Summer General Internship

Summer 2026 General Internship Application

SHRM is a member-driven catalyst for creating better workplaces where people and businesses thrive together. As the trusted authority on all things work, SHRM is the foremost expert, researcher, advocate, and thought leader on issues and innovations impacting todays evolving workplaces. With nearly 340,000 members in 180 countries, SHRM touches the lives of more than 362 million workers and their families globally.

Alexandria, VA

SHRM

SHRM is a member-driven catalyst for creating better workplaces where people and businesses thrive together.  As the trusted authority on all things work, SHRM is the foremost expert, researcher, advocate, and thought leader on issues and innovations impacting today’s evolving workplaces.  With nearly 340,000 members in 180 countries, SHRM touches the lives of more than 362 million workers and their families globally.

Are you interested in growing your career with us? If so, we encourage you to explore our available career opportunities and join our team at SHRM today!

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Hourly

$20.00 per hour / Graduate - $23.00 per hour

Overview:

SHRM’s paid, cohort-based summer internship program enables students to participate in valuable real-world work experience through various tailored assignments within their areas of interest and fields of study. Students will develop and demonstrate their skills and abilities by contributing to meaningful and purposeful projects and tasks. Additionally, SHRM interns participate in professional development programs and activities to prepare for a future career in their desired field.

General Information:

* Pay:
Undergraduate - $20.00 per hour / Graduate - $23.00 per hour

* Internship Length: 10 Weeks / June 2, 2026 - August 6, 2026

Work Environment:

* SHRM does operate under a hybrid work schedule and will require you to be in SHRM’s headquarters in Alexandria, VA on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Mondays and Fridays will be working remotely.

* Work is regularly performed in a combination of office and conference settings and routinely uses standard office equipment.

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Responsibilities:

* Human Resources intern will provide support in and be exposed to a variety of HR functions including, but not limited to talent acquisition, talent management, employee relations and engagement, inclusion, job evaluation, compensation management, benefits administration, investigations, workplace policy development, organizational learning, and talent development.

* Government & Media Affairs intern will work on special projects as needed within the Offices of the CEO, Chief of Staff, and Media Affairs team.

* Product Development intern will assist in developing and delivering ongoing learning experiences through conference events, instructor-led programs, and an eLearning library. In addition to these premier resources that offer HR professionals a continued opportunity for growth, the intern could also conduct research and analyze data to gain knowledge of global market segments.

* Marketing intern will assist in the day-to-day tasks related to membership, advertising, social media, content-based marketing plans, digital promotions, B2C Marketing, and projects aimed at increasing the exposure of the SHRM brand. The intern will also facilitate creative design requests, in-print and digital advertising, email campaigns, and website monitoring.

* Thought Leadership intern will support research and thought leadership projects by programming surveys, analyzing data, conducting literature reviews, and synthesizing market and competitive intelligence for internal use. They will also help manage project schedules, collaborate on study design, and ensure deliverables are completed accurately and on time.

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