People & Culture / Operations Intern

NATIONAL COMMUNITY REINVESTMENT COALITION INC • Washington, DC

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

The National Community Reinvestment Coalition (NCRC) is seeking a motivated and mission-aligned People & Culture / Operations Intern to support day-to-day Human Resources operations and several high-impact special projects. This is a hands-on opportunity for a student passionate about people operations, organizational effectiveness, and the nonprofit sector.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration, Organizational Psychology, or a related field
• Commitment to NCRC's mission of building a just and equitable economy
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace
• Discretion when handling confidential employee and organizational information
• Proactive, self-motivated, and able to work independently and meet deadlines

Nice To Haves

• Experience with HRIS, ATS platforms, or nonprofit operations is a plus

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update employee records and HR databases with accuracy and confidentiality
• Support onboarding and offboarding processes for staff
• Assist with culture and engagement initiatives, including staff events and recognition programs
• Help draft internal communications, HR policies, and organizational presentations
• Provide general administrative support to the People & Culture and Operations team
• Research, plan, and coordinate staff training sessions, workshops, and professional development programs
• Support logistics, vendor communication, timeline tracking, and internal communications for the transition
• Assist with job postings, candidate screening, interview scheduling, and applicant tracking system (ATS) maintenance
• Research salary benchmarks, compile compensation data, and help prepare summary reports for leadership
• Review, recommend and implement files system for effective and efficient HR operations.

Benefits

• Hands-on experience across HR disciplines, including talent acquisition, operations, compensation, and HRIS (Paylocity)
• Mentorship from experienced People & Culture professionals in the nonprofit sector
• Exposure to a nationally recognized advocacy and community development organization
• Competitive hourly compensation ($18.40/hr)
• A collaborative, purpose-driven team environment at NCRC's downtown DC headquarters

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed