Recruitment Events

Takoma Park Campus’ own Justin Brown (aka – “The Dude in the Hat”) will be offering in-person workshops at MC's East County Education Center on the last Wednesday of the month in May and June.  These workshops will enhance your job search skills and networking ability and they are FREE for Students and Alumni of MC. Justin's workshops are engaging, helpful, eye-opening, and strategy-changing!

• Ace the Interview
  • Time: Wed. May 28, 1:00–2:30 p.m. including a Q&A session 
  • Location: Room 143 of the East County Education Center - 2221 Broadbirch Drive, Silver Spring, MD 20904
• Optimize Your LinkedIn
  • Time: Wed. June 25, 1:00–2:30 p.m. including a Q&A session 
  • Location: Room 143 of the East County Education Center - 2221 Broadbirch Drive, Silver Spring, MD 20904

No Registration is required. These workshops will be GAME-CHANGING for Job-Seekers at all levels of experience!

Germantown Campus

Watch for Future Visits in the Fall

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus (in the ST Atrium unless otherwise noted)

Watch for Future Visits in the Fall

Rockville Campus

Watch for Future Visits in the Fall 

Students, Alumni & employers: Follow us on Instagram: Ses_mc_mdnew window for events and visits in 2025!

• EMPLOYERS:
  NOW scheduling Spring in-person tabling dates for recruitment! Available from 01/21/25 - 05/08/25!
  
  FOR EMPLOYERS SEEKING TO BOOK A TABLE FOR IN-PERSON RECRUITMENT, PLEASE COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING FORM:  Tabling Recruitment (In-Person) On-Campus Request (2025)new window

CONTACT: maria.martinez@montgomerycollege.edu for any questions or concerns with employers tabling on campus.

The following recruiters are still hiring. Please contact the individual listed for more information.

• American Pool - hiring PT/ FT and seasonal lifeguards and indoor pool operators. Contact Person: Stephanie at srodriguez@americanpool.com 
• Booster: Hiring Part-Time (PT) Event Specialists. Visit Boosternew window for more information.  
  Contact: Mickey S. at mickeystebick@choosebooster.com 
• Camp Sonshine: Hiring for Summer 2025! Seeking to fill general counselors, activity counselors, and Leadership roles. Various specialists’ roles in Photography, Social Media Marketing, and camp nurses! Contact: recruiting@campsonshine.org
• Chick-fil-A at Rockville Research Rownew window -  (2 miles from RV campus)- Seeking to hire FT and PT positions. Contact recruiters At: o.steven@researchcfa.net or visit the location 
• Continental Poolsnew window - hiring PT/FT seasonal lifeguards and year-round indoor pool operators. Contact Person: Crystal at crystalt@continentalpools.com or call 301-498-1000.  
• DC Metropolitan Police Departmentnew window - Seeking Entry-Level Police Officers: Started Hiring Bonus $25,000! Contact: Officer P. Slater At Philippe.slater@dc.gov 
• Dept. of Parks & Recreation: Princes George County (PG Parks-MNCCPC)new window Hiring for Entry-level positions at Fairland Aquatics Center seeking to fill FT/ PT and seasonal positions: Lifeguards & Swim instructors. Contact: Kiele M. At kiele.martin@pgparks.com
• Federal Bureau of Prisonsnew window - Hiring Full-Time Nurses, Correctional Officers, Teachers, Cook Supervisors, Psychologists, Drug Treatment Specialists, and HR Specialists
  Contact: S. Garrett at lgarrett1@bop.gov 
• The League for People with Disabilitiesnew window –Hiring people for seasonal work at summer camps.
  Contact: Aidyz L.  aizquierdo@leagueforpeople.org 
• Maryland State Policenew window – Hiring for multiple positions such as civilian (FT), law enforcement (FT), and Cadet (PT) positions.
  Contact: Sergeant Dominique Rogers, dominique.rogers@maryland.gov
• New Dominion Constructionnew window -  Hiring Entry-Level, Full-Time Project Engineers and Project Engineer Interns
  Contact: Misselle Vegas (703) 489-3894
• Panda Programmernew window – Hiring assistant teachers to teach coding (in Scratchnew window) to elementary and middle school children.  Reach out with questions to info@pandaprogrammer.com.
• SSA (Social Security Administration) - Seeking Entry-Level, Internships (FT/ PT) opportunities in HR, Claims, Customer Service, IT, and more!  Visit their webpagenew window and connect on Linkedin SSAnew window  for more details!
• SEEC Onlinenew window – Hiring FT/PT Community Connectors/Direct Support Professionals (people to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities).  Contact Jimmy Nguyen.
• Soccer Shots COUSnew window - Seeking to fill internship position and Part-Time Coach. Contact: Adriana C. At aczarniecki@soccershots.com or 301-543-7522.
• St. Coletta of Greater Washington: Hiring for positions in Health care and Education across various locations across the DMV. Visit Hiring for positions in Health care and Education across various locations across the DMV. Visit Working at St. Colettanew window and connect with a recruiter at our table for more information. Contact: Salman at Salman.basharat@stcoletta.org  or call 202-400-4390.
• Streetwise Partnersnew window – Student Services Bldg. Lobby (10 a.m.–2 p.m.)
  Not a job, but a mentoring program that helps Early-in-Career individuals with job search and career launch success.
  Contact: Dwayne King at dwayne@streetwisepartners.org 
• Thriving Family Academy: Hiring a Full-Time (FT) position as director for our childcare and summer camp. Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. Contact: Tom S. At Tom@ThrivingFamilyAcademy.org. Send your resume or apply on CCN.
• Uniquely DCnew window – Hiring hospitality, event planners, web designers, social media marketers, graphic artists, sculptors, painters, designers, and other creative folks to work with a unique hospitality event company that creates the atmosphere for amazing events, meetings, and conventions.
  Contact: Gladys B. gladys@uniquely-dc.com 
• Wiz Academy of Rockville - hiring multiple robotics, Minecraft, and coding teachers for K-5 students for after-school STEM clubs starting the first week of January. Contact Person: Deepa at info-rng@wizeacademy.com or 240-595-2208.
• YMCA of DC Metro Areanew window – Hiring Private Swim Lesson Teachers and Water Safety Instructors.  Prior Lifeguard and competitive swim experience preferred.  Contact: Michelle Barry, Mbarry@ymcawashdc.org 301-858-2120

Continuous Recruitment opportunities:

• The Peace Corpsnew window - Seeking students for Education, Agriculture, Environment, Health, Youth Development, and Community Economic Development industry/ Mixed experience level, with Full-time Volunteering positions.
  Contact: Dawit A. At dabebaw@peacecorps.gov or 202-344-0826.
• U.S Army Recruiting Station Silver Springnew window - Seeking to fill Over 160 jobs in different fields in the U.S Army. Contact: SSGT J. Espinoza At juan.e.espinozamendez.mil@army.mil or call for an appointment at 619-882-8760

The Construction Management Program and the Student Employment Services Office are partnering to bring a virtual speaker series (PDF, ) to job-seekers/career explorers. 

Career-Seekers in Construction Management and Building Trades are in serious demand now and always, but those are not the only careers that are connected to construction. Engineers, IT, Human Resources, Accounting, Interior Design, and countless other fields are tied closely to the Construction Industry.

Come to events in this series (or view past events at the links below) to hear from local businesses and global ones speak about what they are seeking in employee talent, what their missions are, and what core values guide their work. Construction is about building the future that we all want to live in. Be a part of it.

If you miss these events, please check for recordings here on the Student Employment Services Events and Construction Management Webpages.

• Spring 2025
  • Grunley Constructionnew window view recordingnew window or current job openingsnew window.
• Fall 2024 
  • Clark Constructionnew window – View Recordingnew window and see job openingsnew window
  •  J L Terrell Constructionnew window – View Recordingnew window or ask questions at info@jlterrell.com
  • Manhattan Constructionnew window – View Recordingnew window or job listingsnew window or internships/entry-level jobsnew window
  • Whiting-Turner Constructionnew window – View Recordingnew window or, after watching video. express interest in a job/internshipnew window
  • Balfour Beatty (US)new window – View Recordingnew window or Social Media Linksnew window or Job Listingsnew window or Learn about Internshipsnew window
  • Ritz Construction, Inc.new window – View Recordingnew window
• Spring 2024
  • PCC Construction Compoments, Incnew window - View recordingnew window
  • Coakley Williams Constructionnew window – View recordingnew window
  • Henley Constructionnew window – View recordingnew window or reach out with questions 
  • TMG Constructionnew window – View recording
  • Geo-Technology Associatesnew window – View recordingnew window
    
    
• Fall 2023 Recordings
  • Shapiro & Duncannew window – View recordingnew window
  • Press Mechanical Contractorsnew window - View recordingnew window
  • Gilbanenew window - View recordingnew window
  • Balfour Beattynew window - View recordingnew window
  • ISECnew window - View recordingnew window
  • Whiting Turnernew window - View slides (PDF, ) with contact information for questions and a QR Code to apply.
    
    
• Spring 2023 Series Recordings:
  • Coakley & Williamsnew window – View recordingnew window
  • TW Constructionnew window – View recordingnew window
  • Grunley Constructionnew window – View recordingnew window
  • WCS Constructionnew window – March 1 at 4 p.m.
  • ISECnew window – View recordingnew window
  • Davis Constructionnew window – View recordingnew window
  • Miller & Longnew window – View recordingnew window
  • Gilbanenew window – View recordingnew window or slides (PDF, )
    
    
• Fall 2022 Series Recordings:
  • Shapiro & Duncannew window – View Recordingnew window  and/or contact Luis Castillo at lcastillo@shapiroandduncan.com or (240) 618-5069
  • Skanskanew window View Recordingnew window and Slides (PDF, ) or information for new grads (PDF, ) , internships (PDF, ) , or general information (PDF, ) .
    Register
  • Henley Constructionnew window – View Recordingnew window and Slides (PDF, ) or request information from HR@henleyconstruction.com 
  • Balfour Beattynew window – View Recordingnew window, Company Overview (PDF, ) , and Recruitment Brochure (PDF, )
  • Whiting-Turnernew window – View slides (PDF, ) with contact information for questions and a QR Code to apply.
  • HIP Projects, LLCnew window – View Recordingnew window or slides (PDF, )   including contact information and application QR Code

National Museum of African American History and Culture – Fall 2025 Internship Applications are Open!  Deadline to apply is June 15, 2025. 

Details and applications of the internshipsnew window

The mission of the National Museum of African American History and Culture Internship Program is to provide equitable and meaningful temporary workplace-based learning experiences guided by staff mentors across a broad range of museum career fields to support the academic and professional goals of future museum leaders and advocates.  

Internships at the National Museum of African American History and Culture offer undergraduate and graduate students, recent graduates and career changers opportunities to work closely with professionals and scholars in the museum field. The museum provides a dynamic learning environment and access to supportive mentors that help interns reach their educational and professional goals. Interns can gain practical museum skills and program development experience in a variety of traditional and non-traditional museum careers.  

Who is Eligible:

• Undergraduate students that have completed one year of undergraduate study.
• Graduate students.  
• Recent graduates up to two years out of school.
• Career changers enrolled in a degree program.
• International students within the continental US.
• Applicants not participating in a formal education program that can demonstrate how the internship relates to their academic or career goals and provides significant educational benefits.
• Individuals who have had prior internships or fellowships with The National Museum of African American History and Culture are ineligible and will not be considered.

