Intern, Human Resources (Spring 2027)
About The Position
The Human Resources Intern provides a diverse range of benefits, recruiting, and training support for approximately 125 employees and 400 seasonal/variable staff. This is a part-time internship expected to last 12 weeks, with up to 21 hours per week. The pay rate is $13.75/hour. The position requires the intern to be physically located in and have a local address in Virginia, Maryland, or the District of Columbia for the duration of their employment. The Foundation does not offer fully remote work. Applicants who reside in other states must be physically located in and provide a local address in Virginia, Maryland, or the District of Columbia prior to starting work. If an applicant cannot be onsite on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, an onsite schedule should be discussed if contacted for an interview.
Requirements
- Ability and have the integrity to handle and maintain the confidentiality of highly sensitive information
- Strong computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Excellent work ethic, positive attitude and professional demeanor
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Outstanding writing, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Outstanding organizational, customer service, research and project management skills
- Must be physically located in and have a local address in Virginia, Maryland, or the District of Columbia for the duration of their employment
Nice To Haves
- Course of study or prior internship experience in Human Resources preferred
- Undergraduate students (must have completed at least 1 year of undergraduate study)
- Graduate students
- Recent graduates (up to 2 years out of school)
- Career-changers currently enrolled in a degree program
- International students (J-1 or F-1 Visa required)
Responsibilities
- Create and submit job requisitions and post open positions on internal and external job boards
- Prepare offer letters, initiate onboarding and background checks
- Assist with new hire orientations, staff trainings, and policy development
- Assist in benefit plan renewals and Open Enrollment
- Make recommendations and updates to the staff intranet
- Research and analyze best practices in Human Resources; recommend and develop new programs to meet departmental objectives
- Provide administrative support to the Human Resources team as needed
- Other duties as assigned
Benefits
- An offer of employment is contingent on successfully passing a background check.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
