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Harris County · 12 hours ago

Summer Intern (Temporary Agency)

positionHouston, TX
timeInternship
remoteOnsite
seniorityIntern

Harris County is offering a Step-Up Internship Program for high school seniors and current college students to gain experience while serving the community. Interns will work on various assignments in different departments, providing clerical support and engaging with the public.

Government Administration
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Responsibilities

Clerical duties
Answering phones
Maintaining files
Working with clients / general public
Event planning and coordination
Learning department specific technical skills
Other duties as needed

Qualification

Microsoft Office SuiteProblem solvingMulti-taskingCommunication skillsTime management

Required

Be 18 years old at the time of application submission
Be a high school senior or currently enrolled in a college/university or in a trade / technical program
Work in a cooperative manner to achieve goals set by the Workforce Division staff or the field supervisor
Ability to answer and direct phone calls in a friendly and professional manner
Advanced computer skills using Microsoft Office Suite with the ability to learn new systems as needed
Ability to problem solve
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work well with all levels of management, staff, and other departments as well as a diverse group of constituents
Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritize work
Maintains a professional appearance and demeanor at all times
Ability to multi-task
Maintain discretion and confidentiality
Maintain a valid Texas class C driver's license as needed per individual department and have a good driving record

Company

Harris County

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Harris County focuses on transportation, public health, housing, justice and safety, the environment, and other issues.
dateFounded in 1836
location
Houston, Texas, USA
people-size10001+ employees
web-link
https://www.harriscountytx.gov/

H1B Sponsorship

Harris County has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (1)
2024 (2)
2022 (2)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Craig B Atkins, CPA
CFO / Director of Financial Services
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Araceli "Chely" Chojnacki
Front Receiving COORDINATOR
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