The Museum Offers Internships in the Following Areas:

• Office of Advancement (Fundraising, Donor Relations, Annual Giving)
• Office of Curatorial Affairs (Curatorial, Collections, Archives, Digitization)
• Office of the Deputy Director (Education, Publications)
• Office of Digital Strategy and Engagement (Searchable Museum, Oral History)
• Office of the Director
• Office of External Affairs (Marketing and Communications, Public Programs, Special Events, Visitor Services)
• Office of Operations (Finance, Facilities Planning & Business Programs, Human Resources, Information Technology)
• Office of Project Management and Planning (Project Management, Exhibition Design, Design & Production)
• Office of Strategic Partnerships

Perks and Benefits:

• Stipends to defray expenses during the internship.
• Professional development and enrichment workshops and trainings.
• Academic Credit (applicants must coordinate with their academic institution).
• Discounts at Smithsonian museums and facilities.
• Tours of the NMAAHC and other Smithsonian facilities.
• Intern social events.
• Access to Smithsonian Libraries.
• Networking events.
• And more!

Internship Duration and Location:
Internships are available as full-time (30-40 hours per week) or part-time (20 hours or less) positions from 10 to 13 weeks throughout the year with the possibility for an extension. Start dates and duration may be flexible and arranged with approval from the mentor.

Internships are offered as virtual (online and remote), hybrid (virtual with 2-3 days onsite  a week as scheduled), or onsite (entire internship to occur at The National Museum of African American History and Culture or other Smithsonian facilities) experiences.  

Hybrid and onsite internships will offer onsite learning experiences at the National Museum of African American History and Culture or an alternate Smithsonian office space in Washington, DC accessible via public transportation.  

Application Requirements:

• Applicants will need to submit a complete application through the Smithsonian online application system known as SOLAA. Incomplete applications will not be considered. When applying via SOLAA, please select up to two specific internships of interests in your application.  
• Complete applications must include the following: 
  • Complete internship program application with up to two internships selected 
  • Résumé
  • Academic transcripts (unofficial transcripts accepted)
  • Personal essay stating learning objectives, internship positions of interest, and academic or career goals  
  • Two letters of reference
  • Background Investigation – If selected, an internship appointment is conditional, subject to the successful completion of a pre-appointment background investigation for a non-critical, sensitive position.

Transform Mid-Atlanticnew window is recruiting for VISTA AmeriCorps opportunities for the 2025-2026 year of service that have NOT been affected by recent cuts. AmeriCorps VISTA members serve full-time for one year with organizations working to alleviate poverty by building community capacity. This is a valuable pathway for recent graduates and emerging professionals to gain real-world experience while making a tangible impact.

2025–2026 AmeriCorps VISTA Opportunitiernew window

2025–2026 AmeriCorps VISTA Opportunitier Pre-Application Formnew window

For questions, reach out to:

• Ashley Bustos, bustos@transformmidatlantic.org 
• Stephen Kosnar, kosnar@transformmidatlantic.org 
• Martha Bishai, bishai@transformmidatlantic.org 

Eligibility Requirements include:

• Being 18 years or older
• Holding one of the following citizenship/legal residency statuses: U.S. citizen, U.S. National, Lawful Permanent Resident (Green Card holder), or a person legally residing within a state
• Having completed a two- or four-year degree

Benefits of Serving as a TMA VISTA include:

• Living Allowance 
• Professional Development Training 
• Non-Competitive Eligibility 
• End of Service Award (option between Segal Education Award ~ $7,395 to pay for a range of education expenses or a $1,800 cash stipend) 
• Service site may provide additional benefits 

The Kensington in Bethesda is hosting weekly, in-person Career Open Houses EVERY THURSDAY from 2:00–4:00 p.m. at The Kensington Bethesda Sales Center,  5272 River Road, Suite 100, Bethesda, MD 20816.  

Learn about careers caring for seniors in a respectful, loving way.  

This organization offers benefits including

• Competitive Salaries
• Health and Life Insurance
• Generous Leave
• Complimentary Meals
• Career Growth and Training
• An uplifting and collegial workplace making a difference every day

They are currently hiring for:

• Care Partners (CNAs, HHAs, PCAs)
• LPNs & RNs
• Life Enrichment
• Dining Servers
• Cooks & Utility
• Maintenance Assistant
• Porters & Housekeeping

To RSVP, please email Ava Barberena, Team Member Services Manager,
at abarbarena@kensingtonsl.com

Holy Cross Health is hiring for both Healthcare and Non-Healthcare Positions (supply chain, protective services, etc.).

Holy Cross Health Veterans Career Fair
We welcome active and retired military personnel and spouses.

DATE: May 22, 2025
TIME: 10 a.m. –noon & 1 p.m.–3 p.m.
LOCATION: Holy Cross Hospital,1500 Forest Glen Road, Silver Spring, MD 20910 (Auditoriums A-D)

Opportunities Available Include:

• Nursing (RN)
• Nursing Support
• Radiology/Imaging
• Lab Technologists
• Clinical Dietitians
• Protective Services
• Respiratory Services
• Supply Chain & much more!

Other details…

• Please bring your Military I.D. to receive a special gift as a way of saying thank you for your service
• Lunch & refreshments provided
• Please bring copies of your resume

The Law Days of Summer – are you interested in the law and related legal professions?  This is an opportunity to watch court cases, and meet and learn from judges, lawyers, and other court partners.

Registernew window as soon as possible to receive information about the virtual kickoff event on Tuesday, June 3.

• Location:  Circuit Court of Howard County, 9250 Judicial Way, Ellicott City, MD 21043
• Dates: Tues. June 24, Wed. July 9, Tues. July 22, and Wed. Aug. 6
• Schedule:
  8:15 – Arrival
  8:45 – 11:30 – Court Observation
  11:30 – Lunch
  Noon–1:30 – Speaker Panel
• Proudly hosted by: The Circuit Court for Howard County; The Howard County Bar Association; Howard County Women’s Bar Association; Waring Mitchell Law Society; Office of the Public Defender; Office of the State’s Attorney; Office of Human Rights and Equity

Future Linknew window – opened applications for its FREE Fall 2025 Career Mentoring Programnew window .  The program includes a 15-week seminar (meetings weekly on Wednesday evenings 4:30–7:30 p.m. on the Rockville Campus of MC from September 3 – December 10 as well as  paid internships, ongoing mentoring/coaching, and scholarship opportunities upon graduation from the seminar.  Future Link program participants aspire to be accountants, automotive technicians, nurses, social workers, data scientists, entrepreneurs, and more.  They have broad interests and focuses.

