Human Resources Internship - Summer/Fall '26

APCO • Washington, DC

2d • $18 - $18 • Hybrid

About The Position

Our Human Resources team seeks a forward-thinking and enthusiastic senior or recent graduate to join our full-time paid internship program. This is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a dynamic HR environment while developing foundational skills in talent management, organizational support, strategy, and communications.
This internship will sit in APCO's Washington, DC office.

Requirements

• Recent college graduate or senior in class standing
• Excellent communication/customer service skills
• Collaborative team player who also can work independently and be a self-starter, take initiative, and set priorities
• Ability to maintain confidential and sensitive information at all times
• Strong attention to organizational and grammatical detail
• Experience with Microsoft products preferred, specifically Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Word and Teams
• Available to work 40 hours per week
• Requires US Work Authorization, unable to consider candidates with CPT/OPT/Post-OPT status

Nice To Haves

• Major in human resource management, business or learning technology preferred

Responsibilities

• Support the Human Resources team across various functions, including but not limited to employee programs and data reporting, to maintain accurate employee records and databases while ensuring data confidentiality and compliance
• Assist with onboarding and offboarding employees in our HRIS platform VIA
• Provide support to our Employee Resource Groups
• Contribute to the creation of educational materials and resources for our employees
• Perform administrative tasks, including data entry, digital filing, contracts/POs, and invoices
• Help prepare communication materials, presentations, and reports for HR initiatives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern