Recruitment Intern

Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission; Maryland; On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Commuter reimbursement

Job summary

The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission’s Montgomery County Planning Department is seeking a graduate Recruitment Intern to support university outreach and recruiting initiatives aimed at building a diverse pipeline of planning professionals. You will gain hands-on experience in public sector recruitment.

Reporting to the Recruitment Specialist, you will help with outreach to colleges, coordinate campus events, draft job postings, and manage recruitment data in the applicant

Qualifications

• Graduate-level enrollment with GPA ≥ 2.5 (4.0 scale).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint required.
• Preferred: experience collecting, organizing, and analyzing data.

Responsibilities

• Research colleges, universities, and organizations offering relevant programs.
• Develop and maintain a database of academic programs, contacts, and campus partnerships.
• Conduct outreach to professors, career centers, and student organizations to promote planning careers and internships.
• Coordinate classroom presentations, guest lectures, and career events.
• Assist with scheduling, logistics, communications, and marketing for university outreach.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Education

Graduate student pursuing Master's in HR related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Description

The Montgomery County Planning Department Human Resources Team is seeking a highly motivated graduate Recruitment Intern with an interest in pursuing a career in one or more of the following fields:

• Human Resources Management
• Human Resources Development
• Industrial-Organizational Psychology
• 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. The 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). For nearly 100 years, M‑NCPPC has had a national reputation for excellence in planning and today serves a culturally diverse population of over one million people on the border of Washington, D.C. in Montgomery County. We provide countywide planning functions including long‑range planning, as well as reviews of development applications in diverse built environments of downtown urban districts, suburban communities, and agricultural areas. We have pioneered nationally modeled programs in agricultural preservation, inclusionary housing, and transit‑oriented design. To learn more about who we are and what we do, we encourage you to watch this brief video here and visit our website at www.montgomeryplanning.org.

Examples of Important Duties

• 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.

Minimum Qualifications

Students must currently be enrolled at a college or university at the graduate level and must have at least a 2.5 GPA (on a 4.0 scale).

Intern II

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.

In addition to the minimum qualifications listed above, the selected intern should be proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Excel and PowerPoint. Preferred qualifications include experience collecting, organizing, and analyzing data.

The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities simultaneously. Strong written and verbal communication skills, organizational skills, customer service skills, and the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team are essential.

Supplemental Information

• This position does not provide benefits.
• Relocation and housing are not provided.
• A complete background investigation will be completed prior to hiring.

Internship Dates & Additional Information

• The projected pay for this position is $23.50 per hour
• The intern is expected to work up to 20 hours per week during the school year.

Where we work

We are conveniently located in downtown Wheaton, MD, and easily accessible to Wheaton Metro Station (red line) and several bus lines. Enjoy our bike‑friendly environment and the proximity to Washington, DC, just minutes away. Commuter reimbursement is available.

Equal Opportunity and Accessibility

The Maryland‑National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M‑NCPPC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate a workplace culture of diversity, equity and inclusion without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity, or any other non‑merit factor.

Applicants with Disabilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require accommodation or special arrangements due to a qualifying disability, please notify the Recruitment & Selections Services Unit at the time of applications at or301‑454‑1411. (Maryland Relay 7‑1‑1) M‑NCPPC will make all efforts to reasonably accommodate you.

2026 Benefit Summary For Seasonal Intermittent Employees

The following information is a summary of benefits extended to all Seasonal employees of the Maryland‑National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M‑NCPPC). This is for informational purposes only and is subject to change.

Limited Benefits For Seasonal Employees

Health Insurance Plans

You are eligible for specific health insurance benefits if you worked, on average, 30 hours per week during your first 12 months of employment or from October 3rd to October 2nd each subsequent period following your first 12 months of employment. This equates to 1,560 hours over a 12‑month period.

If and when you are eligible for benefits, you will receive notification directly from the Health & Benefits Office.

Eligible Employees Pay 35% of the health insurance plan premium and The Commission Pays 65%.

• Medical
  • Kaiser Permanente Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) with Prescription Plan
  • UnitedHealthcare Select Plan (EPO)
• Prescription: CVS Caremark Prescription Plan

Other Benefits

• Credit Union
• Sick Leave Benefits

This summary is intended to highlight some of the benefits offered by the M‑NCPPC. It is not an all‑inclusive agreement and is subject to change. For a more detailed description of benefits, please see the appropriate benefits brochure, service agreement or manual. For more information, contact The Health and Benefits Office at [e-mail] or 301‑454‑1694.

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