Career Development Intern

MAPMG • Washington, DC

2d • $20 - $25 • Hybrid

About The Position

Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical Group (MAPMG) invites applications for
a Career Development Intern to join our Human Resources department. This
position is a full-time, 40 hours per week, internship opportunity based out of
our regional office located in Washington, D.C., with a hybrid work model.
Please note, this position is ineligible for benefits. The summer internship
program runs for about 12 weeks with a start date of May 29th and end date of
August 14th. Click here 
[https://www.midatlanticpermanentecareers.org/us/en/internship-program]to learn
more about MAPMG’s Internship Program.

Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical Group is comprised of more than 1,700 Permanente
physicians and nearly 300 staff professionals who come together to make a
positive impact on the health and lives of more than 800,000 members in
Virginia, Maryland, and the District of Columbia.

Reporting to the Sr. HR Generalist, the Career Development Intern will support
initiatives focused on building a transparent, equitable, and effective career
pathing and career development program. This role provides exposure to talent
development, workforce planning, and organizational design initiatives that help
managers guide employees in their career growth within the organization. You
will collaborate with HR professionals to conduct research, gather employee and
manager feedback, and develop practical tools that support career
development across the organization.

Requirements

• Must be a current student enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree program in Human Resources, Business, Psychology, Education, Sociology, or a related field; Recent college graduates are ineligible for the internship program.
• Must be available to work full-time, 40 hours a week, for a minimum of 12 weeks.
• Strong written communication skills, analytical thinking, attention to detail, and the ability to synthesize complex information clearly.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively while maintaining professionalism and handling confidential information appropriately.
• Interest in supporting talent development and building equitable career growth programs.
• Must be able to commute to the Washington, D.C. regional office as needed.
• Candidates must either currently live in or be willing to relocate to the Washington D.C., Maryland, or Virginia metropolitan area.
• Must provide documentation of the Covid vaccine 2-dose series (or J&J 1-dose) prior to October 1, 2023, or documentation for 1-dose of the most current Covid vaccine (Pfizer or Moderna) as a condition of employment. Must provide documentation for the influenza vaccine as a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience with research, HR projects, or organizational development initiatives is a plus.
• Interest or coursework related to employee development, career growth, workforce planning, or organizational design.
• Experience with MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, or survey and research tools is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop research summaries on career pathing best practices and benchmark peer organizations.
• Prepare inventories and analyses of existing job titles, job descriptions, and role progression norms.
• Partner with HR team members to organize roles into job families and career levels.
• Provide support in drafting sample career pathways for both individual contributor and managerial career tracks.
• Lead or assist with defining progression indicators such as skills, scope, impact, and readiness for advancement.
• Oversee or support the development of career conversation toolkits, including manager guides, development planning worksheets, and FAQs.
• Administer research activities by assisting with surveys, focus groups, and interview guides to gather employee and manager insights.
• Support the design and implementation of pilot programs for career pathing and development tools, including communication materials and success metrics

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees