Title: Human Resources Intern
State Role Title: Paid Intern
Hiring Range: $13.50
Pay Band: UG
Agency: Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation
Location: Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation
Agency Website: jyfmuseums.org
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Human Resources and Professional Development Overview-
The Human Resources & Professional Development Department supports the Jamestown‑Yorktown Foundation by ensuring the organization has a capable, well‑supported workforce to carry out its mission. The department provides comprehensive HR services including recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, performance management, training, policy compliance, volunteer services, and workforce development. It plays a central role in fostering a positive, equitable, and productive work environment while upholding the policies and standards of the Commonwealth of Virginia.
HRPD also guides organizational planning efforts by developing tools, processes, and programs that strengthen workforce capacity. This includes talent development initiatives, compliance with state human resource policies, and forward‑looking strategies such as succession planning. The department’s work ensures that JYF’s staff are prepared, supported, and positioned for long‑term organizational success.
Job Duties
The Human Resources Intern supports the Jamestown‑Yorktown Foundation by contributing to the development of a foundational, Commonwealth aligned succession‑planning process. This position is designed to provide meaningful project work while also offering broad exposure to HR operations in a government-affiliated non‑profit environment. The intern will primarily focus on succession planning but will also develop a baseline understanding of how HR supports organizational structure and mission-driven public service.
The purpose of this position is to:
• Support the creation of an initial succession‑planning framework aligned with Virginia DHRM policies and tools.
• Research best practices and apply the Critical Roles Assessment Tool to identify and prioritize critical positions.
• Analyze workforce and retirement‑eligibility data to highlight areas of operational risk.
• Document essential roles and help outline a practical process for capturing institutional knowledge.
• Learn the fundamentals of HR operations within a government non‑profit setting, including organizational structure, core HR functions, and compliance-driven workflows.
• Build professional skills in data analysis, role documentation, communication, and project-based HR work.
Minimum Qualifications
Knowledge
Coursework in human resources, public administration, business, psychology, or a related field.
Familiarity with basic HR concepts such as job roles, organizational structure, or workforce planning (through classes or academic projects).
Knowledge of research methods demonstrated through academic coursework, research papers, or class projects.
Skills
Skill in conducting research and summarizing findings, demonstrated through academic assignments or prior experience.
Skill in written communication, such as preparing class papers, reports, or presentations.
Skill using Microsoft Excel for basic data tasks (sorting, filtering, simple formulas).
Skill using Microsoft Word and Outlook for document preparation and professional communication.
Abilities
Ability to analyze information and identify patterns or themes, demonstrated through school projects, data assignments, or similar experiences.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively, shown through group projects, work experience, or volunteer roles.
Ability to maintain confidentiality, demonstrated through handling sensitive information in school, work, or volunteer settings.
Additional Considerations
Must be currently enrolled in or have recently completed at least 1 year in a higher education or a skilled trade or a tech program.
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
Contact Information
Name: Raeven Chatman
Phone: 757-253-4302
Email: raeven.chatman@jyf.virginia.gov
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.
Note Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.
The Commonwealth of Virginia is located in the South Atlantic region of the United States. It was the 10th state to be admitted to the Union on June 25, 1788. Home to approximately 8 million residents, Virginia is the 12th most populous state in the United States. The capital is Richmond, and its most populous city is Virginia Beach.
The narrative history of the Commonwealth of Virginia often begins with the founding of Jamestown in 1607, near what is now modern day Williamsburg, Virginia. Jamestown became the first permanent English settlement in the New World, and the Virginia General Assembly, established on July 30, 1619, is now recognized as the oldest legislative body in the western hemisphere. When Virginia became a royal colony in 1624, the robust tobacco trade that had been developing in Virginia helped establish the American colonies as a powerful economic force. During the American Revolution, Virginia witnessed the final surrender of British forces at Yorktown and later became known as the birthplace of many revolution-era figures and future American presidents, including George Washington and Thomas Jefferson. To date, 8 United States presidents have been born in Virginia, more than in any other state.
The modern government of Virginia is nearly identical in structure to the federal government, and is divided into 3 branches, these being the executive, legislative, and judiciary branches. The Virginia General Assembly is comprised of the 100-member House of Delegates and the 40-member Senate. A governor and lieutenant governor are elected every 4 years. Governors cannot be elected to or serve consecutive terms. Virginia’s judicial system consists of the Supreme Court of Virginia and the Court of Appeals of Virginia, the Circuit Courts, and the lower General District Courts and the Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Courts. Virginia has 13 electoral votes in presidential elections, and possesses 11 seats in the U.S. House of Representatives.
