Summer 2025 Human Resources Intern

Description

Summary of Position:

The Intern, Human Resources supports the Human Resources team with a variety of projects, gaining a wide range of experience and skills. This position is located in Washington DC.

We are looking for a detail-oriented Human Resources intern to join our Washington, DC, HR team this Summer for up to 35 hours per week, starting in May or June 2025 and continuing through the summer. The HR intern will provide support for our HR team by continuing an organization wide personnel file mapping and data organization project and other HR support duties as needed. The intern will also have the opportunity to train with and shadow each member of the HR staff and learn human resources policy and best practices from industry professionals. This position pays $17.50 - $22 per hour.

This position will be in person, based out of our Washington, DC office only

Responsibilities:

• Assist with file organization and migration project: Collecting employee data and documents to compile into employee personnel digital files. Creating new employee digital file folders as needed.
• Training with HR team members on HR best practices, policies, and job functions.
• Occasional day-to-day HR support as needed: Engage in project work that supports department goals and initiatives, such as surveys, audits, and other research projects.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications:

• Preferred Education: Bachelor’s degree or enrolled in a current undergraduate program
• Any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the essential functions of the position
• Background and/or interest in human resources, business administration, talent acquisition, finance & accounting, economics, environmental policy, energy policy, political science, or related topics
• Interest in working for a nonpartisan, nonadvocacy policy organization
• Experience with customer service or working with people
• Technical Requirements:
• Proficiency in the following software programs is necessary for this role:
• Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
• Internet Browsers (Chrome, Internet Explorer)
• Internal communications platforms such as Microsoft Teams, Zoom, etc.
• Experience or familiarity with Linked In
  

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, some standing, walking, sitting, bending, and carrying of light items such as books and papers is required.

Working Conditions

The work may involve everyday light risks and discomforts, which may require normal safety precautions typical of such places as offices, meetings, and training rooms, etc. The work area is adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position description may not describe all duties, responsibilities and skills associated with this position. It is intended to portray the major aspects of the job and is not meant to be all inclusive. Other duties or skills may be required.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

RFF (Resources for the Future) is committed to the letter and spirit of diversity, equity, and inclusion. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or national and ethnic origin in hiring and employment, nor in the administration and other programs. RFF’s Vision for a Diverse, Equitable, and Inclusive Future.

RFF has made the safety of our staff and community a top priority. As a part of that commitment, all staff and visitors are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, as defined by the CDC. RFF will require all staff and visitors to submit proof of complete vaccination against COVID-19 to work in our office.

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Description

Responsibilities:

• Assist with file organization and migration project: Collecting employee data and documents to compile into employee personnel digital files. Creating new employee digital file folders as needed.
• Training with HR team members on HR best practices, policies, and job functions.
• Occasional day-to-day HR support as needed: Engage in project work that supports department goals and initiatives, such as surveys, audits, and other research projects.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications:

• Preferred Education: Bachelor’s degree or enrolled in a current undergraduate program
• Any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the essential functions of the position
• Background and/or interest in human resources, business administration, talent acquisition, finance & accounting, economics, environmental policy, energy policy, political science, or related topics
• Interest in working for a nonpartisan, nonadvocacy policy organization
• Experience with customer service or working with people
• Technical Requirements:
• Proficiency in the following software programs is necessary for this role:
• Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
• Internet Browsers (Chrome, Internet Explorer)
• Internal communications platforms such as Microsoft Teams, Zoom, etc.
• Experience or familiarity with Linked In
  

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, some standing, walking, sitting, bending, and carrying of light items such as books and papers is required.

Working Conditions

The work may involve everyday light risks and discomforts, which may require normal safety precautions typical of such places as offices, meetings, and training rooms, etc. The work area is adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position description may not describe all duties, responsibilities and skills associated with this position. It is intended to portray the major aspects of the job and is not meant to be all inclusive. Other duties or skills may be required.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

RFF (Resources for the Future) is committed to the letter and spirit of diversity, equity, and inclusion. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or national and ethnic origin in hiring and employment, nor in the administration and other programs.

RFF has made the safety of our staff and community a top priority. As a part of that commitment, all staff and visitors are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, as defined by the CDC. RFF will require all staff and visitors to submit proof of complete vaccination against COVID-19 to work in our office.

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