Spring 2027 Human Resources Intern

Partnership for Public Service; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

The Partnership for Public Service in Washington, DC, is seeking an HR intern for a hybrid role. The intern will gain exposure to core HR functions across talent acquisition, onboarding, offboarding, training, records management and other HR processes.

Responsibilities include posting positions, organizing hiring materials, updating checklists, supporting trainings and maintaining employee records. This paid internship emphasizes professional development in public service operations.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Job description

Application Deadline is October 19.

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.

• 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

Application Deadline is October 19.

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.

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

ORGANIZATION

The Partnership for Public Service is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization dedicated to building a better government and a stronger democracy. Central to this mission is our work to connect the government with those it serves by protecting it from harm and reimagining the way it works on behalf of the public.

Building on our over 20 years of experience, we:

• Prepare civil servants to navigate an increasingly complex government environment
• Educate and engage the public about the value of government and how eroding its capacity hurts communities nationwide
• Collaborate with a range of stakeholders to advance bold reforms that seek to make our government institutions more effective, responsive and accountable to the American people
• Equip and advise government leaders at the federal, state and local levels to develop critical skills for effective public service.

Our staff, diverse in experience and perspective, is mission-driven, creative, collaborative, optimistic and inclusive. Our work is strategic, fast-paced and guided by our values:

• Passion for public service and our work toward more effective government
• People who promote a culture of learning, leadership, collaboration, inclusion and respect
• Persistence to drive change, take strategic risks and deliver results
• Promise to 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.

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.

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 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 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.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS

The timeline for applicant review and selection may vary depending on the size of the applicant pool. Priority consideration will be given to applications received by Oct. 19. Applications may remain open after that date based on hiring needs. Applications are not reviewed on a rolling basis. We will begin reviewing applications on Oct. 19 and strive to complete virtual interviews and extend offers within approximately one month of that date.