HR Intern

AAAS has an exciting opportunity for an HR intern to join the Human Resources department!

Reporting to the HR Manager, you will perform various administrative, research, and analytical tasks in support of the HR department. Examples of tasks include updating employee databases, gathering payroll data, screening resumes, scheduling interviews, posting job ads, and assisting in preparing HR-related reports. Additionally, you will assist with employee inquiries, support existing projects and initiatives, and participate in organizing company events. This role provides valuable hands-on experience in HR processes, allowing interns to gain a comprehensive understanding of HR functions while contributing to the smooth operation of the department.

Help us ignite the next era of science.

What You'll Do

• Update our internal databases with new employee information, including contact details and employment forms
• Gather payroll data
• Screen resumes and application forms
• Schedule and confirm interviews with candidates
• Post, update, and remove job ads from job boards, careers pages, and social networks
• Prepare HR-related reports as needed
• Address employee queries about benefits
• Participate in organizing company events
• Assist with secondary analysis and follow-up inquiries on the Workplace Survey.
• Research and identify evidence-based best practices in select areas (e.g., L&D, Performance Feedback, Goal Setting)

Minimum Requirements

• Pursuing a degree in HR, business, I/O psychology, or a related field.
• Experience as a Staff Assistant or similar junior HR role is a plus
• Familiarity with HRIS, ATS, and resume databases
• Experience with MS Office
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills, ability to juggle multiple assignments at once
• Willingness to learn new systems quickly

Internship Details

• This internship follows a hybrid work schedule, with an expectation to work onsite at our Washington, D.C. office two days per week.
• This is a 12-week internship running from June 2, 2025 to August 22, 2025.
• The anticipated rate of compensation is $17.95 per hour.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship. For questions about eligibility, please contact our Talent Team at jobs@aaas.org.

Application Process

Interested candidates should submit their resume by May 30, 2025 (cover letter optional). Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. A recruiter will contact you with the next steps if you are selected for an interview.

AAAS currently provides the following benefits: paid vacation leave, paid sick leave, paid holidays, health insurance, flexible spending account, dental insurance, life insurance, vision insurance, retirement benefits, short- and long-term disability, each subject to the terms of the applicable program. Additional benefits may apply.

Any actual offer of employment, reflecting the total compensation package and benefits, will be made in the sole discretion of AAAS and will be based on a variety of factors, including years of experience, depth of experience, and other relevant factors. AAAS reserves the right to amend or modify its employment benefits and compensation structure at any time.

AAAS is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category. AAAS uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. No visa sponsorship is available for this position.

Search Firm and Employment Agency Disclaimer

The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Any unsolicited resumes sent to AAAS from a third party, such as an agency, including unsolicited resumes sent to an AAAS mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to AAAS employees, or to the AAAS resume database will be considered AAAS property. Verbal or written communications from any employee of AAAS shall not be considered binding obligations. AAAS Human Resources is the only AAAS representative authorized by AAAS to enter into any employment agreements with any third party. AAAS will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.

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