Human Resources Intern
Listed on 2026-10-01
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HR/Recruitment
Business Internship
Location: Spokane Valley
Final date to receive applications is October 19.
For Spring 2027, the Partnership will prioritize hiring interns from the following schools:- Florida International University
- George Mason University
- Ohio State University – John Glenn College of Public Affairs and the Washington Academic Internship Program (WAIP)
- Syracuse University – Maxwell School of Public Affairs
- Trinity Washington University
- University of California schools – UCDC Washington Center Program
- University of Maryland
- University of Michigan
- University of Pennsylvania
- University of Texas at Austin – LBJ School of Public Affairs
This
** is a DC-based hybrid position. Interns must reside and have a permanent address in the Washington Metropolitan Region for the duration of their internship.
The Partnership for Public Service is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization with a big mission: we’re working to ensure the government is dynamic, innovative and that it effectively serves the American people. We’ve got a great team that helps make it happen.
Our work is strategic, fast-paced and guided by our values:
- Passion for public service and our work toward a more effective government.
- Peoplewho promote a culture of learning, leadership, collaboration and respect.
- Persistence to drive change, take strategic risks and deliver results.
- Promiseto be trustworthy, nonpartisan and fiscally responsible.
We hire smart and friendly people who are great at what they do and good to one another in the process. Are you ready to join our team?
POSITION OVERVIEWThe Human Resources team supports the Partnership’s people,processes and employee experience. The HR intern will have the opportunity to learn about core HR functions while providing administrative and project support across talent acquisition, onboarding, offboarding, training, recordsmanagementand other HR processes.
The HR intern willassistwith a variety of tasks, including:
- Supporting the talent acquisition process by posting positions, organizing hiring materials, creating hiring project boards in Asanaandassistingwith candidate communications and interview resources.
- Assisting with onboarding and offboarding processes, including preparing materials, updating checklists, organizingresourcesandmaintainingrelated records.
- Reviewing spreadsheets,tracker sand HR documents for accuracy and helpingmaintainorganized employee records and internal resources.
- Supporting the preparation and production of HR-related trainings, including organizing materials, slide decks,handoutsand follow-up resources.
- Helping update templates, processdocumentsand employee-facing resources, including materials related to benefits and other HR processes.
- Providing general administrative and project support to the HR team and completing other duties as assigned.
This isa great opportunity for someone interested in learning more about human resources, nonprofit administration, talent acquisition, employee lifecycleprocessesand the systems that support a strong employee experience.
WORK ENVIRONMENTThis job operates in a professional office environment in Washington, DC and occasionally at local external venues. This position requires consistent use of office equipment such as computer, telephone, printer and scanner.
The Partnership adheres to all federal, state and local employment laws.
Full-time interns will receive $2,000 per month. Part-time intern compensation will be pro-rated accordingly.
LOCATIONThis is a DC-based hybrid position. Interns must reside and have a permanent address in the Washington Metropolitan Region for the duration of their internship. This is a hybrid internship, with an expectation of on-site work approximately two days per week once office space is available. One on-site day is Wednesday.
EXPECTED HOURS OF WORKBusiness hours are Monday-Friday, 9 am to 6 pm, though exact work hours may vary depending on availability and need. Academic schedules will be accommodated; a part-time schedule may be considered. There may be occasional early morning or evening activities required.
TRAVELIf travel occurs, it is usually during the business day.
RECRUITMENT PROCESSThe applicant review and selection process depends on the number of applicants. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and we reserve the right to fill positions before the Final date to receive applications. We strive to conduct interviews (virtual interviews) and have offers extended within a month after the Final date to receive applications.
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