The Houston Department of Health and Human Services (HDHHS) offers opportunities to students to experience life in the public health workforce. Students also benefit from being granted early access to employment openings and supervisors for career counseling.

Important Information:

Internship Description:
Paid and unpaid internships are available throughout the department. Some internships are in public health, while others involve human resources, employee wellness or other city government functions within the department. 

Duration of Internship:
Full-time and part-time internships are available throughout the year. Specific dates and times are arranged directly with an intern’s supervisor.

Responsibilities of Interns:
Interns perform a variety of functions that are important to the department’s success. Such functions include providing research on topics for grant funding, creating resource lists for outreach, writing materials for policy development and change, participating in public health training, joining staff in community outreach, assisting in monitoring air and water quality, working in animal control and other activities.

Qualifications for Internships:
Successful interns should have a sincere interest in the type of work done at the Houston Department of Health & Human Services. They should be able to ask questions, take initiative, be reliable, understand concepts quickly, and work well with others.


Internship brochure with more information is available here.

View internship opportunities here.