The deadline to apply is August 13 – BUT apply now to ensure your spot – applications will close when all the program slots are full – probably well before the deadline.

The program includes:

• Mentoring
• Paid Internships
• Tutoring
• Scholarship Support
• Career Exploration
• Resume and Interview Preparation
• Guidance with Classes
• Access to a Professional Network
• Financial Aid Guidance

Eligibility Requirements:

• Young Adults Ages 18 to 25
• Montgomery County Resident
• Facing Financial Challenges
• Has a High School Diploma or GED
• Legal to Work in the U.S.
• Motivated to Take Responsibility for the Future
• Needs Assistance Navigating Education and Career
• Priority given to First Generation-to-College Students
• Priority given to those with fewer than 45 college credits and a GPA between 2.0 and 3.3

More about the programnew window

Dominion Energy is excited to announce that the fifth Careers in Energy Student Conference is now accepting applications! 

The conference helps us recruit outstanding interns and co-ops such as yourself. We are thrilled that this year, the conference will take place in person at Dominion Energy’s headquarters in downtown Richmond, Virginia on September 30 - October 2, 2025. We will welcome 100 students, representing undergraduate majors from colleges & universities. 

Our in-person conference provides an excellent opportunity for students to:

• Learn more about Dominion Energy, a Fortune 250 company
• Gain insights into what a career in energy entails
• Network with top-notch energy professionals with backgrounds in engineering, renewables, nuclear, IT, HR, communications & more.
• Get an early glimpse of the summer 2026 internship opportunities
• Applicants must be current undergraduate freshmen, sophomores, or juniors with a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA and cannot be a current/incoming intern or coop at Dominion Energy. The application deadline is June 01, 2025 and we encourage students to apply nownew window! 

Want to learn more about Dominion Energy, and the Careers in Energy Student Conference? Visit our website at 2025 Careers in Energy (dominionenergy.com)new window

Appalachian Conservation Corpsnew window is currently hiring 30 interns for roles in partnership with the National Park Service, the U.S. Forest Service, and conservation nonprofits across Virginia, Maryland, D.C., West Virginia and Ohio! These internships range in size from summer to year-long positions, and include roles in resource management, trail work, interpretation/education, community engagement and more. A handful of our open positions are listed below, broken down by state. You can find more opportunities and information on their Individual Placements pagenew window.  These positions offer a generous living stipend and Education Awards worth thousands of dollars toward further education upon program completion as well as providing hiring advantages in government agencies.

Summer Chesapeake Gateways Ambassador IP • National Park Service
Help develop public-facing programs, publish digital media resources, and support partnerships to assist Chesapeake Gateways Places.
Location: Annapolis, MD
Dates: May 12 – August 1t (12 weeks)
Applicationnew window 

Interpretation IP • C&O Canal Great Falls
Help educate park visitors on the history of the Canal at its Great Falls location.
Location: Great Falls, MD
Dates: May 14 – November 7 (26 weeks)
Applicationnew window

Digital Interpretation IP • C&O Canal Williamsport 
Help enhance and expand the Canal's digital media outreach at its Williamsport location.
Location: Williamsport, MD
Dates: May 14, 2025 – May 8, 2026 (52 weeks)
Applicationnew window

Summer Facilities IP • Antietam National Battlefield
Work with park staff in the Maintenance division to complete field projects.
Location: Sharpsburg, MD
Dates: May 19 – August 15 (13 weeks)
Applicationnew window

Ecological Conservation and Invasive Plant Management IP • Monocacy National Battlefield
Gain hands-on experience in environmental restoration efforts aimed at preserving natural ecosystems and combating the spread of invasive plants.
Location: Frederick, MD
Dates: Jung 2 – August 15 (11 weeks)
Applicationnew window 

Biological Sciences IP • Rock Creek Park
Assist the Resources Management team on vegetation management related tasks, focusing on the management of the Weed Warrior Volunteer Program.
Dates: May 12, 2025 – May 1, 2026 (51 weeks)
Application new window

Cultural Steward IPs • Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail
will be introduced to NPS operations to help protect and interpret Werowocomoco, a historic Native American site.
Location: Jamestown, VA
Dates: May 19 – November 14 (26 weeks)
Applicationnew window 

Buffers Assessment IP • Friends of the Rappahannock
Help the ACC Watersheds Corps perform site assessments and develop maintenance plans for riparian forest buffers.
Location: Culpeper, VA
Dates: May 19 – October 3 (20 weeks)
Applicationnew window

Positions Available:

• League Coordinator (S8) $24.22/hour
  Support Year-round soccer programming for youth in middle and high school emphasizing skill-building and personal development through clinics, league play, onsite engagement, and cultivating a positive environment of inclusion.
  
  
• Coaches & Drivers (S7) $21.46/hour
  Seeking coaches to mentor and instruct middle and high school aged youth to foster their soccer skills and knowledge of the sport while promoting sportsmanship.  Must be able to attend practices and games held after school in the evenings on Thursday or Frida.
  
  Drivers will play a crucial role in transporting participants, equipment, and supplies in County passenger vehicles. Drivers must meet County requirements to be eligible to drive.
  
  
• Senior Field Staff (S6) $19.65/hour
  Responsibilities include setup and breakdown of equipment and filed spaces, supervising players and spectators, monitoring field play, and coordinating with teams, coaches, and referees.
  

For additional information on how to apply, please contact 240-777-8080 or email carlos.castro@montgomerycountymd.gov 

The Air National Guard (PDF, ) offers opportunities to gain experience Criminal Justice, Healthcare, Aircraft Technology, Auto Maintenance and more.
Staff Sergeant Lin’s inspiring story (PDF, )  

Have you heard that employers want to see experience before hiring you?

