Human Resources Intern, Fall

and the job listing Expires on July 23, 2026

Internship Human Resource Management, Human Resource Management

The Office of the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) provides operations support services and business solutions to the community of 10,000 House Members, Officers and staff. The CAO organization comprises more than 800 technical and administrative staff working in a variety of areas, including information technology, finance, budget management, human resources, payroll, childcare, food and vending, procurement, logistics and administrative counsel.

This paid internship
* is located in the Human Resources Immediate Office of the Office of the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), U.S. House of Representatives (House). The HR Immediate Office is responsible for providing strategic human capital guidance and an array of human resource programs to CAO employees and applicants. In addition to these important services, the HR office also provides targeted programs to the Congressional community, including confidential counseling services, well-being offerings, and the Wounded Warrior and Gold Star Fellowship programs.

CAO-HR is excited to provide an engaging experience for an intern to support our dynamic team. We will offer the intern the ability to (1) work on challenging and rewarding projects; (2) contribute to meaningful and important activities; and (3) support programs in service to the House. Specific examples of projects include assisting with our diversity recruiting and outreach efforts, providing support to our competency-based training programs, and contributing to the establishment of a House-wide HR Hub which provides guidance and resources to the House community.

* Paid at an annual rate of $36,834 not to exceed 120 days

** This is a fulltime internship, 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday

The position does not have day-to-day supervisory/managerial responsibilities.

• Participate in programmatic operations to internal HR and House-related engagements by supporting
  -preparation and administrative needs for trainings, meetings, and staff development initiatives centered around employee engagement and orientation, employee relations, leadership development, and team-building activities.
• Assist with coordinating and facilitating activities for both remote and on Hill campus activities.
• Working with slide decks, materials, meeting/training facilitation.
• Aggregate and analyze program data, including participation attendance and feedback, and meeting documentation, to inform reporting and decision-making by and identifying themes or trends from discussions.
• Contribute to HR project work involving sensitive and/or confidential information.
• Gain exposure to internal HR functions including employee relations, engagement, policy development, and research management through rotational or cross-functional interactions.
• Performs other official duties as assigned.

• Interest and curiosity with the human resources field required.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite required.
• Must be able to work with all levels of a multifaceted workforce as well as with sensitive, confidential, and complex projects/ responsibilities.
• Ability to multi-task and work well both independently and on a team.
• Must be able to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, as well as, the ability to establish effective working relationships with senior staff and other high-ranking officials.
• Ideal candidate will be a results-oriented team player possessing an interest in public service.

• Current enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate Human Resources educational program
• Experience working in a professional office setting preferred.

Continued employment is contingent upon satisfactorily completing a criminal history records check (or other applicable security clearance) and a pre-employment drug-test (pre-identified position only).