UNPAID HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT INTERNSHIP
Mission and Vision of the Organization: The YWCA of Miami-Dade, Inc. is a non-profit organization who provides opportunities to all races of women, girls, and their families to enhance their personal growth, leadership, education, health, and empowerment. The focus of the organization is towards the elimination of injustice and prejudice wherever they exist in our community with the leadership example being the premiere agency in attaining a common community vision of peace, justice, freedom, dignity, and camaraderie for all people through the women, girls, and families we serve.
INTERNSHIP SUMMARY
The Human Resources Intern will have the ability to interact with management in a fast-paced environment, while remaining flexible, proactive, resourceful, and efficient; a high level of professionalism and confidentiality is crucial to this role. This person will use a high level of creativity and analytical skills to complete projects within the department.
· Prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously, and follow through on project deadlines in a timely manner.
· Leverage project management tools to track company-wide HR projects and initiatives.
· Research and offer update recommendations for Employee Handbook
· Assist the department in carrying out various Human Resources programs and procedures for all company employees.
· Complete applicant tracking research and prepare recommendations
· Coordinate completion of all employee record retention requirements;
· Learn basics of benefits enrollment and administration;
· Perform job analysis and update to Job Descriptions as a key major project
· Participate in HR staff meetings and events
· Perform other HR administrative duties and responsibilities.
This description outlines the basic responsibilities and requirements for the position noted. This is not a comprehensive listing of all job duties of the Associates. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice
Experience Requirements:
• High school diploma required.
• Currently a student pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration, Organizational Development or other related field.
• Exposure to the HR field preferred.
• Requires strong Excel skills; strong internet skills preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft Projects or other project management tools preferred.
• Experience with PowerPoint, Visio, Canva, Publisher preferred.
• Prior experience with an HRIS database preferred.
• Requires effective oral and written communication skills, and excellent interpersonal skills.
• Must be exceedingly well organized, flexible and enjoy the challenges of multi-tasking
The work you do will positively impact the future growth of our organization and maybe even your career. This can be an ideal training ground for a tremendous career in Human Resources, or Business Administration.
The internship can be customized to fit any school schedule, as long as you are available at least 15-18 hours per week. The HR Intern would ideally be able to work at least 2-3 days per week, on a part-time schedule, remote work is possible. Duration ideally would be 3 months, but can be adjusted based on the level of hours committed. Intern does need to be on-site at headquarters in Downtown Miami for once in a while meeting during scheduled hours, but mostly check-ins will be virtual zoom meetings
This is an unpaid internship that can be documented and/or verified for any school certification or requisite needed; and most of all, a true learning experience.