Build that valuable experience with the Air National Guard NOW. Stay local and work part time to get amazing benefits while continuing your college education. We offer a jump start to your career with professional job opportunities in many fields to include medical, automotive maintenance, criminal justice, and aircraft technology. Upon hire 100% of college tuition costs can be covered. Maximize your time with full pay during training as well as college credits and certifications upon completion. Health, dental, and life insurance offered at low cost to members and their families. Support your local community while using the benefits you deserve.

If you want to reach out right away, contact Sgt. Jerry Lin at jerry.lin@us.af.mil or 667-304-2456.

Appalachian Conservation Corps engages individuals in positions with federal, state and local land management agencies and environmentally focused non-profits working on specialized projects. Visit Individual Placementsnew window to see current opportunities.

Individual Placements (interns) are paired with a local supervisor and these positions offer thorough training as well as technical, hands-on experience and many times provide the training necessary to secure long term employment in these fields.

The type of position we offer can include:

• Invasive Plant Management
• Education and Interpretation
• Digital Design and Science Communications
• Historical Research and Preservation
• Cultural and Natural Resource Management

During your term, you will be trained by conservation professionals and get hands-on experience to build on your skillset, opening doors to further your career. Depending on your position, you may receive beneficial trainings, certifications, and other professional development opportunities.

DC Metropolitan Police Departmentnew window is seeking Entry-Level Police Officers.

Started Hiring Bonus $25,000! Contact: Officer P. Slater At Philippe.slater@dc.gov

Enrich Scholarsnew window is an organization founded to support young people of color who are early in career and the organizations who are eager for their talent. They believe that talent is distributed evenly, but opportunity is not. They provide young people of color with career coaching, interview preparation, and job opportunities at no cost. They empower our Scholars by breaking down the barriers to reaching their full potential and achieving their personal and professional goals.

Applynew window to this free program to get access to these workshops and more.

A trusted mental health resource in the National Capital Region since 1957, EveryMind offers programs and services that bring healing, hope and wholeness to children, youth, adults, veterans and families. We are recruiting volunteers for multiple positions:

• Crisis Prevention and Intervention Services Call Specialistsnew window serve as emotional support/crisis intervention specialists for a 24/7 confidential hotline as well as text and online chat services. Hotline is staffed primarily by volunteers who provide confidential and supportive listening; crisis prevention and intervention; and information, referrals, and resources. Volunteers must be 18 years or older.
• Representative Payee Volunteersnew window assist low-income Montgomery County residents who have a disability or mental illness with managing their federal benefits. Volunteers play a crucial role in ensuring clients are able to live independently, pay bills on time, and be financially stable. A volunteer typically spends about 5 hours per month helping with routine budgeting and bill paying. No financial expertise is needed. Volunteers must be 21 years or older.
• Friendly Visitor Volunteersnew window are matched with homebound, isolated, and lonely older adults living in Montgomery County. Volunteers visit clients once a week to exchange stories, play board games, read, watch the news, or discuss current events and build a friendship. Volunteer and client matches are made based on geographic proximity, as well as shared interests or backgrounds. Volunteers must be 21 years or older.
• Linkages to Learning Volunteersnew window support homework clubs, ESOL classes, and other afterschool activities. They play an essential role in helping children and their families overcome difficulties such as unemployment, which may impact a child’s ability to be successful in school. Volunteers support EveryMind’s 11 Linkages sites by serving as homework helpers, childcare providers, or by providing ongoing programmatic support. Student service learning hours (SSL) are provided for students.
• Community Outreach, Special Even, Short Term Project Support Volunteers new window

For more information, please contact volunteer@every-mind.org or call 301-424-0656x541

Visit HNIPnew window for more details and to apply online (Click the Federal or Corporate tab – they have separate application processes, timelines, and deadlines)

For questions about the program, please contact Alejandra Benitez, HNIP Program coordinator OR hnip@hacu.net.

Summer 2024 Internship Dates for Federal Government Internships: June 3 - August 9 Application
Application Priority Deadline: February 16, 2024

Fall 2024 Internship Dates for Federal Government Internships: September 2 - December 13 Application 
Application Deadline: June 28, 2024

National Science Foundation Internships through HACU (PDF, )

Corporate Internships through HACU are posted throughout the year, based on their corporate partners needs, and dates vary. Find out more and apply herenew window (Click on the “Corporate” tab) or email chnip@hacu.net 

View a recordingnew window of an information session from February 8, 2024 with an HNIP Representative and MC Student Ambassador for HACU.

These opportunities are open to ALL students who meet the criteria. You do not need to be of Hispanic heritage to be eligible. 

No matter your major or career aspirations, there is a path for you to explore career opportunities with the U.S. government or private corporation through these internships.

The IRC in Silver Spring is now recruiting Summer 2025 interns! IRC internships give interns the opportunity to work directly with humanitarian immigrants to support them in accomplishing tasks needed to live successfully in the U.S. We offer 13 unique internships that provide a wide variety of opportunities to gain direct exposure to the humanitarian sector.

The IRC was founded at the behest of Albert Einstein in 1933 to assist people fleeing from persecution. Since then, the IRC has grown and works all over the world providing humanitarian support. In Silver Spring, the IRC works with newcomers to help them get situated and become self-sufficient members of their new community.  

The titles and a description of each internship that is recruiting are below. You can find the full description by going to the IRC Careers pagenew window and filtering by City (Silver Spring) and Employee Category (Intern). Prospective interns will use the same link to apply.

