Embark Intern - Product Management

H&R Block • Kansas City, MO

2d • Onsite

About The Position

H&R Block, the world’s leader in tax preparation services, is looking for exceptional Business Management/Administration, Product Management and Business Analytics students to join our Embark 2026 Summer Internship Program. 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 2026 Summer Internship runs from May 18, 2026 – July 31, 2026. 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 29 – July 3) Required to be in Kansas City, MO for the duration of the program Day to day, you'll... Throughout the 11-week internship, under the guidance of a leader, some of the internship responsibilities will include: Support product discovery by researching customer needs and identifying opportunities that align with business goals. Assist in writing clear user stories and acceptance criteria to guide engineering and design work. Participate in product planning and ceremonies, helping manage the product backlog and prioritize features. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver features on time and with quality. Use data and metrics to evaluate product performance and support data-driven decision making. Engage in professional development to build product management, Agile, and collaboration skills. 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.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Seeking to obtain a degree in Business Administration, Business/Data Analytics, Business Management 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

Responsibilities

• Support product discovery by researching customer needs and identifying opportunities that align with business goals.
• Assist in writing clear user stories and acceptance criteria to guide engineering and design work.
• Participate in product planning and ceremonies, helping manage the product backlog and prioritize features.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver features on time and with quality.
• Use data and metrics to evaluate product performance and support data-driven decision making.
• Engage in professional development to build product management, Agile, and collaboration skills.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees