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Intern, HR (Washington, DC)

icct
Companyicct
CategoryHR & Recruiting
LocationWashington, District of Columbia
RemoteOn-site (inferred)
EmploymentNot stated
LevelIntern
SalaryNot stated by the employer
First seen30 Jul 2026 (the employer did not state a posting date)
Last verified9 Aug 2026
SourceEmployer ATS (bamboohr)
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Description
The  ICCT  is an award-winning, independent, global, non-profit research organization that supports the effective design and implementation of policies to address the impacts of the global transportation sector on climate change and public health. Our organization achieves this by providing high-quality and  timely  data-driven research to public officials at all levels of government - city, state, national, regional, and international - as well as to civil society and the media. The ICCT offers a mission-driven and culturally diverse workplace where intelligence, flexibility, transparency, and good humor are highly valued. Join our growing team of talented researchers with offices in Washington D.C., San Francisco, CA, Berlin, Germany, Beijing, China, São Paulo, Brazil, and New Delhi India. We are  seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Human Resources Intern to join our team. This internship offers hands-on experience in various aspects of HR, including recruitment, training and development, and HR administration. The ideal candidate is eager to learn, detail-oriented, and possess  excellent communication skills. This is a great internship opportunity to help you  jump - start your HR career! You will report to the  Human Resources Manager  and  collaborate  with other HR team members. You Will: Recruitment: • 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 s chedule interviews and  assist  with  coordinat ing  interview  logistics . • S upport  sending  reference check requests for potential candidates. Learning and Development: • Assist  HR Manager  with  background  research and  gathering resources   to  support  of   the Train -the-Trainer program. • Help p repare   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 c oordinate employee events ,  including assisting with  scheduling  employees  for the Leadership Foundations Program ,  and drafting  employee communication s using MS Office Suite tools . Compliance and HR Policies: • 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 t ransfer  of  updates from the U.S. employee handbook to regional handbooks  under HR team direction. Staff Engagement and Culture: • Assist  JEDI Champions  with   maintain ing  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. General HR Operations: • Assist with an   HRIS audit   by helping   identify  missing employee details and  cross-referencing records with other systems . • Help r esearch global employer branding strategies  and compile findings for HR team review . • Support u pdate  to   HR templates to align with the Communications Visual Style Guide. • Assist  with d ocument standard operating procedures (SOPs) for key HR processes  under team guidance . • Help s chedule  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. You Have: • High school diploma or equivalent  required.  Individuals   actively  pursuing a degree in  Human Resources, Organizational Design ,  or other related fie ld s  are encouraged to apply. • Proficien c y   in  using technology to communicate effectively, organize information, and pro duce quality outputs. • Knowledge of administrative procedure s and data entry skills . • General  working knowledge of employment law  is  ideal but not  required . Our Benefits This is  a  full-time (30- 40 hours  per week)  internship opportunity  that will be based in our Washington, D.C.  office  for 10- 12 weeks  and have  an  hourly rate  starting at $21.82.   Interns are eligible for  a  limited  benefits package,  which  includ e s   paid  vacation, and  other benefits. Application Please  submit  a resume and cover letter describing your interest, qualifications, and earliest available start date. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal  opportunity  workplace.