Community Center Intern

The Harris County Precinct 4 Forward Internship Program (P4

FIP)

P4

FIP 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.

We’ve 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.

P4

FIP 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.

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.

• 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.
• Familiarize self with the facility schedule, procedures, and policies.
• Attend meetings, training, and outreach events
• Other related duties as assigned.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274‑5445 or email

This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate.

• 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.

• 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.

Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. See Resume will not be accepted for qualifications.

• Resident of 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 forward‑looking.

If this job sounds interesting, you meet the required qualifications, and you can see yourself working for Precinct 4 as an Intern at one of our Community Centers, we invite you to apply online.

Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.
Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.