Human Resources Intern for Summer 2025

Job Description

About the company

D.C. United is a professional soccer club committed to uplifting its community, staff, and club. The organization is actively seeking to continue its organizational growth and achieve another MLS Cup. D.C. United is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and reaffirms its commitment to the principles of equal opportunity and diversity. It is an affirmative action employer and ensures 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. Employment decisions are based on individual skills, knowledge, abilities, job performance, and other appropriate qualifications. The club also provides reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities during the application, interview, and employment process.

Job Description, Detailed

Job Title: Human Resources Intern for Summer 2025

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, specifically for Summer 2025, offers the opportunity to learn fundamental human resources principles. Key learning areas include 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 participating in the internship.

Schedule and Location:
The internship is estimated to be approximately 10 hours per week and will be located at Audi Field. This is strictly an in-person position and is not remote. The ideal start date for the internship is listed as 9/9/2025, despite the job title indicating Summer 2025.

Essential Functions, Duties, and Responsibilities:
Interns will gain practical experience by:
• Learning federal recordkeeping requirements for employee records.
• Receiving an introduction to ADP WorkforceNow, a widely used HRIS.
• Learning foundational principles of confidentiality crucial in HR.
• Applying learned concepts by utilizing ADP WorkforceNow for recordkeeping tasks.
• Performing other duties as assigned to support the Human Resources department.

Requirements:
To be eligible for this internship, candidates must meet the following criteria:
• It is essential that the selected candidate be actively earning course credit for participating in this internship.
• Applicants should have educational goals that align with a career in human resources or broader business fields.
• Candidates must be eligible to receive course credit for the internship from an accredited college or university.
• The selected candidate will be required to pass a background check.

Competencies (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities – KSAs):
Ideal candidates will possess the following attributes:
• Strong organizational skills for managing tasks and information efficiently.
• Professional oral and written communication skills to interact effectively with staff and stakeholders.
• Experience in Microsoft 365 applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• The ability to learn new concepts under supervision and subsequently apply that learning independently to complete work efficiently.
• A strong commitment to confidentiality and security of personal information.
• A coachable, hardworking, multi-tasking, and positive attitude.