Fall 2025 Human Resources Intern

The Position 

The National Women’s Law Center (NWLC) seeks a part-time undergraduate or graduate student intern for fall 2025 to assist the Human Resources team with a variety of projects which may include employee file and data management, recruitment, policy evaluation and development, and performance evaluation.  

Applicants must be enrolled in a degree program and eligible for academic credit. Hours and dates worked may vary depending on school requirements. This work may be done hybrid or in-person. 

The Organization  

The National Women’s Law Center fights for gender justice — in the courts, in public policy, and in our society — working across the issues that are central to the lives of women and girls.  

We use the law in all its forms to change culture and drive solutions to the gender inequity that shapes our society and to break down the barriers that harm all of us — especially women of color, LGBTQ+ people, and low-income women and families.  

For more than 50 years, we have been on the leading edge of every major legal and policy victory for women, and we need you with us to continue this fight. 

Duties and Responsibilities  

The intern will: 

• Develop an understanding of the components of an employee file and assist with a filing and digitization project; 
• Review existing and developing policies and procedures and provide interpretation and insight; 
• Support project to review and edit job descriptions for all positions in the organization; 
• Assist with recruitment including review of job descriptions, development of interview questions, and communication with applicants; and 
• Miscellaneous duties as assigned. 

Qualifications: 

• Current enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate degree program in human resources, business, psychology, nonprofit management, or a related field, and ability to receive academic credit for the internship; 
• Strong research and writing skills, including excellent analytical, oral, and written communications skills; 
• Excellent knowledge of and comfort with technology, including MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).  Ideal experience would also include SharePoint, database work, Asana, ADP or other HRIS system, Slack;  
• Demonstrated experience and judgment working both collaboratively and independently; 
• Flexibility, creativity, and initiative along with excellent organizational, planning, and project management skills; 
• High level of discretion and ability to maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive information;  
• Interest in pursuing a career in human resources; and  
• Experience or interest working in an intersectional gender justice organization. 

Key Relations  

The intern will report to the Senior Manager for Talent but will work closely with the Senior HR Generalist, the HR Generalist, and the VP for HR and Labor Relations. The intern may collaborate with other teams and individuals across the law center. 

Compensation & Benefits 

This internship is unpaid, but the Center will work with the intern to secure academic credit. A stipend of $175 per month, prorated, will be provided if allowed by the intern’s school. This position is not eligible for benefits.  

Classification 

This position is not included in the union-represented bargaining unit, NWLC United, affiliated with the Nonprofit Professional Employees Union/IFPTE Local 70. 

How to Apply 

To apply, please submit: 

• A resume; 
• A cover letter explaining your interest in this internship. 

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, but applications received after July 31 may not be reviewed. NWLC posts a number of internship opportunities. If you wish to be considered for more than one internship, please apply separately to each position of interest. 

The National Women’s Law Center is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek applications from people with disabilities; people of all gender identities and sexual orientations; people of color; and veterans.  

Research indicates members of marginalized groups tend to underestimate their qualifications and apply only if they are a 100% match. If you are passionate about NWLC’s mission and think you have what it takes to be successful in this role, even if you don’t check all the boxes, please apply. We’d appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.  

Reasonable Accommodations  

If you require reasonable accommodations during any part of the hiring process, please email NWLCHR@nwlc.org.