2026 City of Houston Summer Jobs Program

Welcome to the City of Houston Summer Jobs Program! Each summer, city departments open their doors to provide opportunities for you to earn while you learn about what it takes to serve the residents of the nation’s 4th largest city.

Eligibility

To be eligible to participate in the program, you must be between the age of 16 and 24 by June 8, 2026 or June 15, 2026 and reside within the greater Houston area. Must be available to work 32 hours per week for 8 weeks.

The City of Houston is a great and interesting place to work. Opportunities will be available in a variety of City departments. Completing your application is your first step. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.

It is important to know that more applicants will apply for the program than there are openings, so we cannot guarantee that you will receive an interview. Make sure that your application is complete and free of spelling errors and typos.

Before You Begin The Online Application, Make Sure You Have:

• The approximate dates of any previous employment.
• Your correct social security number.
• An email address. If you do not have an email address, please set one up and return to the application. You can get free email accounts through many services, such as GMail, Yahoo or iCloud Mail.
• Phone numbers and/or email addresses for 2 references (preferably not family or friends).
• Short answers to each of the following questions.
  • - Why should you be selected for this work experience opportunity?
  • - What is the greatest challenge faced by youth your age in your community, and how can you help things get better?
  • - What are your career goals?

City internships are posted on the NeoGov application portal. All internship job titles begin with Seasonal Intern, followed by a functional job title. For example, Seasonal Intern – General Office Intern.