Operations & HR Intern
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Job Description
About Interactive Strategies:
Interactive Strategies is a full-service digital agency located in Washington, DC. They partner with a diverse range of clients, including nonprofits (e.g., American Lung Association, Rainforest Trust), associations, and B2B and B2C companies, to enhance their digital presence and brand. The company prides itself on fostering a supportive, purpose-driven, and family-like work culture, even employing a Happiness Manager. They emphasize collaboration, creativity, and a shared passion for impactful work.
Job Description: Operations & HR Intern
This internship offers hands-on experience in both human resources and office operations. The ideal candidate will be responsible for a variety of tasks, wearing “many hats.” Responsibilities include:
• HR Support: Assisting with quarterly performance reviews, tracking weekly timesheets, contributing to recruiting efforts (posting jobs, scheduling interviews).
• Office Operations: Maintaining office organization and supplies, managing the company intranet and electronic file systems, overseeing digital employee record management, tracking and managing company equipment, running errands as needed.
• Employee Engagement: Planning and executing monthly employee engagement/appreciation initiatives, coordinating service awards and birthday celebrations.
• Day-to-Day Operations: Assisting the finance department with bank and credit card reconciliations and client billing tasks, updating and verifying project data against contracts to ensure accuracy.
• Administrative Support: Providing administrative assistance to the executive leadership team and assisting with various projects as needed.
The position requires approximately 24 hours per week (3 days), with a mandatory in-office presence on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Exact hours are flexible depending on workload. Prior experience is not a primary requirement; enthusiasm, talent, and the qualities listed below are highly valued.
Required Qualities:
• Creative: Passionate about work, producing engaging and motivating solutions.
• Strategic: Understanding the importance of thoughtful research and problem-solving for quality results.
• Intuitive: Ability to anticipate needs and think ahead.
• Committed: Dedicated to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
• Confident: Friendly, professional, and poised demeanor.
• Passionate: Enthusiastic about work, dedicated to growth, and committed to giving one’s best.
• Friendly: Works well in a team, appreciates feedback, contributes positively, and listens attentively.
Benefits: The internship offers various perks, including snacks and coffee, free gym access, team events, growth opportunities, and hybrid work flexibility. The compensation is $17.95 per hour.
