Human Resources Intern

Virginia Information Technologies Agency • Williamsburg, VA

10d • $14

About The Position

The Human Resources Intern supports the Jamestown‑Yorktown Foundation by
contributing to the development of a foundational, Commonwealth aligned
succession‑planning process. This position is designed to provide meaningful
project work while also offering broad exposure to HR operations in a
government-affiliated non‑profit environment. The intern will primarily focus on
succession planning but will also develop a baseline understanding of how HR
supports organizational structure and mission-driven public service.

The purpose of this position is to:
• Support the creation of an initial succession‑planning framework aligned with
Virginia DHRM policies and tools.
• Research best practices and apply the Critical Roles Assessment Tool to
identify and prioritize critical positions.
• Analyze workforce and retirement‑eligibility data to highlight areas of
operational risk.
• Document essential roles and help outline a practical process for capturing
institutional knowledge.
• Learn the fundamentals of HR operations within a government non‑profit
setting, including organizational structure, core HR functions, and
compliance-driven workflows.
• Build professional skills in data analysis, role documentation, communication,
and project-based HR work.

Requirements

• Coursework in human resources, public administration, business, psychology, or a related field.
• Familiarity with basic HR concepts such as job roles, organizational structure, or workforce planning (through classes or academic projects).
• Knowledge of research methods demonstrated through academic coursework, research papers, or class projects.
• Skill in conducting research and summarizing findings, demonstrated through academic assignments or prior experience.
• Skill in written communication, such as preparing class papers, reports, or presentations.
• Skill using Microsoft Excel for basic data tasks (sorting, filtering, simple formulas).
• Skill using Microsoft Word and Outlook for document preparation and professional communication.
• Ability to analyze information and identify patterns or themes, demonstrated through school projects, data assignments, or similar experiences.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively, shown through group projects, work experience, or volunteer roles.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, demonstrated through handling sensitive information in school, work, or volunteer settings.
• Must be currently enrolled in or have recently completed at least 1 year in a higher education or a skilled trade or a tech program.

Responsibilities

• Support the creation of an initial succession‑planning framework aligned with Virginia DHRM policies and tools.
• Research best practices and apply the Critical Roles Assessment Tool to identify and prioritize critical positions.
• Analyze workforce and retirement‑eligibility data to highlight areas of operational risk.
• Document essential roles and help outline a practical process for capturing institutional knowledge.
• Learn the fundamentals of HR operations within a government non‑profit setting, including organizational structure, core HR functions, and compliance-driven workflows.
• Build professional skills in data analysis, role documentation, communication, and project-based HR work.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees