Organizational Development Specialist Intern

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Orange County Human Resource Services (HRS) is an essential part of the County of Orange’s infrastructure, supporting every aspect of human resource operations. HRS hires and develops employees, ensures fair and equitable treatment of employees, and supports the provision of adequate compensation, which are critical to the County’s success. The mission of HRS is to attract, retain, and develop a highly skilled and competent work force so that County agencies/departments can provide outstanding services to their customers.

This position is part of the Learning and Organizational Development (LOD) team within HR. This individual will work closely with the Organizational Development Manager to design, develop, and implement a variety of OD projects that support some of the larger initiatives within the County, including performance management and leadership development..

Intern Duties/Responsibilities:

• Support in various aspects of the performance management process, including: designing and updating resources, developing eLearning modules, and experiencing the implementation phase of a revised performance management process.
• Support in the design and implementation of transition guides and toolkits (e.g., knowledge transfer toolkit, guide for transitioning into a leadership position, etc.).
• Additional organizational development projects may be assigned dependent upon intern availability and experience, as well as project status/progress.

Educational Requirements:

The applicant must be enrolled in or a recent graduate of a Masters or Ph.D. program with emphasis in organizational development, industrial/organizational psychology, leadership development, or a closely related field.

Skills, Training or Qualifications:

The department is seeking an applicant with the following qualifications:

• Ability to create toolkits, presentations, manuals, etc. that follow a logical flow and are visually appealing using a variety of tools (PowerPoint, Graphic Templates, In Design, Photoshop, etc.);
• Ability to conduct needs analysis, analyze complex data, and develop conclusions and recommendations;
• Excellent communication skills, including both the spoken and written word; active listening skills; and
• Outstanding teamwork skills and the ability to work with people from varied backgrounds who have multiple and different interaction styles.
• Ability to deal with ambiguity, handle multiple tasks simultaneously, and produce quality work products;

It is preferable that the candidate has an interest in public service.

Time Commitment:

Minimum 8 - 20 hours per week for 3 - 9 months. Hours must be scheduled in 4-hour blocks of time. Interns able to schedule the maximum hours/duration listed for the internship typically gain a more in-depth experience.

Benefits Available to Intern:

Although this is an unpaid internship that does not lead to paid employment, the student is offered an excellent opportunity to apply his/her academic knowledge and skills while participating in the organizational development functions that are instrumental in the administration of government, as well as the satisfaction of serving the community of Orange County. Furthermore, the internship provides participants the benefit of experience gained when considering future opportunities in their career either with the County of Orange, other governmental offices or the private sector.

How to Apply:

Please e-mail a resume, cover letter, unofficial transcript to jane.dawson@ocgov.com. The cover letter is an opportunity for students to describe career and academic goals, to elaborate upon personal and academic accomplishments, to share areas of interest that relate to the internship and to identify what type of internship experience they are seeking. Please include GPA, preferred start and end dates for the internship, number of hours that can be scheduled on a weekly basis and days/timeframes available to schedule internship hours.

Contact:
Jane Dawson, Manager/Intern Resources
County of Orange
333 West Santa Ana Blvd.
Santa Ana, CA 92701
Phone: (714) 834-7440
Email: jane.dawson@ocgov.com