HR Intern

The International Spy Museum is a private nonprofit museum dedicated to educating the public about the world of espionage and intelligence through exhibitions, educational programs, special events, and public outreach. The Human Resources department supports the museum’s mission and goals through strategic HR initiatives, enabling our employees to deliver exceptional experiences to our visitors.

The Human Resources Department is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented HR Intern to support our mission of fostering a positive, inclusive and engaging workplace culture. This intern will assist with general HR support, recruitment and onboarding, employee engagement and culture, and contribute to special projects involving HR research and organization. This internship offers a hands-on opportunity to gain practical experience across multiple HR functions within a vibrant and unique museum environment.

Responsibilities (Subject to Adjustment by Mutual Agreement)

Working closely with the HR Team, this work will focus on the following projects and deliverables:

· Assist with day-to-day HR administrative tasks, filing, data entry and managing HR related inquiries.

· Assist with the recruitment process, posting job openings and reviewing candidates using ADP Workforce.

· Support the onboarding program for new hires by preparing orientation materials and participating in the onboarding process.

· Collaborate with teams to support various employee relations initiatives such as HR related meetings, wellness and wellbeing programs, and onboarding meetings.

· Help organize and maintain both physical and electronic non-confidential records.

· Respond to general employee inquiries (non-confidential) and provide support for HR-related processes with an HR Team member.

Key Project:

· Filing – Support the HR Team with implementing a consistent filing system across our digital and physical records, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations. This project will be broken down into manageable tasks throughout your internship, such as accessing current practices and defining ways to maintain our new system.

Education Requirement

· This internship is open to individuals currently pursuing a certificate or undergraduate degree in Human Resources, or a related field.

Our Ideal Candidate:

· Strong Communication Skills: Ability to communicate effectively with both employees and managers in a professional manner, both verbally and written.

· Attention to Detail: Able to manage data accurately and handle HR-related tasks with precision, ensuring sensitive employee information is kept confidential.

· Confidentiality: High level of understanding in maintaining privacy of employee data.

· Tech Savvy: Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)

· Team Player: Comfortable collaborating with HR colleagues and other departments, contributing to a positive work environment.

Hours and Compensation*

· 2025 Fall Internship

o Up to 240 hours over 10 weeks. 6 to 8 hours, 3 to 4 days a week, between August 25 and November 7.

o Weekly hours and schedule will be determined based on department needs and the student’s academic schedule.

· This is a paid internship with a DC hourly minimum wage of $17.95 per hour.

· The internship does not entitle, nor guarantee, the intern employment at the conclusion of the internship.

· The International Spy Museum offers academic credit for this internship. The Museum will work with the intern to complete all necessary forms to receive credit, but the intern is responsible for making all appropriate arrangements with their school or organization.

· This is an in-person internship located in Washington, DC.

How to apply: To apply, please submit a resume, cover letter, and one letter of recommendation to spymuseum.org/about/careers by Thursday, July 10, 2025. We recommend creating an account to access your application at a later date. Contact internships@spymuseum.org with any questions or help with attachments.