Human Resources Intern – Organizational Development

Arlington County Government

HR Intern supporting operations for the Department of Environmental Services in Arlington County. Ideal for a graduate-level HR student seeking hands-on experience in HR functions.

Posted 5/22/2026internshipArlington • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesEntry Level💰 $62,337 - $88,254 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Supporting HR operations through project-based initiatives, process improvements, and maintenance of standard operating procedures (SOPs) related to onboarding, offboarding, hoteling, and other operational workflows;
Facilitating Day One orientation sessions for new DES hires by presenting information, engaging participants, and serving as a resource for onboarding questions and support;
Assisting with HR systems and content management, including maintaining the HR SharePoint site and organizing and updating HR resources and information;
Supporting employee lifecycle activities, including coordinating onboarding processes, developing job descriptions and job postings, and assisting with recruitment activities such as candidate communications and offer materials;
Supporting Learning and Development initiatives by researching training resources, preparing materials, and assisting with training sessions;
Processing and submitting merit award nominations;
Coordinating Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests across the Department and providing responsive documents to the County Manager’s Office in a timely manner;
Reviewing and responding to inquiries received through the general DES inbox; and
Performing other duties as assigned to support HR operations and departmental priorities.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Recent, 2025 and/or 2026 college graduates earning either a Bachelor’s or a Master’s degree in the area of consideration prior to the start date of the Cohort Program (Sept. 2026) must have:
- No professional-level work experience (less than one year) in the internship field; and
- You may be a currently enrolled student in a Master’s degree program related to the internship, but you must not have significant professional-level work experience in the internship area and must be available to work during designated hours.
Degree Requirements: Human Resources, Organizational Development, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Public Administration, Business Administration, or related discipline.
Preference may be given to applicants with experience in or possession of one or more of the following:
- G.P.A. of 3.0 or above is preferred and applicants may be asked to provide certified official transcripts;
- Drafting or maintaining process documentation, SOPs, or training materials;
- Supporting recruiting, onboarding, or HR coordination activities;
- Researching HR best practices, workforce programs, or learning resources; and/or
- Experience with SharePoint, HRIS systems, or collaborative document tools.

Benefits

Comp & perks

health, dental and leave

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Hard Skills & Tools

process documentationSOPsonboardingrecruitingHR coordinationtraining materialsresearching HR best practicesworkforce programs

Soft Skills

communicationengagementorganizational skillssupport