Summer Intern, HR

The International Council on Clean Transportation

Human Resources Intern supporting recruitment and HR administration at ICCT. Gaining hands-on experience in various aspects of HR while working in a mission-driven organization.

Posted 6/14/2026internshipWashington • District of Columbia, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesEntry Level💰 $22 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Shadow HR Coordinator, Talent during new hire orientation to observe and support the process
Assist with scheduling and note-taking during 30-day onboarding interviews with new hires.
Support the creation of new employee profiles and help launch onboarding documents in HRIS system.
Assist with tracking and updating progress in the Onboarding Revamp project in ICCT project management tool.
Help schedule interviews and assist with coordinating interview logistics.
Support sending reference check requests for potential candidates.
Assist HR Manager with background research and gathering resources to support the Train-the-Trainer program.
Help prepare and format presentation materials for L&D Committee meetings.
Provide general coordination and administrative support for the ICCT’s learning management system implementation and system roll-out.
Help coordinate employee events, including assisting with scheduling employees for the Leadership Foundations Program, and drafting employee communications using MS Office Suite tools.
Assist with the HR policy review process and help upload finalized versions to the HR intranet.
Help gather and organize information about state leave programs, eligibility criteria, and employer obligations in all U.S.-registered states where ICCT operates.
Help compile information about employer compliance and procedures (such as sexual harassment policies) for applicable U.S. states.
Support the transfer of updates from the U.S. employee handbook to regional handbooks under HR team direction.
Assist JEDI Champions with maintaining and updating an event calendar for the remainder of the calendar year.
Help JEDI Champions and regional operations staff research local printing vendors for JEDI awareness posters.
Support the creation of slide decks for JEDI Committee meetings, including upcoming holidays and committee updates.
Assist with an HRIS audit by helping identify missing employee details and cross-referencing records with other systems.
Help research global employer branding strategies and compile findings for HR team review.
Support update to HR templates to align with the Communications Visual Style Guide.
Assist with documenting standard operating procedures (SOPs) for key HR processes under team guidance.
Help schedule and track recurring meetings for the HR team.
Shadow and support the HR Coordinator, Talent on contributions to the monthly HR Newsletter and All-Staff Communication slides.

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Individuals actively pursuing a degree in Human Resources, Organizational Design, or other related fields are encouraged to apply.
Proficiency in using technology to communicate effectively, organize information, and produce quality outputs.
Knowledge of administrative procedures and data entry skills.
General working knowledge of employment law is ideal but not required.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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Hard Skills & Tools

data entryHRISproject managementpresentation preparationcompliance proceduresstandard operating proceduresemployee onboardingemployee communicationsHR policy reviewresearch skills

Soft Skills

organizational skillscommunication skillsadministrative supportcoordination skillsteam collaborationattention to detailtime managementproblem-solvinginterpersonal skillssupportive attitude