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Human Resources Internship Summer 2023

Background 
 
BPC’s Human Resources department is a functional team within BPC that assists with benefits, full time recruitment, staff engagement, the internship program etc. Our HR team works as a key component in major decisions within BPC and operates as internal customer service for BPC employees. The work addresses questions of inclusion, diversity, equity, best practices and processes, and providing the best possible support for employees. BPC works with every project and department within BPC.  
 
We are looking for an HR Intern to support our team by performing various administrative tasks to support the department’s daily activities and take on various projects as we look to improve our HR processes. If you’re interested in kickstarting your career in HR and getting a closer look at how our organization approaches various facets of HR, from recruiting to compliance, we’d like to meet you.  
 
Responsibilities 
Your responsibilities will include a host of tasks such as documenting HR processes, creating and maintaining onboarding and offboarding checklists, scheduling interviews, researching and drafting policies and processes, drafting internal employee communications, researching our ability to increase our diversity candidate pipeline, staff engagement, learning and development, benefits, total rewards and working with facilities on a variety of projects. Specific responsibilities will be determined based on the successful candidate’s interests and the needs of the team.  
 
Qualifications 
  • Must be enrolled in an undergraduate, graduate school, or a recent graduate. 
  • Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills. 
  • Efficient worker with the ability to multi-task 
  • Ability to communicate clearly and effectively. 
  • Strong interest in HR and customer service. 
  • Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
SUMMER PROGRAM
BPC has a robust summer program. Interns work full time, and will receive a $6,000 stipend for ten weeks of work. Interns must be rising juniors or above. Applicants must currently be enrolled in an undergraduate, graduate program or a recent graduate. Interns will provide functional support, conduct research, and work directly with project analysts and staff in various capacities. 
 *Please note that our Summer internship will be hybrid program*

APPLICATION PROCESS 
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until a qualified candidate has been identified. Please do not send multiple submissions. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Due to the number of applications received, we are unable to contact those who have not been selected for an internship. No phone calls, please. Non-U.S. citizens are eligible to apply but must have a valid work permit or visa verifying eligibility to work in the United States. We do not offer visa sponsorship.

Required materials (please submit as one PDF File):
• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Relevant writing sample (3-5 pages).
• College or university transcript (unofficial is acceptable).
• Phone and email contact information for two professional references, including a professor or other individual familiar with your work.
• Brief response to our Diversity statement on what it means to you (5-8 sentences).

APPLICATION DEADLINE
• Summer internships: March 3rd

BPC Diversity Statement 
The Bipartisan Policy Center defines diversity as the range of human qualities that make us unique as individuals, including—but not limited to—age, disability, ethnicity, gender expression, geographic location, nationality, political philosophy, race, religion, sexual orientation, and socioeconomic status. 
 
To celebrate diversity and ensure equity and inclusivity, BPC is committed to:
• Recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce with insights and solutions for our increasingly divided society.
• Creating a workplace culture where all employees feel valued and their perspectives are heard.
• Developing policy solutions and undertaking research that reflect a diversity of thought and experience.

COVID Guidelines
The health and safety of our community is our highest priority. As such, the Bipartisan Policy Center is encouraging all newly hired staff members to be fully vaccinated with an FDA authorized and/or approved COVID-19 vaccine, and to receive a booster shot as soon as eligible.