Summary
This seasonal internship with the City of Houston's Health Department involves basic office tasks like scanning documents, entering data, helping at the front desk, and addressing customer questions in the WIC program, which supports nutrition for women, infants, and children.
It's a summer job from June to July for young people aged 16-24 to gain work experience while earning $14 per hour.
A good fit would be high school or early college students interested in public health or administrative work, with basic computer comfort and a willingness to learn.
Full Job Description
| Position Title: | Seasonal Intern – WIC Intern |
| Applications accepted from: | Ages 16 - 24 |
| Department: | Houston Health Department
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| Division: | Human Services
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| Reporting Location: | Various |
| Workdays & Hours: | Monday - Thursday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
General description of the intern duties:
| Basic office duties including scanning, copying, data entry, shredding, assisting at front desk, answering customer concerns
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Intern skill/experience preferred:
| Computer skills, data entry
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GENERAL INFORMATIONThanks for your interest in the City of Houston's Youth Summer Jobs Program, which will run from June 8– July 30, 2026. Interns will work 32 hours per week and earn $14 per hour. This program provides an excellent opportunity for you to earn and learn by becoming a member of the team that takes care of the residents of the nation’s 4th largest city.
Note - Successful candidates will be required to pass a background check.
You will be given the option to opt into receiving text messages at the time of application. Considered applicants will receive text messages of the next stage of the application and hiring process.
WORKING CONDITIONSThe position is physically comfortable, the individual has discretion about walking, standing, etc. Some positions require working outside in varied weather conditions, and the ability to use certain tools.
There are no major sources of discomfort, i.e., essentially normal office environment with acceptable lighting, temperature and air conditions. Some positions are outdoors and require the ability to function in warm/hot weather conditions.
Requirements
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTSAbility to read, write, add, subtract and follow oral and basic written instructions. May have a basic knowledge of grammar, spelling and punctuation. May require a basic knowledge of a particular subject area. (Individuals may be high school students.) Must be 16 years of age or older.
Age Requirement: 16 -24
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTSNo experience required.
LICENSE REQUIREMENTSNone
Qualifications
**Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.**
Additional Information
SELECTION / SKILLS TESTS REQUIREDNone.
SAFETY IMPACT POSITION
No
SALARY INFORMATION Pay Grade: 3 $14.00 per hour
APPLICATION PROCEDURESOnly online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during active posting period.
Applications must be submitted online at: www.houstontx.gov.
To view your detailed application status, please log-in to your online profile by visiting:
http://agency.governmentjobs.com/houston/default.cfm or call 832-393-6079.
If you need special services or accommodations, call 832-393-6079. (TTY 7-1-1)
If you need login assistance or technical support call 855-524-5627.
Due to the high volume of applications received, the Hiring Department will contact you directly, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process.
All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information provided.
EOE Equal Opportunity Employer The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy
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