How to hire a program manager internship

How to hire a program manager internship, step by step

Here's a step-by-step program manager internship hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a program manager internship job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new program manager internship
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring a program manager internship, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

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   A program manager internship's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, program manager interns from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   The following list breaks down different types of program manager interns and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Program Manager Internship	Description	Hourly rate
   Program Manager Internship		$14-32
   Project Administrator	A project administrator is a professional who assists the project manager in the preparation, reporting, and analysis of projects. Project administrators are given tasks with administrative responsibilities such as managing the budget for supply orders, coordinating meetings with contractors, and doing site visits... Show more	$15-39
   Project Director	A project director is a professional responsible for supervising workers from various departments given specific tasks to complete a given project. They create a budget to complete a job while monitoring the amount of money spent to ensure that overspending is avoided... Show more	$33-77

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Project Management
   • HR
   • Professional Development
   • Facebook
   • Digital Marketing
   • Community Services
   • SharePoint
   • Process Improvement
   • SQL
   • Career Fairs
   • Financial Statements
   • Community Resources
   • Program Budget
   • Amazon Web Services

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   Responsibilities:

   • Develop windows forms programs to automate manual in-house processes integrate with third party applications using Microsoft VB.Net.
   • Organize and direct competitive Jr.
   • Integrate customer supply packages into ERP system.
   • Update the weekly status report for the CIO.
   • Coordinate all proposal activities for RFQ's receive from the customer.
   • Prepare and evaluate estimate reports on financial activities for NGOs proposals.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in the program manager internship job description is a good way to get more applicants. A program manager internship salary can be affected by several factors, such as the location of the job, the level of experience, education, certifications, and the employer's prestige.

   For example, the average salary for a program manager internship in Maine may be lower than in Maryland, and an entry-level engineer typically earns less than a senior-level program manager internship. Additionally, a program manager internship with lots of experience in the field may command a higher salary as a result.

   Average program manager internship salary

   $45,216yearly

   $21.74 hourly rate

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   Entry-level program manager internship salary

   $30,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 19, 2026

   Average program manager internship salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$64,126	$31
   2	Maryland	$60,201	$29
   3	District of Columbia	$59,149	$28
   4	Pennsylvania	$58,824	$28
   5	Rhode Island	$57,885	$28
   6	Washington	$49,921	$24
   7	Connecticut	$48,474	$23
   8	Virginia	$48,155	$23
   9	Massachusetts	$48,032	$23
   10	New Jersey	$47,313	$23
   11	Georgia	$47,252	$23
   12	New York	$47,005	$23
   13	Illinois	$44,610	$21
   14	Wisconsin	$43,303	$21
   15	Arizona	$42,197	$20
   16	Iowa	$41,135	$20
   17	Texas	$40,527	$19
   18	Alabama	$39,805	$19
   19	Indiana	$39,111	$19
   20	Minnesota	$38,892	$19

   Average program manager internship salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Google	$101,116	$48.61	161
   2	SAP	$93,783	$45.09	10
   3	BlackRock	$91,198	$43.85	30
   4	BNY Mellon	$79,474	$38.21	4
   5	Turner Construction	$75,787	$36.44	14
   6	Salesforce	$70,407	$33.85	17
   7	Jacobs Engineering Group	$68,556	$32.96
   8	Amazon	$68,464	$32.92	291
   9	Regis College	$64,703	$31.11	2
   10	Huitt-Zollars	$63,079	$30.33
   11	Long Beach City College	$62,858	$30.22
   12	General Motors	$60,651	$29.16	7
   13	Oracle	$57,718	$27.75	1,674
   14	Democracy Fund	$55,563	$26.71
   15	MRM	$54,918	$26.40
   16	Pick-n-Pull	$54,735	$26.31
   17	Kemper	$50,442	$24.25
   18	L3Harris	$50,376	$24.22	81
   19	Chicago Public Schools	$50,039	$24.06	1
   20	Schnitzer Steel	$49,810	$23.95

4. Writing a program manager internship job description

   A good program manager internship job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of a program manager internship job description:

   Program manager internship job description example

   The Summer Internship Program is for candidates in their penultimate year of study (graduating August 2023 - July 2024) and obtaining their Bachelor's or Master's degree.
   
   Our Summer Internship Program is designed to provide students a challenging, meaningful and supportive internship experience that replicates as closely as possible the experience of being a full-time BlackRock Analyst. The program begins with a Summer Intern orientation which offers a thorough overview of the firm and the opportunity to hear from a number of senior leaders. Following orientation, interns receive on-the-job training and are given day-to-day responsibilities to contribute to their teams throughout the summer. The program also includes a speaker series, mentoring program, and various networking opportunities. The campus recruiting team also partners very closely with the firm Employee Networks to ensure the summer analysts can learn and interact with our employee networks and learn about our Inclusion & Diversity initiatives. The firm is highly committed to the Summer Internship Program and it is the main pipeline into our Analyst Program.
   
   Important: Candidates can apply for only one program (e.g. Summer Internship Program) and up to two opportunities within that program (e.g. Internal Audit and Portfolio Analytics). If you withdraw your application, you will not be able to submit an application for a different role. Once you submit your application you will immediately be invited to submit a Virtual Cover Letter and/or take a CodeVue assessment depending on the vacancy or vacancies you apply to. You must submit your Virtual Cover Letter within 5 days and/or the CodeVue assessment within 5 days, as failure to do so will result in your application being automatically withdrawn.
   We look forward to reviewing your application!
   
   BlackRock is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, and other statuses protected by law.
   
   For CA Residents:
   
   We recruit, hire, train, promote, pay, and administer all personnel actions without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), sex stereotyping (including assumptions about a person's appearance or behavior, gender roles, gender expression, or gender identity), gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, ancestry, medical condition, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law. We interpret these protected statuses broadly to include both the actual status and also any perceptions and assumptions made regarding these statuses.
   
   BlackRock will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in a manner consistent with the requirements of the law, including any applicable fair chance law.
   
   BlackRock is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, and other statuses protected by law.

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right program manager internship for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your program manager internship job on Zippia to find and recruit program manager internship candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting program manager interns requires you to bring your A-game to the interview process. The first interview should introduce the company and the role to the candidate as much as they present their background experience and reasons for applying for the job. During later interviews, you can go into more detail about the technical details of the job and ask behavioral questions to gauge how they'd fit into your current company culture.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new program manager internship

   Once you've decided on a perfect program manager internship candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new program manager internship. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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