Recruitment Intern

Montgomery County Planning Department; Wheaton (MD); On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Montgomery County Planning Department is seeking a Graduate Recruitment Intern to support recruitment, university outreach, and project work aimed at building a diverse pipeline of planning professionals. You will engage with colleges and universities to promote planning careers and internships.

The intern reports to the Recruitment Specialist and will gain hands-on experience in public sector recruitment while contributing to strategic university partnerships.

Qualifications

• Graduate student with GPA ≥ 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.
• Bachelor's degree and enrollment in a Master's program in HR/HRD/IO psychology, business, or related field.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office including Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Research colleges, universities, and organizations offering related programs.
• Develop and maintain a database of academic programs, contacts, student groups, and partnerships.
• Outreach to professors, career centers, and student organizations to promote careers and internships.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's program in HR/HRD/IO psychology/Business

Tools

Applicant Tracking System

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).

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

• May be subject to drug and alcohol testing.
• 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.

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 or 301-454-1411. (Maryland Relay 7-1-1) M-NCPPC will make all efforts to reasonably accommodate you.