Human Resources Intern (Summer 2026)

KIPP DC•Washington, DC

5d•$18 - $18•Hybrid

About The Position

The Human Resources Intern role is an integral part of the Talent team, ensuring ongoing support during summer onboarding for school-based staff. The intern will gain valuable experience in the field of education and contribute to the success of KIPP DC's mission. This is a summer intern role that runs for 9 weeks (June 1, 2026 - July 31, 2026), based on KIPP DC campuses with an anticipated start date of June 1st, 2026. For 25 years, KIPP DC has partnered with students, families, and the community to create joyful, academically excellent schools across the nation’s capital. Today, our network of 22 schools educate more than 7,500 students in grades PreK3-12, supported by 1,500 dedicated teachers, leaders, and staff. Our work is grounded in five pillars–Academic Excellence, Joy & Sense of Belonging, Highly Effective Teachers and Leaders, Safe, Structured, and Nurturing Learning Environments, and Commitment to College Readiness–which ensure every student is equipped with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to pursue success in college, careers, and beyond. Our schools combine high expectations with joyful, affirming environments that nurture academic success and personal growth for students and staff alike. As part of the national KIPP network, we share best practices and innovations while maintaining deep roots in Washington, D.C. Together, we strive toward a future without limits for our students, alumni, and community. At KIPP DC, our Human Resources Generalist team manages all aspects of the employee life cycle including new hire compliance, onboarding, supporting employees during their tenure, and offboarding. We provide consistent and accurate guidance, resources, and policies to all staff so that they can be empowered to support each other, our students, and our community. This is a very exciting time to work at KIPP DC onboarding our hire for the next school year and supporting transitions. This role involves managing data flow between various systems, ensuring accuracy and consistency of sensitive data. Responsibilities include content creation (videos, how-to’s), and supporting logistical operations for various events and summer programming. This is a non-exempt position and will report to the Director of Human Resources.

Requirements

GED or high school diploma
Detail oriented and organized
Proficiency in Google Suite, including strong proficiency in Google sheets
Ability to handle multiple, competing deadlines
Comfortability handling sensitive data
Ability to travel across KIPP DC schools and throughout Washington, DC.
Occasional flexibility to work outside normal business hours or weekends for KIPP DC events.
Commitment to Students and Schools: Demonstrates commitment to education reform, believing in every child's potential for success and prioritizing students, schools, and the essential role of families.
Strategic Thinking and Problem Solving: Finds creative solutions to challenges that achieve broader goals of team and organization.
Project Management: Sets a high bar for own work and supports others to achieve desired team outcomes.
Communications and Influence: Demonstrates adept communication skills and influence to advance work by adjusting content and style.
Teamwork: Contributes to a supportive team culture, fostering diverse work styles and maintaining a high performance standard.
Trust and Collaboration: Establishes and nurtures effective relationships with a diverse set of stakeholders to support the best outcomes for our work.
Cultural Humility: Advances KIPP DC’s commitment to anti-racism by creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment for all stakeholders.
Continuous Learning: Commits to continuous learning through feedback, self reflection, humility, and action.

Nice To Haves

Experience administering HRIS systems such as Workday
Experience creating/editing content and videos

Responsibilities

Support in managing the background check process for all KIPP DC employees, ensuring all trackers are up to date, following up with employees who have not submitted background checks, processing reimbursements, and providing regular updates to HR leaders.
Manage the staff ID process for all incoming and existing employees. Create, print, and document staff ID prints and reprints. Work closely with the operations team to ensure employees receive their reprinted ID’s in a timely manner.
Ensure employee data is accurately entered into various HR systems, including Workday (KIPP DC’s HRIS System)
Assist with HR programs, projects, and other special events.
Assist in the coordination and dissemination of information among the HR team and other KIPP DC team members
Assist with project coordination activities on various projects throughout the year.
Serve as a full-time and engaged member of KIPP DC’s staff.

Benefits

The KIPP DC summer internship program offers a competitive hourly wage of $18.00, allowing you to gain valuable experience while earning a decent income.
Interns are eligible to work up to 30 hours per week, providing flexibility to balance your work and personal life.
Please note that the program will follow the KIPP DC HDQ holiday calendar which includes two unpaid holidays: Juneteenth (June 19) and the 4th of July observation (July 3), giving you time to celebrate and recharge.

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