About the Role

Turn your classroom learning into real-world impact with H&R Block’s Embark 2027 Summer Internship Program, open to students interested in Recruiting, Recruitment Marketing, Project Management, or Talent Acquisition. 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:

Provide sourcing and screening support for corporate positions.
Support candidate sourcing and outreach to help build talent pipelines
Assist with reviewing applications and identifying candidates aligned to open roles
Help provide a positive and engaging candidate experience throughout the recruiting process
Support recruiters with role intake, candidate research, interview coordination, and recruiting activities
Communicate with candidates and hiring teams to provide timely updates and information
Contribute to Talent Acquisition projects, including technology, campus recruiting, recruitment marketing, and sourcing initiatives
Use social media and professional networking platforms to support sourcing and employer brand awareness
Assist with tracking and analyzing recruiting data and metrics to identify trends and opportunities
Partner with Talent Acquisition teams on recruiting programs and process improvements

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 Human Resources, Communication Studies, 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.

Why work for us

At H&R Block, our purpose is simple: to provide help and inspire confidence in our clients and communities everywhere. For more than 70 years, we’ve led the tax industry and we continue to evolve through our Block Next strategy, blending human expertise with digital innovation. That same commitment to care extends to our associates. When you join us, you become part of a High Performing, Connected Culture built on strong relationships, continuous learning, and a shared commitment to making a meaningful impact. We invest in your well-being through competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and support for life both in and outside of work.