Intern - Human Resources

Position Summary

Performs project coordination for department projects as assigned. Responsibilities include assisting with recruitment marketing efforts, learning and contributing to daily HR operations across multiple functional areas, and supporting the review and updating of department policies.

Please Note: The duration of this internship is limited to September 30, 2025, in alignment with available funding.

Essential Functions

• Organize and support assigned project plans through updates, documentation, and edits.
• Utilize critical thinking skills to contribute to and enhance assigned project plans.
• Follow-through on project-related tasks and regularly report progress.
• Assist with effective change management and employee communications strategies.
• Demonstrates passion for diversity & inclusion.
• Support Gallup portal utilization including assuring employee data integrity.
• Assist in ad-hoc survey creation and analysis.
• Continuously learn and possibly support other departmental activities.
• Attend related meetings and discussions.
• Provides administrative support as needed.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Position Qualifications

Education:    

•  High School Diploma or GED required. 
• Must be currently enrolled in a college or university in a Bachelor’s or Master’s academic program pursuing a degree in Human Resources, Public Administration, Business Administration, Communications, or related field.

Experience:

• 1 year of clerical/administrative experience preferred.
• Work experience or coursework in human resources management, public administration, business administration, communications, or a related field required.

REQUIRED SKILLS & ABILITIES
 
Ability to:

• Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Ability to understand the need for confidentiality.
• Ability and willingness to work creatively while accepting input from others.
• Ability to follow instructions, safety practices and standard operating procedures in performing assigned tasks.
• Ability to be punctual and attend work regularly.
• Ability to work effectively with people regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or job type.
• Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to prioritize and organize workload to meet deadlines.

 
Skills:

• Skill in use of personal computer including Microsoft Office to include Word, Excel, email and the internet.

 
Other Requirements:

• Must submit to and pass a criminal background check and pre-employment drug test.
• Must possess a valid State of Texas Driver’s License Class “C” and good driving record as defined by City policy.
  • An applicant who does not possess a Texas Driver's License or proper class, will be allowed ten (10) working days after a job offer is made to obtain proper licensing.

Work Hours

Work hours vary; up to 20 hours/week. Normal operating office hours are Monday - Thursday 7:30am-5:30mp and Friday 7:30am-11:30am.