Human Resources Intern (Summer 2026)
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Job Location:
Washington, AR - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
4 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Human Resources Intern
Job Summary
The Human Resources Intern role is an integral part of the Talent team ensuring ongoing support during summer onboarding for school-based staff. The intern will gain valuable experience in the field of education and contribute to the success of KIPP DCs mission. This is a summer intern role that runs for 9 weeks (June 1 2026 - July 31 2026) based on KIPP DC campuses with an anticipated start date of June 1st 2026.
About KIPP DCFor 25 years KIPP DC has partnered with students families and the community to create joyful academically excellent schools across the nations capital. Today our network of 22 schools educate more than 7500 students in grades PreK3-12 supported by 1500 dedicated teachers leaders and staff.
Our work is grounded in five pillarsAcademic Excellence Joy & Sense of Belonging Highly Effective Teachers and Leaders Safe Structured and Nurturing Learning Environments and Commitment to College Readinesswhich ensure every student is equipped with the knowledge skills and confidence to pursue success in college careers and beyond. Our schools combine high expectations with joyful affirming environments that nurture academic success and personal growth for students and staff alike.
As part of the national KIPP network we share best practices and innovations while maintaining deep roots in Washington D.C. Together we strive toward a future without limits for our students alumni and community.
About the team
At KIPP DC our Human Resources Generalist team manages all aspects of the employee life cycle including new hire compliance onboarding supporting employees during their tenure and offboarding. We provide consistent and accurate guidance resources and policies to all staff so that they can be empowered to support each other our students and our community.
About the Role
This is a very exciting time to work at KIPP DC onboarding our hire for the next school year and supporting transitions. This role involves managing data flow between various systems ensuring accuracy and consistency of sensitive data. Responsibilities include content creation (videos how-tos) and supporting logistical operations for various events and summer programming. This is a non-exempt position and will report to the Director of Human Resources.
Location and Type of Work
As a headquarters team that is focused on being responsive to our schools and meeting the needs of our students and families we approach our work in a way that reflects these priorities. Schools operate in person and our students and families rely on us for in-person support and this position will regularly provide on-site support to school teams frequently partner with other headquarters teams or regularly work in multiple locations. Because of the nature of the work this role allows for occasional flexibility. This role will have approximately 20% flexibility to work remotely.
Responsibilities
Compliance 80%
- Support in managing the background check process for all KIPP DC employees ensuring all trackers are up to date following up with employees who have not submitted background checks processing reimbursements and providing regular updates to HR leaders.
- Manage the staff ID process for all incoming and existing employees. Create print and document staff ID prints and reprints. Work closely with the operations team to ensure employees receive their reprinted IDs in a timely manner.
- Ensure employee data is accurately entered into various HR systems including Workday (KIPP DCs HRIS System)
- Assist with HR programs projects and other special events.
- Assist in the coordination and dissemination of information among the HR team and other KIPP DC team members
- Assist with project coordination activities on various projects throughout the year.
- Serve as a full-time and engaged member of KIPP DCs staff.
Requirements & Preferences
Required Qualifications:
- GED or high school diploma
- Detail oriented and organized
- Proficiency in Google Suite including strong proficiency in Google sheets
- Ability to handle multiple competing deadlines
- Comfortability handling sensitive data
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience administering HRIS systems such as Workday
- Experience creating/editing content and videos
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to travel across KIPP DC schools and throughout Washington DC.
- Occasional flexibility to work outside normal business hours or weekends for KIPP DC events.
Demonstrated Excellence in the Following Areas:
- Commitment to Students and Schools: Demonstrates commitment to education reform believing in every childs potential for success and prioritizing students schools and the essential role of families.
- Strategic Thinking and Problem Solving: Finds creative solutions to challenges that achieve broader goals of team and organization.
- Project Management: Sets a high bar for own work and supports others to achieve desired team outcomes.
- Communications and Influence: Demonstrates adept communication skills and influence to advance work by adjusting content and style.
- Teamwork: Contributes to a supportive team culture fostering diverse work styles and maintaining a high performance standard.
- Trust and Collaboration: Establishes and nurtures effective relationships with a diverse set of stakeholders to support the best outcomes for our work.
- Cultural Humility: Advances KIPP DCs commitment to anti-racism by creating a diverse equitable and inclusive environment for all stakeholders.
- Continuous Learning: Commits to continuous learning through feedback self reflection humility and action.
Benefits & Compensation
The KIPP DC summer internship program offers a competitive hourly wage of $18.00 allowing you to gain valuable experience while earning a decent income. Interns are eligible to work up to 30 hours per week providing flexibility to balance your work and personal life.
Please note that the program will follow the KIPP DC HDQ holiday calendar which includes two unpaid holidays: Juneteenth (June 19) and the 4th of July observation (July 3) giving you time to celebrate and recharge.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
KIPP DC Public Schools does not discriminate against or tolerate discrimination against employees or applicants for employment on any legally-recognized basis or protected class including but not limited to actual or perceived race color national origin immigration status (except as necessary to comply with federal DC state or local law) religion sex (including pregnancy childbirth lactation and related medical conditions) age physical or mental disability medical condition sexual orientation gender (including gender identity or expression) marital status (including domestic partnership status) genetic information political affiliation pregnancy family responsibilities personal appearance veteran status uniform service member status status of being unemployed status of victim a survivor of domestic violence sexual offense or stalking matriculation or any other protected class under federal state DC or local law.
Click here or here to review KIPP DCs non-discrimination policy and KIPP DCs Title IX Coordinators contact information.
Please Note: If you encounter difficulties submitting your application or fail to receive a confirmation email after applying kindly reach out to Danica Cunningham at . Please include your name resume and specify the role you are applying for in your email. We appreciate your understanding and apologize for any inconvenience caused.
Required Experience:
Intern
Key Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Public Relations
- Google Docs
- Data Collection
- MailChimp
- Microsoft Word
- Dermal Fillers
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Research Experience
- Microsoft Excel
- Adobe Photoshop
- Writing Skills
About Company
KIPP DC is a community of high-performing, public schools committed to excellence, equity, and justice.