• Anti-Trafficking: The Anti-Trafficking Intern will work in close coordination with the case management teams to serve survivors of human trafficking who are struggling to navigate various systems to access resources and services.
• Walk-In Casework: This team provides 8 months of case management to humanitarian immigrants. The services include providing monthly cash assistance, ensuring that clients apply for public benefits such as Medicaid, food stamps, ensuring that clients apply for social security and enroll in health insurance and ESL classes. 
• Economic Development: The Economic Empowerment program assists refugees to become economically self-sufficient by providing career development training and financial coaching. This program assists clients in obtaining education, apprenticeships, jobs, financial coaching and microloans to promote self-sufficiency. The intern will work closely with the Economic Empowerment team to help promote client economic growth and encourage clients to work towards their long-term goals. 
• Development: The development team focuses on securing funding for IRC offices; assisting with donor prospecting, research, data collection and grant management activities.
• Refugee Barrier Reduction: IRC programming assists refugees to become economically self-sufficient and supports acclimatization within the United States by providing access to casework services. This role will support the IRC’s economic empowerment program in effectively reducing the barriers of humanitarian migrants to achieve self-sufficiency in the United States. 
• Refugee Economic Empowerment: The Economic Empowerment program assists refugees to become economically self-sufficient by placing recently arrived refugees in their first job in the United States.  
• Refugee Employment and Skill-Building: The Refugee Employment and Skill-Building Program aims to reduce barriers to self-sufficiency and employment and assist refugees to secure full-time employment. 
• Immigration Legal Services: The IRC's Immigration Department provides high quality, low-cost immigration services, including filing applications for adjustment of status (i.e. green cards), work authorization, naturalization, family reunification for humanitarian immigrants.
• Operations: IRC's Operations Team supports operations functions and provides related administrative support, resulting in a well-functioning, compliant environment for staff, clients, and partners. This is a challenging position that requires strong organization, creative problem-solving, personal initiative, and the ability to work well in a multicultural and fast -paced environment.
• Refugee Walk-in Services: The Intake program is the first point of contact to all “walk-in” clients that visit the IRC in Silver Spring. We provide fast track enrollment in public benefits and referrals to internal and/or external resources and programs as needed. 
• Extended Case Management: The Extended Case Management (ECM) team provides case management services to up to 400 new clients each year. The team works directly with humanitarian immigrants resettling in the DC Metro area, including Latin American, African, and Middle Eastern individuals; utilizing a holistic 2Gen household approach for the families served, the team addresses both short-term and long-term barriers to support overall well-being in the US.
• Refugee Health and Social Integration: The refugee health and social integration intern will work in close coordination with the case management teams to serve refugees and other immigrants who are struggling to navigate various systems to access resources and services.
• Newcomer Youth Summer Academy Program: The IRC’s Youth Program works to support the integration of school-age recently arrived refugees and asylees.  The IRC Newcomer Youth Summer Academy is a five-week intensive learning experience for recently arriving refugee and asylee youth, specifically designed to address identified learning gaps in English, social-emotional learning and school readiness.

All selected interns must undergo and clear a background and reference check in order to intern with the Silver Spring office. We ask that candidates make a $30 donation to help us cover the associated costs. Currently, 87% of our funding goes directly to programming to support our clients, and your help to cover this cost will ensure that no funding is directed away from serving our clients. Instructions will be provided after you have been selected to intern or volunteer. The IRC is not able to sponsor visas.

The ability to work in-person at least one day per week is required. Internships require a minimum commitment of 15 hours per week. Summer interns are expected to begin their internship by attending an in-person intern orientation on June 9th, 2025, from 9:15AM-3:30PM. The Summer internship terms ends on August 22nd, 2025. Please note, the deadline to apply for Summer 2025 internships is May 23, 2025.

Internships with the IRC in Silver Spring are unpaid. Summer 2025 interns may be eligible for per diem reimbursement at the rate of $15/day to offset the costs of food and travel. For information on scholarship opportunities, contact your university or the IRC Silver Spring Community Engagement Specialist at Raina.Walker@Rescue.org.

We currently offer internships during the following semesters: 
Spring: January – May 
Summer: June – August 
Fall: September – December 
Internships are typically posted 2-3 months prior to the anticipated start date.

IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. 

If you need assistance in the application or hiring process to accommodate a disability, you may request an accommodation at any time. Please contact Talent Acquisitions at IRC.Recruitment@rescue.org. As required by law, the IRC will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with a known disability.

• Internships at the Smithsoniannew window – Throughout multiple museums and offices
• Internships at National Parksnew window – at various parks and at their headquarters

Lockheed Martin Space Community College Partnerships hires community college students who are graduating soon and want to start their full-time career with LMS.  

Visit Community College Programsnew window to learn more or register for an online information session.  The sessions start in Early September and more will be scheduled throughout the year.  

Still have questions after attending a session?  Reach out to them at community.college.gr-space@lmco.com

• Their Software Associate Degree Program (SWAP) is a 3-year development program designed to attract, develop and retain early-career technical professionals in software and cyber-related careers.
  
  Students are accepted into the program before they graduate with their associate degree to accelerate the clearance process and be ready to join Lockheed Martin after graduation. Locally these positions are based in Herndon, VA.
  
  
  • Program Benefits: 
    
    • On-the-Job Training in: 
      
      • Programming Languages: C#, C/C++, JavaSE, Angular, Python
      • Operating Systems & Platforms: Linux/UNIX, Windows, Gitlab
      • Areas of Focus: Big Data, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning
    • Technical Development Curriculum
    • Mentoring
    • Enhanced Tuition Reimbursement
  • Basic Qualifications:
    
    • Currently enrolled in a Software or Cyber-related associate degree program
    • Have at least 4 months or more left to complete an accredited associate degree
    • Aspiration to obtain a bachelor's degree
    • Ability to obtain a security clearance
      
      
• Their Community College STEM Hiring Program is looking to hire Programmers, Designers, Drafters, Engineering Aides and more.  Locally these opportunities are also in Herndon, VA
  
  At Lockheed Martin, we are making technical careers more accessible to a diverse set of future workers by recruiting candidates from local community colleges with technical 2-year STEM-related associate degrees.
  
