Internship
City of Houston Mayor's Office of Education & Youth Engagement Hire Houston Youth
City of Houston Mayor's Office of Education & Youth Engagement Hire Houston Youth is a internship run by City of Houston Mayor's Office of Education & Youth Engagement in Houston, TX. Open to: ages 16 to 24.
- Who can join
- Ages 16 to 24
- minimum age posted
- Status
- Not stated
- Season
- Summer
- Cost
- Not posted
About the program
Hire Houston Youth is the City of Houston's summer jobs and internship program for young people.
Youth apply for paid summer jobs and internships with the City of Houston, corporate employers, nonprofits, and apprenticeship partners.
Key facts
- Run by
- City of Houston Mayor's Office of Education & Youth Engagement
- Where
- Houston, TX
- Who can join
- Ages 16 to 24Serves youth ages 16 to 24 who live in the city; youth must provide documents proving eligibility to work.
- Commitment
- At least 8 weeks of summer employment
- Applications
- Not posted
- Cost
- Not posted
- To apply
- Register on the job portal
- Work eligibility documents
- Good fit for
- Business and Finance, Law and Government
Making the most of it on a college application
- Stay long enough to take on more responsibility, such as a second year or training new volunteers.
- Keep a log of hours and a few specific moments. They become the activities list entry and, often, an essay.
- Pair it with something that shows the same interest from another side, such as a class, a competition, or a summer program.
Email me the Hire Houston Youth details
A link to this page, with the age rule and application window, plus similar programs.
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| Opportunity | Where | Who can join | Commitment | When to apply |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Houston Mayor's Youth CouncilClub or organization · Government or courts | Houston, TX | Grades 9 to 12 | Year-round; attend meetings and take part in projects, activities, and events | The 2025-2026 application period is closed; the call for applications usually goes out in September (as posted when checked 2026-10-13; confirm availability) |
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| Armand Bayou Nature Center Teen VolunteersVolunteering · Parks and environment | Pasadena, TX | Ages 14 to 17 | Not posted | Not posted |
| BARC Animal Shelter & Adoptions (City of Houston) Volunteer Program (ages 13+)Volunteering · Animal shelter or rescue | Houston, TX | 13 and up | No minimum hours; volunteers become inactive without at least one shift every three months | Year-round |
| Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital Summer Junior Volunteer ProgramVolunteering · Hospital or health system | Houston, TX | 15 and up | Not posted | 2026 applications opened February 9, 2026 at 3 p.m. and filled within an hour; next program information in January 2027 (as posted when checked 2026-10-13; confirm availability) |
Business and Finance opportunitiesLaw and Government opportunitiesEvery opportunity
Frequently asked questions
How old do you have to be to join City of Houston Mayor's Office of Education & Youth Engagement Hire Houston Youth?
Ages 16 to 24. Serves youth ages 16 to 24 who live in the city; youth must provide documents proving eligibility to work.
How many hours does City of Houston Mayor's Office of Education & Youth Engagement Hire Houston Youth require?
At least 8 weeks of summer employment
What do you need to apply?
Register on the job portal, Work eligibility documents.
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