Human Resources Internship - Summer/Fall

Our Human Resources team seeks a forward-thinking and enthusiastic senior or recent graduate to join our full-time paid internship program. This is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a dynamic HR environment while developing foundational skills in talent management, organizational support, strategy, and communications.

This internship will sit in APCO's Washington, DC office.

Responsibilities:

Support the Human Resources team across various functions, including but not limited to employee programs and data reporting, to maintain accurate employee records and databases while ensuring data confidentiality and compliance

Assist with onboarding and offboarding employees in our HRIS platform VIA

Provide support to our Employee Resource Groups

Contribute to the creation of educational materials and resources for our employees

Perform administrative tasks, including data entry, digital filing, contracts/POs, and invoices

Help prepare communication materials, presentations, and reports for HR initiatives. Qualifications:

Recent college graduate or senior in class standing

Major in human resource management, business or learning technology preferred

Excellent communication/customer service skills

Collaborative team player who also can work independently and be a self-starter, take initiative, and set priorities

Ability to maintain confidential and sensitive information at all times

Strong attention to organizational and grammatical detail

Experience with Microsoft products preferred, specifically Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Word and Teams

Available to work 40 hours per week

Requires US Work Authorization, unable to consider candidates with CPT/OPT/Post-OPT status

What are the core working hours and will I need to be in an office?

Our interns work 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

We are committed to a hybrid and flexible working environment, and there may be days that you wish to work from home and days that we come together so that you get to explore more of our culture and meet other colleagues. You will be provided with a company laptop so that you are able to work from home and in the office easily.

Compensation:

This is a paid internship at a fixed hourly rate of $17.95.

When is the closing date for applications?

Applications will close on Friday, February 27th.

When does the internship commence?

Our program begins on Tuesday, June 16th and ends on Friday, December 11th 2026.

Through our recruitment, hiring and retention efforts, APCO is committed to building teams who bring the best possible expertise and robust perspectives to our clients. We embrace differences in experience, viewpoint and ideas, starting with our values and extending to our behaviors, policies and practices. We aim to create a positive work experience and welcoming environment where everyone feels they belong and can thrive.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourage applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, national origin, citizenship, native language, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital or parental status, religion, age, veteran status, neurodivergence, mental or physical disability, medical history, pregnancy, political belief or affiliation or any other characteristic protected by law.

About Us

About APCO

APCO is a global advisory and advocacy firm helping leading corporations, foundations and governments navigate a complex world and create lasting impact.

Founded in 1984, with one woman's vision and bold action, APCO has grown into an independent, majority women-owned firm of more than 1,200 employees with work spanning 80 markets around the world.

Headquartered in Washington, D.C., APCO is comprised of strategic advisers, consultants and creators, working together across borders and functions, to provide services and expertise on financial, competitive, political and societal issues.

APCO is a trusted partner to bold purpose-led leaders, lawmakers, government officials, NGOs, the media and other stakeholders in the health, energy, technology, transportation & infrastructure and food & consumer products sectors. For 40 years, the firm has provided public affairs, crisis & reputation, impact, corporate reputation and global solutions services.

APCO is renowned for its ability to champion clients' interests and permission to operate, build their reputation and strengthen their standing. APCO's integrated approach and team of tenacious and empathic talent create connections and winning strategies that accelerate progress and deepen impact.

By bringing diverse people and ideas together, and working beyond traditional boundaries, APCO builds the un/common ground upon which progress is made.