Summer Internship 2024

Do you have an interest in or a passion for serving the public? We support our community to provide the most accurate property appraisals possible… The Harris County Appraisal District (HCAD) is a political subdivision of the State of Texas established in 1980 for the purpose of discovering and appraising property for ad valorem tax purposes for each taxing unit within the boundaries of the district. The district has more than 1.7 million parcels of property to assess each year with a total market value of approximately $556 billion. The appraisal district in Harris County is the largest in Texas, serving approximately 500 taxing units, and one of the largest appraisal districts in the United States.

We are looking for interns to help us in various divisions and within the HCAD support infrastructure.

Responsibilities Will Include:

• High quality professional day-to-day customer service

• Perform analytical reviews and conduct research on a variety of accounts

• Quantitative and qualitative analysis

Qualifications:

• Strong analytical and quantitative abilities with excellent written and verbal communications

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint, with a general understanding of data analysis techniques

• Ability to participate within a multi-disciplinary team as well as acting autonomously as appropriate

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree

Our internships offer you the opportunity to:

• Explore Career Opportunities – by working at HCAD, you can receive an inside look at your potential career path

• Network – meet a variety of people in the appraisal profession through your internship, allowing you to form relationships you can build on in the future

• Find Mentors – certain individuals can help guide you through your internship and expose you to opportunities to which you can aspire

Additional Information:

• You will participate in training during the first week of your internship. This training program will expose you to our culture and provide you with a knowledge base to draw upon throughout the remainder of your internship and beyond

• Compensation – Interns receive a competitive hour rate (based on skill level)

• Rewards – Interns who successfully complete the program may be considered for full-time employment after graduation