Human Resources Intern

Job Description

About Company

D.C. United is a professional soccer club committed to uplifting its community, staff, and club, striving for continued organizational growth and pursuing another MLS Cup. The organization is dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer (EOE), reaffirming its commitment to the principles of equal opportunity and diversity. D.C. United is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer, committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, pregnancy, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws. Employment decisions are made based on individual skills, knowledge, abilities, job performance, and other appropriate qualifications. The club also ensures that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation during the job application, interview process, and employment.

Job Description: Human Resources Intern

Job Summary:
D.C. United is seeking an organized and enthusiastic undergraduate or graduate student who aspires to enter the human resources profession. This internship is for Summer 2025 and aims to provide the intern with foundational knowledge in human resources principles, specifically related to Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS), recordkeeping compliance, and payroll.

Compensation:
This is an unpaid internship. Candidates must be actively enrolled in an accredited college or university and eligible to receive course credit for their participation in the internship.

Schedule and Location:
The internship requires an estimated 10 hours per week and will be located on-site at Audi Field. This is not a remote position. The ideal start date is September 9, 2025.

Essential Functions, Duties, and Responsibilities:
The intern will gain practical experience by:
• Learning federal recordkeeping requirements for employee records.
• Receiving an introduction to ADP WorkforceNow, a Human Resources Information System.
• Learning foundational principles of confidentiality concerning employee information.
• Applying learned concepts by utilizing ADP WorkforceNow for recordkeeping tasks.
• Performing other duties as assigned by the HR department.

Requirements:
To be considered for this internship, candidates must meet the following criteria:
• Be earning course credit for participating in the internship.
• Possess educational goals that align with a career in human resources or business.
• Be eligible to receive course credit at an accredited college or university for the internship.
• Successfully pass a background check.

Competencies (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities):
The ideal candidate will possess the following key competencies:
• Strong organizational skills.
• Professional oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• The ability to learn new concepts under supervision and apply that learning independently to efficiently complete work.
• A strong commitment to confidentiality and security of personal information.
• A coachable, hardworking, multi-tasking, and positive attitude.