Position Description
Position Description:
P4FIP (Precinct 4 Forward Internship Program), is an 9-week paid summer internship for students with a passion for serving others. 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. 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. If this job sounds interesting, you meet the required qualifications, and you can see yourself working for Precinct 4 in our Policy & Innovation Division, we invite you to apply online.
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Assist Policy & Innovation team to develop, support and implement evidence-based policies and programs from ideation to implementation to improve County systems and services.
• Perform analysis of relevant data, history, and alternative policy and partnership solutions for a variety of issues to provide recommendations across a range of policy portfolios.
• 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.
• Provide support in the development of briefing materials and presentations to be presented to a wide range of audiences and stakeholders.
• Support Policy & Innovation in researching, prioritizing, and developing public-private partnerships.
• Assist in data collection and analysis of program outputs and outcomes to evaluate impact of Innovative Programming in the community.
• Support the creation and submission of grants aligned with the precinct’s policy priorities.
Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx
If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net .
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.
Requirements
Required Supporting Documents:
• Applicants must provide a 1-page Cover Letter and attach a Resume
Education and Additional Requirements:
• Students working toward an undergraduate or graduate degree at an accredited college or university.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0.
• Proficiency in Microsoft software applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Share Point.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Ability to perform highly skilled research and analysis.
• Ability to work in and facilitate cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Effective time management and prioritization with experience meeting multiple tight deadlines and balancing numerous projects in a fast-paced and changing environment.
• Knowledge of local, state and federal government operations including legislation, regulatory guidance, budget and policy development is not required but preferred.
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 but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.
Preferences
• Resident of Harris County Precinct 4.
General Information
Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:
• Internship
• Hours will be discussed during departmental interview.
Location:
• 3131 Eastside St, Houston, TX 77098
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.