  
  • Candidates will join our engineering teams and support critical program work, developing skills including, but not limited to:
    • Technical Requirements
    • Project Coordination
    • Embedded Software
    • CAD Modeling
    • Stress Analysis
    • System Integration
      
      
  • Basic Qualifications:
    
    • Currently enrolled or graduated with a 2-year associate degree in a STEM-related field
    • Not currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree
    • Eligible for full time employment
    • Early career talent with 0-5+ years of work experience
    • U.S. citizen and/or ability to obtain a security clearance

When you join the Maryland Army National Guard (MDARNG) (PDF, ) you will serve our country and protect our community during times of threat or natural disaster. Engage in part-time service that gives you serious benefits including tuition coverage, pay, training, and experience. Contact a recruiter to chat. 

• Rockville & Takoma Park: SSG Ian Mittel 410-322-8759 or ian.l.mittel.mil@mail.mil.
• Germantown: SSG Christopher Nicholson 240-805-0539 or christopher.j.nicholson10.mil@mil.mail .

Maryland Commission for Women Internship Programnew window

The Maryland Commission for Women’s internship program is part of our commitment to mentoring and supporting young leaders. We welcome undergraduate and graduate students to work with our team of staff and volunteer Commissioners as we work to advance solutions and to expand social, political and economic opportunities for all women in Maryland.

Ideal Candidates
Ideal candidates are pro-active and ambitious undergraduate or graduate students with a demonstrated interest in women’s issues, social justice, and civic engagement. Applicants should have strong writing and research skills, comfort with social media, and experience with community or student organizations. Experience with women’s issues or Maryland politics is a big plus!

Responsibilities
Interns at the CFW work on a variety of projects and tasks. These include policy, communications, research, and administrative tasks:

• Conducting research on various issues affecting women in Maryland.
• Monitoring federal, state and local legislation that affects women and families.
• Assisting with outreach to other organizations or groups involved with issues of concern to women and families.
• Collaborating with the Commission for Women’s Policy and Legislative Committee and supporting their activities.
• Assisting with the coordination of public programs and events, including our signature Maryland Women’s Hall of Fame Awards
• Developing monthly email newsletter content
• Updating Facebook, X (Twitter) and Instagram pages

How to Apply, Hours, and Compensation
Internships are available to students during the fall, spring, and summer terms. Admission into the internship program is rolling.

Internship programs are hybrid—students will work from home and at the Commission for Women office in Rockville, MD. Hours vary depending on a person’s schedule. However, we generally require a 20 hour a week commitment.

Interns are paid $16.85 an hour.

Please submit the following:

• A résumé and cover letter stating your reasons for applying. Please be sure to address any topics within the commission that interest you.
• Dates and hours of availability.
• A list of goals you wish to achieve during your internship
• A small writing sample—no more than 2-3 paragraphs

Applicants will also be asked to participate in an in-person interview.

E-mail your information to: Ariana Kelly, Executive Director Ariana.Kelly@Maryland.Gov

Metropolitan Police Department is hiring Cadets (PDF, ) and Officers

To be a cadet you must be:

• Between the ages of 17 and 24
• An US Citizen
• A resident of DC
• Currently enrolled in/graduated from a DC high-school/hold a GED issued by DC

Benefits Include:

• Annual Salary of $34K
• College Tuition Coverage
• Conversion to serve as a police officer upon completion of 60 college credits

Officers earn a starting salary of $60, 199 PLUS the Metropolitan Police Chief just announced:

Starting with the June 21 hiring class, and continuing through Fiscal Year 2023, MPD will offer a $20,000 hiring bonus for all new recruits. All new hires will receive an initial hiring bonus of $10,000 when they begin their academy training and an additional $10,000 upon graduation from the Academy. 

This incentive, in addition the $6,000 housing assistance program we currently offer, will help us attract the best and the brightest men and women to make up the next generation of MPD officers.

More information and to apply either as a cadet or an officernew window

Officer Candidates (PDF, ) and Police Cadets (PDF, )

Permanent Shift Schedules, 4-Day Work Week, Take-Home Cars and more (PDF, ) .

Students Graduating or completing their 60 credits are eligible to apply.

• $20,000 Hiring Bonus (PDF, ) . 
• Starting salary $64,556 – $76,668
• 4-day work week for patrol officers
• Permanent shift schedules
• Take home vehicle for in-county residents
• Differential pay for bilingual skills
• Paid holidays, accrued sick, annual, and compensatory leave
• All uniforms and equipment supplied - Free cleaning and alteration
• Take home police car program after 18 months
• Liberal 25-year retirement plan/deferred compensation plan
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and prescription drug plans for life 

Apply onlinenew window. Questions? Contact melisa.coligan@montgomerycountymd.gov.

Public Safety Emergency Communications Specialists (PDF, )

The Public Safety Emergency Communications Specialist is responsible for delivering quality emergency communication services to the public, as well as providing accurate and timely dispatch support to police officers and fire rescue personnel. The Communications Specialist has a unique responsibility in a fast-paced environment that requires careful attention to detail, multi-tasking, and good communication skills. The Communications Specialist obtains location and other pertinent details from the caller to make the initial determination of the level and type of service needed when processing emergency calls for service. This is a challenging and rewarding career that affords one the opportunity to provide a vital service to the community. Major duties include answering 9-1-1 emergency calls, dispatching police officers and fire rescue personnel to respond to calls, and using a computer system known as Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD). To find out more or apply, visit the job descriptionnew window.

Come to 15 West Gude Drive, Rockville, MD 20850 and bring resumes and a mask.
See the QR Code on the flyer (PDF, ) for more information and to RSVP.

They are hiring:

• Bus Drivers (PDF, )
• Paraeducators (PDF, )
• Substitute Teachers (PDF, )
• Security (PDF, )
• Support Professionals (PDF, )
• And more. – visit MCPS Careersnew window 

The Non-Profit Alliancenew window is offering a mentorship program and directory for students interested in the non-profit sector for work in marketing, fundraising, IT, communications, and more.

