Intern, Exchange Visitor Program

SUMMARY

SHRM’s paid internship program enables students to participate in valuable real-world work experience through various tailored assignments within their areas of interest and fields of study. Students will be tasked with different team-specific projects, and tasks, and participate in professional development projects and events to prepare them for their future careers. This role is responsible for providing creative and organizational support to SHRM’s Exchange Visitor Program in different areas.

This is a paid internship starting at $20.00/Hour.

This is a 10-week summer internship from June 3, 2025 - August 7, 2025.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in the creation and editing of training videos for program participants.
• Support the Exchange Visitor Program by responding to inquiries and preparing documentation.
• Help maintain and update health insurance records in accordance with compliance standards.
• Participate in general program operations reviews to identify areas for process improvement.
• Contribute to the rollout of a new J-1 Visa designation through marketing outreach coordination.
• Assist in generating and tracking leads for the new J-1 Visa program.

Education & Experience Requirements

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in business, communications, international affairs, or other related fields
• 0-3 years of relevant work experience

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong communication and analytical skills
• High levels of commitment, initiative, and follow-through
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple assignments simultaneously
• Creative thinker with strong problem-solving skills
• Receptive to feedback and able to implement direction effectively
• Thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
• Proven ability to work collaboratively in a team setting
• Willingness to take direction and learn new tasks quickly
• Professional demeanor
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise good judgment
• Expert proficiency in Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, and Outlook
• Understanding of current and emerging data analytics tools

Additional Notes

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to perform essential duties satisfactorily with reasonable accommodations.
• Work is generally done sitting, talking, hearing, and typing. Visual acuity to use a keyboard, prepare and analyze data and figures; transcribe, view a computer terminal; extensive reading.

Work environment

• SHRM does operate under a hybrid work schedule and will require you to be in SHRM’s headquarters in Alexandria, VA on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. On Mondays and Fridays will be working remotely.
• Work is regularly performed in a combination of office and conference settings and routinely uses standard office equipment.