About the Role
Turn your classroom learning into real-world impact with H&R Block’s Embark 2027 Summer Internship Program, open to students studying Marketing, Digital Marketing, Communications, Strat Comm, Journalism, and Public Relations. This 11-week paid internship offers meaningful, real-world experience that aligns with your field of study while making a valuable impact on our organization.
The Embark 2027 Summer Internship runs from May 17, 2027 – July 30, 2027.
You’ll work at our corporate headquarters in the heart of downtown Kansas City’s Power & Light District, where you’re just steps, or a streetcar ride, away from incredible restaurants, entertainment, and city energy. Inside our building, you’ll have access to amenities that make work-life balance easy, including an onsite Starbucks, a company dining hall with plenty of options, a free fitness center, and free parking!
Program Highlights:
- $25/hour compensation
- Paid PTO during H&R Block’s annual Reboot Week (June 28 – July 2)
- Housing stipend provided for students whose permanent address is more than 50 miles from the KC metro
Throughout the 11-week internship, under the guidance of a leader, some of the internship responsibilities will include:
- Interest in content strategy, digital marketing, customer education, and product positioning.
- Strategic thinker with an interest in understanding customer needs, behaviors, and experiences.
- Comfortable collaborating with Product, Design, Marketing, and other teams to support product launches and campaigns.
- Ability to use data and customer insights to develop thoughtful recommendations.
- Curious, customer-focused mindset with a desire to understand what drives engagement and adoption.
- Ability to translate complex information into clear, compelling messaging.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
- Interest in using research, competitive insights, and market trends to inform marketing strategies.
- Interns will be provided with significant guidance and mentoring but will also be encouraged to work independently as well.
Throughout the 11-week internship, as a part of the Embark program, interns will also participate in workshops and events that align with the program's four pillars:
Professional Development: includes the basics for a professional role, everything from using Microsoft Office to setting up a Teams meeting and giving a presentation.
Giveback: involves participating in Make Every Block Better community service events. The goal is to teach the importance of community, make an impact, and provide bonding time for teams.
Networking: entails meeting various executives with offices at H&R Block’s headquarters, having lunch with directors and vice presidents, spending time with a mentor and getting to know people beyond their assigned department.
Connected Culture: is meant to be fun and teach the importance of working hard and playing hard. H&R Block might take the interns to a Kansas City Royals game or facilitate other competitions meant to be fun or instill teamwork.
Required Qualifications
Education:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Seeking to obtain a degree in Marketing, Digital Marketing, Communications, Strat Comm, Public Relations or some similar discipline with a GPA of 3.0 or above
- Ability to work as part of a diverse team and independently
- Highly motivated, organized, reliable, and detail-oriented
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Quick learner and not afraid to work with new computer-based programs and databases
- Ability to be effective and contribute in a fast-paced corporate environment
Work Experience:
- No previous work experience necessary.
Preferred Qualifications
- Familiarity with AI/SEO principles, keyword research, and digital content optimization.