Fall 2026 Human Resources Intern

Austincc; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 20,311 - 24,328; Full time

Job summary

The Partnership for Public Service in Washington, DC is offering a Human Resources intern role within the HR team. The internship provides exposure to core HR functions, including talent acquisition, onboarding, training, records management and employee lifecycle processes.

The HR intern will assist with posting positions, organizing hiring materials, updating checklists and supporting HR trainings and resources.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with talent acquisition, posting positions, organizing hiring materials, creating hiring project boards, and supporting candidate communications.

Job description

For Fall 2026, 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

Organization

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.
• People who promote a culture of learning, leadership, collaboration and respect.
• Persistence to drive change, take strategic risks and deliver results.
• Promise to be trustworthy, nonpartisan and fiscally responsible.

Position Overview

The 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, records management and other HR processes.

The HR intern will assist with a variety of tasks, including:

• Supporting the talent acquisition process by posting positions, organizing hiring materials, creating hiring project boards in Asana and assisting with candidate communications and interview resources.
• Assisting with onboarding and offboarding processes, including preparing materials, updating checklists, organizing resources and maintaining related records.
• Reviewing spreadsheets, trackers and HR documents for accuracy and helping maintain organized employee records and internal resources.
• Supporting the preparation and production of HR-related trainings, including organizing materials, slide decks, handouts and follow-up resources.
• Helping update templates, process documents and 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 is a great opportunity for someone interested in learning more about human resources, nonprofit administration, talent acquisition, employee lifecycle processes and the systems that support a strong employee experience.

Work Environment

This 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.

Compensation

Full-time interns at 40 hours a week will receive $2,000 per month. Part-time intern compensation will be pro-rated accordingly.

Location

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.

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 typically Wednesday.

Expected Hours of Work

Business 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.

Travel

If travel occurs, it is usually during the business day.