as community engagement initiatives, policy reviews, and intergovernmental program development

Monitor relevant news, political developments, and policy trends and provide timely updates to supervisors

Help prepare materials for meetings with policymakers, including talking points, fact sheets, and presentations

Create, maintain, and enter information into databases

Support planning and execution of county workshops, town halls, or advocacy days

Other related duties as assigned

Qualification

Microsoft OfficePublic AdministrationPolitical ScienceBusinessOral CommunicationWritten CommunicationTime ManagementAdaptability

Required

Must be currently enrolled in an accredited undergraduate college, community college, or university pursuing a 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

Basic knowledge of public administration, political science, business, or related fields, with an interest in government operations and policy processes

Clear and effective oral and written communication skills, with the ability to summarize and communicate key takeaways to diverse, nontechnical audiences

Ability to manage time, stay organized, and prioritize competing imperatives and seek guidance when needed

Effective skills using Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel) with the ability to create professional emails, letters of support, and documents

Willingness to learn and adapt, demonstrating curiosity, initiative, and openness to feedback in a government or policy-focused environment