Training and Development Intern

Posting number: T&DI.26

Department: MC Planning

Division: Management Services Division

Job classification: Intern 1

Posting type: Open

Categories: Planning and Development, Parks and Recreation, Internship

Summary

The Montgomery County Planning Department Human Resources Team is seeking a highly motivated undergraduate or graduate Training and Development Intern with an interest in pursuing a career in one or more of the following fields:

• Human Resources Management
• Human Resources Development
• Industrial Psychology
• Psychology

This internship provides hands-on experience in learning and development, employee engagement, leadership development, training administration, and organizational development. The selected intern will work directly with the Human Resources team on high-impact projects that support employee growth, engagement, and workplace culture.

Montgomery Planning is part of The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC). For nearly 100 years, M-NCPPC has had a national reputation for excellence in planning and today serves a culturally diverse population of over one million people on the border of Washington, D.C. in Montgomery County. We provide countywide planning functions including long-range planning, as well as reviews of development applications in diverse built environments of downtown urban districts, suburban communities, and agricultural areas. We have pioneered nationally modeled programs in agricultural preservation, inclusionary housing, and transit-oriented design. To learn more about who we are and what we do, we encourage you to watch this brief video here and visit our website at www.montgomeryplanning.org.

Examples of duties

The Training and Development Intern will be responsible for:

• Assisting with the development and maintenance of the fiscal year training calendar.
• Supporting the administration of the Learning Management System (LMS), including creating training events, maintaining records, and assisting users.
• Coordinating pre- and post-training logistics with internal staff, vendors, and training participants to ensure successful training delivery.
• Develop and update training-related communications, including flyers. Research and coordinate with facilitators and vendors for training events.
• Assisting with the coordination of cost-effective training opportunities through partnerships with other units, divisions, departments, government agencies, and external vendors.
• Researching and recommending best practices to improve training participation, attendance, and learner accountability.
• Tracking and analyzing training data, including attendance records, evaluation surveys, participant feedback, to identify trends and recommend improvements.
• Assisting with the development and implementation of the Department’s Mentoring and Employee Resource Group (ERG) programs. This includes creating a user guide for the mentoring software and supporting the rollout of ERG guidelines in partnership with the Department of Human Resources.
• Assisting the HR Manager with the administration of the Emerging Leaders program.
• Monitoring heritage month program budgets and providing administrative support. Assisting with developing best practices and resources for heritage month chairs and co-chairs.
• Creating, updating, and managing content for the Department's training and development webpage.
• Providing administrative support to the Management Services Division.
  

Qualifications

Students must currently be enrolled at a college or university at the undergraduate or graduate level and must have at least a 2.5 GPA (on a 4.0 scale).

Intern I
Currently enrolled in college pursuing either an Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in human resource management, human resources development, industrial psychology, psychology, or a field of study related to the discipline of the area to which assigned.

Intern II
Student who has received a Bachelor's Degree and accepted or enrolled in a Master's Degree Program pursuing a degree in human resource management, human resources development, industrial psychology, psychology, or a field of study related to the discipline of the area to which assigned.

In addition to the minimum qualifications listed above, the selected intern should be proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint, as well as Canva. Preferred qualifications include experience creating presentations, marketing materials, webpages, or other communication resources, and experience collecting, organizing, and analyzing data.

The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities simultaneously. Strong written and verbal communication skills, organizational skills, customer service skills, and the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team are essential.

Supplemental information

May be subject to drug and alcohol testing.

Application Instructions

Students must attach:

• A copy of a college transcript to the application. An unofficial transcript is acceptable.

• A resume.

• A personal statement (approximately one page) indicating goals and aspirations that may be enhanced by participating in the program.

Supplemental Information

• This position does not provide benefits.

• Relocation and housing are not provided.

• A complete background investigation will be completed prior to hiring.

Internship Dates & Additional Information

• The projected pay for this position is from $20.50 per hour to $23.50 per hour depending on level and qualifications.

• The intern is expected to work up to 20 hours per week during the school year.

Where we work

We are conveniently located in downtown Wheaton, MD, and easily accessible to Wheaton Metro Station (red line) and several bus lines. Enjoy our bike-friendly environment and the proximity to Washington, DC, just minutes away. Commuter reimbursement is available.