Recruitment Intern

The Maryland-National Capital Park & Planning Commission•Wheaton, MD

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Montgomery County Planning Department Human Resources Team is seeking a highly motivated graduate Recruitment Intern with an interest in pursuing a career in Human Resources Management, Human Resources Development, Industrial-Organizational Psychology, or Business Administration. Reporting directly to the Department's Recruitment Specialist, the selected intern will assist with recruitment, university outreach, and special projects aimed at building a diverse pipeline of future planning professionals. This internship will provide hands-on experience in public sector recruitment while contributing to a strategic initiative focused on strengthening partnerships with colleges and universities. Montgomery Planning is part of The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC), which has a national reputation for excellence in planning and serves a culturally diverse population of over one million people. M-NCPPC provides countywide planning functions including long-range planning and reviews of development applications. They have pioneered nationally modeled programs in agricultural preservation, inclusionary housing, and transit-oriented design.

Requirements

Students must currently be enrolled at a college or university at the graduate level.
Must have at least a 2.5 GPA (on a 4.0 scale).
Student who has received a Bachelor's Degree and accepted or enrolled in a Master's Degree Program pursuing a degree in human resource management, human resources development, industrial-organizational psychology, business administration, or a field of study related to the discipline of the area to which assigned.
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Excel and PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

Experience collecting, organizing, and analyzing data.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Exceptional attention to detail.
Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities simultaneously.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Organizational skills.
Customer service skills.
Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

Research colleges, universities, and professional organizations that offer programs related to urban planning, geography, environmental studies, transportation planning, public policy, and related disciplines.
Develop and maintain a database of academic programs, faculty contacts, student organizations, and campus partnership opportunities.
Conduct outreach to professors, career centers, academic departments, and student organizations to promote careers and internship opportunities within the Planning Department.
Coordinate classroom presentations, guest lectures, panel discussions, and career-related events featuring Planning Department staff.
Assist with scheduling, logistics, communications, and marketing efforts related to university outreach initiatives.
Assist with developing recommendations for a strategic university partnership program designed to increase awareness of planning careers and strengthen relationships with academic institutions.
Review job descriptions and assist with drafting and editing job advertisements.
Assist with creating and managing recruitment requisitions within the Commission’s applicant tracking system.
Source passive candidates for positions using professional networks, online platforms, and the applicant tracking system.
Research external recruitment and advertising sources and recommend strategies to expand candidate outreach.
Advertise employment opportunities through external job boards, professional associations, universities, and other targeted recruitment channels.
Assist with developing training materials, guides, and resources to improve recruitment and selection outcomes.
Support career fairs, recruitment events, internship programs, and other initiatives.