Internship in Human Resources
Are you a student eager to start your career in human resources, support others, and learn fundamental HR best practices?
Become an HR intern with us and gain valuable, hands-on experience.
In this role, you will work closely with the Human Resources Manager, supporting a variety of HR activities to ensure smooth operations and an outstanding employee experience.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
TITLE: Intern, Human Resources
REPORTS TO: Human Resources Manager
SUMMARY: This position will work with the human resources department, supporting an assortment of human resources activities.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Employee engagement
- Work in tandem with HR Manager and the social activities workgroup on org-wide social events. Create surveys, contact vendors, draft internal communications for staff, among other duties.
- Process weekly core awards and draft announcements for employee recognition programs.
Recruiting & Onboarding
- Assist with recruitment by maintaining job postings, reviewing resumes, and scheduling interviews.
- Assist with onboarding new staff by setting up onboarding templates and monitoring progression, creating system profiles, and preparing informative documents.
- Conduct mid-point HR check-ins.
Employee Development
- Assist with learning and development initiatives by helping plan, prepare, and deliver staff training.
Human Resources Operations
Perform administration of HR functions as assigned.
- Provide basic administrative, logistical, and data-entry support to all Human Resources functions and projects. These might include:
- Running reports, document management, HR system maintenance, and audits.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Currently enrolled in a liberal arts and/or business program.
- Interest in the human resources profession.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Self-starter with excellent attention to detail.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive issues.
- Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and the ability to learn new software programs quickly.
- Must embrace and model AGA’s core values: Engaged, Collaborative, Innovative, Inclusive, and Open.
COMPENSATiON
- You may be able to earn credit hours for this internship. Please check with your academic institution.
- A total stipend of $1,500 will be distributed in two installments: one at the internship’s midpoint and the other at its conclusion.
COMMITMENT:
- 10-20 hours per week, Monday – Friday, with flexible scheduling.
- Spring 2026: February through June with potential to extend into summer months.