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, Business, Business Analytics, Communications, and Advertising. 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
Day to day you'll ...
Throughout the 11-week internship, under the guidance of a leader, some of the internship responsibilities will include:
- Supporting the development and execution of marketing campaigns and programs.
- Conducting research on customers, competitors, industry trends, merchandise trends, and emerging marketing practices.
- Assisting with campaign briefs, project plans, meeting materials, and progress updates.
- Helping maintain marketing calendars, milestone trackers, and other operational tools.
- Mapping existing workflows and identifying opportunities to simplify or improve them.
- Developing and testing AI agents for selected marketing use cases.
- Organizing information and translating it into clear, actionable deliverables.
- Contributing to the development of the following year’s merchandise strategy.
- 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, Business, Business Analytics, Communications, Advertising 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
- Ability to organize information, manage details, and follow work through to completion.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and Teams.
- Experience in product positioning, go-to-market strategy, and creating compelling customer-focused messaging.
Why work for us
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.