HR Intern (Seasonal)

The Summit Area YMCA • Summit, NJ

10h • $20 - $20

About The Position

Are you interested in building a career in Human Resources and gaining hands-on experience in a mission-driven organization? The Summit Area YMCA is seeking a Human Resources Intern to support our HR team with projects that enhance employee communication, engagement, and operational efficiency.

This internship offers the opportunity to learn how HR supports a large nonprofit workforce while gaining practical experience with HR systems, employee communications, records management, and organizational initiatives that support our staff and strengthen our community.

You Might Be a Great Fit If…
You are interested in starting a career in Human Resources or nonprofit administration.
You enjoy organizing information, working with documents, and keeping things structured and accurate.
You like working behind the scenes to help teams run smoothly.
You are comfortable learning new systems and technology.
You are curious about how HR supports employees and workplace culture.
You take pride in attention to detail and maintaining confidentiality when working with sensitive information.
You are dependable, organized, and eager to gain real-world HR experience.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in or recently completed coursework in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, Communications, or a related field preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality when working with employee information.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office Systems.
• Comfortable learning new systems and technology (HRIS exposure a plus).
• Strong written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while following guidance and meeting deadlines.
• Current NJ undergraduate student
• Current NJ graduate student
• Recent NJ college graduate: must have graduated less than one year prior to start of the internship experience (May 2025-May 2026 graduates)
• A current undergraduate student who is a permanent NJ resident

Nice To Haves

• Previous administrative, office, or internship experience is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the development and administration of employee surveys, including new hire surveys, post-employment surveys, and the annual employee engagement survey.
• Support the creation of curated HR and benefits communications, including development of an interactive benefits guide.
• Help tailor HR communications for different employee groups including full-time, part-time, and seasonal staff.
• Support HR records digitization projects.
• Scan, organize, and name employee documents following HR team review.
• Upload approved documents into employee profiles within our HR Information System (HRIS).
• Follow document retention standards, naming conventions, and confidentiality requirements.
• Assist with general HR administrative tasks and special projects.
• Help prepare HR training materials and resources.
• Participate in HR learning opportunities to gain exposure to HR operations and best practices.
• Provide additional support to the HR team as needed.

Benefits

• Pay for this role is $20.00 per hour.
• This is a seasonal position for Summer 2026, scheduled for 8-10 weeks at approximately 20-25 hours per week (June–August).
• Seasonal employees at the Summit Area YMCA receive a complimentary YMCA membership during their employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed