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Internship Coordinator
Policy Think Tank (Washington, D.C.)
This conservative-leaning policy think tank is seeking an Internship Coordinator to support their HR team and manage multiple internship programs start-to-finish. This is an exciting opportunity to plan engaging, enlightening, and academically-focused events and experiences throughout the year. Candidates with prior program management or similar experience will stand out alongside those with polish, strong relationship-building skills, and detailed thinking behind event-planning. If you are excited to challenge yourself through engaging tasks and you’re seeking opportunities to work with people of varying backgrounds while supporting HR functions, this is a great opportunity for you!
About the Job:
- Be an expert coordinator of internship program needs for multiple sessions throughout the year.
- Coordinate materials for internship program, selection of interns and recruiting needs to attract top talent.
- Work across departments, communicating to understand varying needs and identifying best placements for interns.
- Create and implement a welcoming onboarding, training and offboarding environment; follow-up on action items with internal and external contacts.
- Manage intern-related performance checks, communication with internal mentor contacts and take ownership of program-related HR functions.
- Monitor internship budgeting needs and expenses.
- Respond to internal requests and inquiries surrounding the internship program with professionalism and discretion.
- Plan and execute intern appreciation gatherings, events and gifts. Research relevant worldly and engaging topics for academically minded events and guest speakers.
About the Culture:
- Highly driven and scholarly environment filled with passionate and like-minded individuals.
- Metro-accessible office location and a beautiful, engaging office space.
- Strong benefits.
- Opportunities to grow and learn in the HR/learning and development space.
About You:
- Degreed with program experience. You have a Bachelor’s Degree and relevant experience in a project or program management role. High GPA is preferred.
- Natural leader. You are excited to spearhead projects and be seen as a mentor to others.
- Creative. You enjoy thinking outside of the box and implementing engaging activities.
- Trusted. You are discreet when working with confidential information and operate with an HR leaning mind.
- Articulate. You are highly communicative and produce quality written work.
$50,000 – $52,000
How to Apply
To apply, please send a resume to resume@hawthornelane.com.
Essential to Hawthorne Lane’s success is our ability to attract talent from a range of backgrounds. Our network reflects the diverse community around us, and we believe in a workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to succeed. Applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.
Submitted by Natalie Pratt ('15)
Job posted May 17, 2024
