HR Talent Intern

Intern Job Title:           HR Talent Intern          

Department:               Human Resources

Reports To:                 Director, Human Resources

FLSA Status:              Non-Exempt               

Compensation:          Stipend of $4,000 total for the duration of the program(equivalent to approximately $19.05/hour. This does not include lodging or transportation)  

Hours Per Week:        21 Hours  

Location:                    Washington, DC (Must be local to location of office)

End Date:                   August 7, 2026

We’re excited you’re interested in this internship! Take a moment to read through the full job description to learn more about the opportunity. Be sure to also check the application instructions at the end of job description and upload all required documents so your application can be fully considered.

JOB DESCRIPTION 

The Human Resources Talent team supports UNCF’s mission by driving talent management, employee engagement, and workforce development initiatives across the organization. The team partners closely with Organizational Development, Benefits, and Communications to ensure Team Members are informed, engaged, and supported throughout their employee experience. Through strategic initiatives and innovative programming, the HR Talent team helps foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing workplace culture.

Department Overview:

The Human Resources Talent team supports UNCF’s mission by driving talent management, employee engagement, and workforce development initiatives across the organization. The team partners closely with Organizational Development, Benefits, and Communications to ensure Team Members are informed, engaged, and supported throughout their employee experience. Through strategic initiatives and innovative programming, the HR Talent team helps foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing workplace culture.

ABOUT UNCF  

The United Negro College Fund (UNCF) has been an engine of educational achievement for more than 80 years. UNCF’s mission is to build a robust and nationally recognized pipeline of HBCU students who, because of UNCF support, become highly qualified college graduates. In addition, UNCF ensures that its member institutions remain respected models of best practices in moving students to and through college. Since its inception in 1944, UNCF has raised over $6 billion in private support, distributed scholarships to help students attend school, and enabled more than 500,000 scholars and low-income students to graduate from UNCF’s member historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and launch professional careers. UNCF is committed to closing the educational attainment gap by increasing postsecondary access and success for student groups, particularly low-income and first-generation students.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

No supervisory responsibilities. 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE 

LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES

In addition to the newsletter project, the intern will have opportunities to collaborate with the Organizational Development team on initiatives related to UNCF’s Learning Management System (LMS), including content development and internal communications. 

This role is ideal for a student interested in HR, communications, and creative content development in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

To apply for this internship, please submit your application online and include the following uploaded documents with application for consideration:

*Cannot be a family member. 

Only completed applications submitted through the online portal will be considered. 

This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience supporting impactful programs while networking within the organization. Please apply if you are proactive, highly motivated, and excited to share your organizational skills!

Background checks required.

UNCF is EOE M/F/D/V