Did you know that college graduates are almost 2x more likely to be engaged at work if they had a mentor who encouraged them to pursue their goals and dreams? Measuring College and University Outcomesnew window

That’s why we’re excited to launch our new Leading EDGE Mentor Directorynew window for college students to connect with nonprofit industry professionals anytime throughout the year. Simply look through our list of experienced professionals who have worked for and with nonprofits, and send us a request to get you both connected for up to 3 months of mentorship.

Includes professionals at various levels and specialties in areas such as marketing, fundraising, IT, and more who are eager to help you navigate your next steps and think through questions like:

• Am I in the right major?
• Where do I start after graduation?
• How do I build my network?
• What skills should I have for my field of interest?

Mentees will walk away feeling more prepared for career advancement. It is also perfect for growing your network and knowledge base, strengthening your skills in the industry, and gaining the valuable resources and problem-solving techniques needed to transition from college to the working world.

• TNPA Mentor Directory FAQs (PDF, )
• TNPA Leading EDGE Internship Programnew window

The Nonprofit Alliance Foundation's Leading EDGE Internship Program aims to elevate the visibility of college-age job candidates, particularly those in underrepresented and first-generation student populations, within the employer job market; and enable first job placements that can lead to a career path in the social good sector 

Questions? Email Shelby Truxon.

The Partnership for Public Servicenew window is a non-profit dedicated to paving the way for the next generation of federal government employees. They offer many resources, guides, events, and opportunities to make launching a federal career less complicated.

Follow/Connect with the Partnership for Public Service to Learn about:

• Meaningful federal career opportunities
• Federal internship programs
• How to apply to unique government careers for any background

Visit Go Governmentnew window for more federal hiring resources including internshipsnew window. The Federal Internship Findernew window is an amazing way for students to explore federal opportunities.

QR Codes to navigate resources (PDF, )

Watch a presentationnew window from November of 2024 for more information.

The Peace Corpsnew window is seeking students for Education, Agriculture, Environment, Health, Youth Development, and Community Economic Development industry.

Mixed experience level, with Full-time Volunteering positions. Contact: Dawit A. At dabebaw@peacecorps.gov or 202-344-0826.

• U.S Army/Army Reserves Recruiting Station Gaithersburg is actively seeking to fill Over 160 jobs in different fields.
• Take this opportunity to set yourself apart from your peers by gaining technical training in your field.
• We offer flexible training opportunities to ensure you can continue your education.
• We actively work with over 1,200 industry partners to guarantee an interview in your field. 

Points of contact are determined by zip code:

• Area 1: 20871/20878/20886/20855/20879/20876
  Sergeant First Class Aikey, Richard
  301-473-6506
  richard.a.aikey.mil@army.mil
  
  
• Area 2: 20877/20837/20874/20872/20833/20841/20882
  Staff Sergeant Oppelt, Zachary
  732-300-3793
  Zachary.m.oppelt.mil@army.mil 

Translators Without Borders (TWB)new window

Translators Without Borders is always in need of volunteer translators. In light of the current world situation, they are urgently looking for those who speak Ukrainian, Russian, Polish, Hungarian, Czech, Romanian, and German. They are also looking for many other languages.

You can volunteer with TWB if you are fluent in at least one language other than your native language. Whether you are interested in translating medical texts or translating for crisis response, there are engaging projects available to suit all preferences.

If you are ready to take the next step in becoming a United States Marine, you can contact your local recruiternew window.

There are common threads in those woven into the fabric of this country. Sewn from what they’re willing to stand for. And what they’re able to stand against. From the good in their intent. And the honor in their dissent. From the commitments they make. And the values that make them. Renewing the American Spirit. With a fighting spirit. Finding a way to win, one battle after another. Fueled by a sense of belonging—to a bond like no other.

If you are ready to take the next step in becoming a United States Marine, you can contact your local recruiternew window.

The vacancy announcementnew window for the United States Capitol Police federal Police Officer position new window is now open. If you have trouble viewing it, please contact Roberta Buckberg.

The US Capitol Police has implemented an innovative new hiring process that maximizes online evaluations. The initial stages of our hiring process, which were previously done in person through travel to Washington, D.C., can now be completed online via video conferencing. It is set up to expedite the hiring process and limit the amount of travel an applicant must make to Washington D.C. until the very last stages of the hiring process. Google Chrome is the preferred browser to access this site and apply.  

The United States Capitol Police (USCP)new window, located in Washington D.C., is a federal law enforcement agency that is currently seeking motivated and professional individuals for many Police Officer positions.

The USCP safeguards the Congress, its legislative process, Members of Congress, employees, visitors, and facilities to include the United States Capitol Building. They protect and secure Congress so it can fulfill its constitutional and legislative responsibilities in a safe, secure, and open environment, free from crime, disruption, and terrorism. Their officers protect democracy and act on the world stage every day as a model in security, urban crime prevention, dignitary protection, specialty response capabilities, and homeland security. As a Department, they are a diverse microcosm of America and employ over 2300 sworn and civilian personnel from nearly all 50 states and territories.

They offer a starting salary of $64,815 with extensive career advancement opportunities, excellent federal benefits, and tuition reimbursement.

Verizon Field Technicians (PDF, )

If you’re looking for an active career in field operations and are excited to grow your skills—now is your chance to join the Verizon Team. Be a part of our field technician team and get backed by benefits and resources including:

• Extensive on-site training and development at every level
• Access to industry research and top-of-the-line tools
• Dental, vision, medical and prescription benefits
• Annual stock awards
• Generous paid time off (including vacation, holidays and personal days)

Join the team. Explore our open roles today.
Learn how to set up your career profile (PDF, )   and create Job Alerts (PDF, ) on our Careers website so you never miss an opportunity.

The Washington Center hosts paid diversity internship programs with other federal agencies,new window including the Naval Research Labs, Library of Congress, CDC, and Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. Some of these other programs also offer virtual internships. Visit the link to see current opportunities.