$20.00 per hour, maximum of 20 hours per week 

The Intern, People & Culture will support APHL's People & Culture (P&C) department in fostering a positive and engaging workplace environment. This internship provides a hands-on opportunity to assist with various initiatives in employment engagement, development, and education. The Intern will gain practical experience in HR-related projects and contribute to the department’s mission of promoting a dynamic and inclusive organizational culture. This position reports to the Senior Specialist, Engagement & Development.

 

This is a remote-friendly position that requires the employee to reside within the DC, Maryland or Northern Virginia area. Occasional in-person attendance at APHL Headquarters in Bethesda, MD is required, typically up to 4 or more times a year. Some of these on-site requirements may be requested on short notice. 

 

The Association of Public Health Laboratories (APHL) works to strengthen laboratory systems serving the public’s health in the U.S. and globally. APHL’s member laboratories protect the public’s health by monitoring and detecting infectious and foodborne diseases, environmental contaminants, terrorist agents, genetic disorders in newborns and other diverse health threats.

• Contributes to the planning and execution of employee engagement initiatives, projects, events, and programs.
• Assists in supporting the onboarding process for new hires, including preparation of materials and coordination of orientation activities, as well as components of the 90-day process, including tasks related to performance management and employee evaluations.
• Supports various aspects of talent acquisition and staff education within the department.
• Helps with the development and updating of resources and training materials.
• Collaborates with other P&C team members to facilitate retreats for various teams and departments, including preparation and coordination of activities.
• Collects and analyzes employee feedback and survey data as well as additional research as needed to support organizational development strategies.
• Assists with administrative tasks such as scheduling, communication, and tracking project progress.
• Participates in team meetings, brainstorming sessions, and project planning efforts.
• Performs additional duties as needed to support the department, ensuring timely and high-quality deliverables.

• Bachelor’s degree (in progress or recently completed) in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field.
• Prior experience in a professional office or team-oriented environment preferred (internships or part-time roles acceptable).
• Exposure to HR tools, survey platforms, or project management tools is an advantage.

Knowledge

• Understanding of basic HR concepts, such as employee engagement, onboarding, and organizational culture.
• Familiarity with survey tools, data collection methods, or employee feedback mechanisms.

Skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills for clear and professional interaction.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and virtual meeting tools (e.g., Zoom, Teams).
• Experience with SharePoint for document management, collaboration, and information sharing is a plus.
• Research and analytical skills for collecting and summarizing data.
• Time management and organizational skills to handle multiple projects efficiently.

Abilities

• Demonstrates a positive and enthusiastic attitude, fostering collaboration and contributing to a supportive team environment.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a team-oriented environment.
• Capacity to work independently and take initiative on tasks and projects.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities or project needs.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality work.

APHL Week is a Conference/Convention that is held at the APHL Home Office Bethesda, MD. This event is mandatory for all employees to attend. Travel and lodging will be reimbursed by APHL.

Please Note: Reimbursement for travel and lodging may not be possible for employees that are local to the APHL Home Office.

The duties and responsibilities listed in this job description are illustrative ones anticipated for this position. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned as required. Association of Public Health Laboratories (APHL) reserves the right to amend or change this job description to meet the needs of its programs. This job description and any attachments do not constitute or represent a contract.

Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made for known physical or mental limitations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a colleague to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made for known physical or mental limitations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role.

During the job, the colleague may need to sit for extended periods, use a computer keyboard to type, read information visually, and communicate orally through a computer monitor.