HR Internship for Summer 2026

Ingleside At Rock Creek • Rockville, MD

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

Internship Description:
The Summer Enrichment Program is a 10-week immersive internship hosted by Ingleside, June 2026 - August 2026. We are recruiting a diverse pool of undergraduate and graduate students for a unique opportunity to obtain real world experience in aging services. Read more details about the program. Reporting Structure:
The intern will report to the Sr. VP of Human Resources
What you need to know?
A preceptor will provide guidance to the intern and meet with the intern weekly and as needed
A summer project(s) will be assigned to the intern that will benefit the organization and culminating with a special project presentation to key leaders
The intern will receive access to high-level executives and insight on the decision-making process within the organization. This will include:
A meeting with President/CEO and intern (virtual or otherwise)
Attendance/participation in department, staff and board meetings
Mentoring opportunities with key leaders within the organization
The intern will be provided access to a workspace and an employee orientation
The intern and preceptor will attend virtual LeadingAge Summer Enrichment Program events including:
Summer Enrichment Program - Networking event for Interns
Summer Enrichment Program - Networking event for Preceptors
Formal performance feedback upon completion of the internship
What is the Focus of the Internship?
•To shape, develop and mentor a diverse workforce bound for leadership roles.
•To exposing future talent to the field of aging
•To provide additional skills to prepare students to enter the job market, including presentations, and a performance evaluation to further enhance their experience.
•To provide a positive learning experience including a final evaluation focusing on positive accomplishments and opportunities for growth.
•To focus on assisting with Ingleside's Strategic plan and development of their Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Program.
Is this internship in-person, virtual or a combination of both?
•Mostly in person but some virtual
Does this internship provide housing?
•Not available
How is this internship compensated?
Wage rate $17.65 per hour

Requirements

• Citizen Status - must be able to work in the US.
• Undergraduate or graduate student. Undergraduates must be entering junior or senior year ofundergraduate study in the Fall following the program.
• A 2.8 minimum grade point average on a 4.0 scale
• Works effectively and diplomatically with a variety of publics, including residents, board members, community groups, government agencies, etc.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees