Summer Intern- Organizational Effectiveness

Shape Career Paths for approximately 2,000 Employees at Virginia DMV 

2 Positions Available 

Build the Systems That Build Careers 

Ever wondered how large organizations help employees grow from entry-level to leadership? You're about to find out, by building those systems yourself. We're looking for two interns to help develop DMV's career pathing and performance management framework. 

Why This Matters 

The Virginia DMV employs approximately 3,000 people across the Commonwealth. Right now, we're designing new career development opportunities for our entire workforce, and you'll be part of the team creating the roadmap. This isn't HR paperwork; it's organizational strategy that impacts thousands of careers. 

The Project: 

Design career frameworks, build data dashboards, and help shape talent strategies. 

You'll work on two interconnected initiatives: creating career pathing tools and developing the metrics that measure their success. 

What You'll Build: 

Career Pathing Framework: 

• Design career maps for various functional areas across DMV 

• Develop policy guidelines and practical tools 

• Build SharePoint resources employees can use 

• Create pathways showing how people can grow within the organization 

Performance Metrics & Analytics: 

• Develop metrics to measure organizational effectiveness 

• May include PowerBI dashboard development (great resume line) 

• Create reports that support data-informed leadership decisions 

• Track impact of career development initiatives 

Your Deliverables: 

• Career maps for multiple DMV departments 

• Metrics framework measuring effectiveness 

• Interactive dashboards and analytical reports 

• Policy documentation and employee-facing tools 

What You'll Actually Learn: 

Technical Skills: 

• Data visualization and dashboard development (PowerBI) 

• SharePoint site design 

• Metrics development and performance measurement 

• Data analysis for strategic decision-making 

Strategic Skills: 

• Organizational development and workforce planning 

• Career framework design 

• Stakeholder engagement across departments 

• How large public-sector organizations plan for and develop talent strategies  

Resume Translation: "Developed career pathing framework and performance analytics serving approximately 2,000state employees" 

Why This Experience Is Valuable:  

Every organization - government, corporate, nonprofit - needs people who understand how to develop talent and measure organizational effectiveness. You'll see the HR strategy side, the data analytics side, and the policy development side all in one project. Plus, you'll learn PowerBI, which is in high demand across industries. 

The Details 

Location: DMV Headquarters, Richmond, VA (on-site) 
Dates: June 1 - August 7, 2026 

Hours: 40 hours/week (full-time, 10 weeks) 

Openings: 2 positions 

Who Should Apply 

Requirements: 

• 18+ years old 

• Completed at least 2 semesters (24 credit hours) by May 2026 and currently enrolled  

• OR graduated December 2025/May 2026 

• 3.0 GPA minimum 

• Strong communication, presentation, and organizational skills 

• Excellent interpersonal abilities 

• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Excel skills especially valuable) 

• Analytical and critical thinking skills 

• Available 40 hours/week on-site 

Ideal Candidates: 

• Completed 4+ semesters (48+ credit hours) 

• Majoring in Human Resources, Organizational Design, or Public Administration 

• Recent graduates (Dec 2025 or May 2026) 

• Interest in data analysis, organizational development, or HR strategy 

• Bonus: Experience with PowerBI, SharePoint, or data visualization tools