In addition to providing high-quality virtual academic instruction, the district remains committed to ensuring that students have access to competitive summer employment opportunities. To promote social distancing and properly plan for these uncertain times, the focus of HISD’s Summer Student Leadership Program will shift from in-person internships within departments to online virtual tutoring services: The HISD Virtual Student Leadership Program.

All students who applied for the Summer Student Leadership Program have been notified of the change and are invited to apply for an internship tutoring students virtually.

The HISD Virtual Student Leadership Program is open to all HISD students and alumni ages 16 through college.

Openings are available in: Computer Science, English/Language Arts, Fine Arts, Instructional Technology, Math, Peer Mentorship, Reading, Science, Social Studies, and more!

In lieu of professional work experience, students are encouraged to list volunteer work, participation in extracurricular activities, leadership positions held, and honors/awards.

In lieu of professional work references, students are encouraged to list teachers, counselors, principals, mentors, coaches, or any other adult who can speak to their academic capabilities and leadership qualities.

Interns will work virtually Monday - Thursday, with work dates to be determined at a later time. 

Compensation for the HISD Virtual Student Leadership Program is $14.00 per hour.

HISD summer interns selected for this program can work a maximum of 30 hours per week, Monday – Thursday. Virtual work schedules may vary based on district and student needs.