Human Resources Intern (UNPAID)

Strong National Museum • Rochester, NY

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About The Position

The Human Resources Intern will support day-to-day HR operations as a member of The Strong’s People and Culture team while gaining practical experience in recruitment, onboarding, employee records, compliance, and employee engagement. The intern will organize personnel documentation, draft and update job descriptions and HR materials, compile exit interview information, use HR software systems, and contribute to HR projects that support employees and advance the museum’s mission.

Through structured mentorship and hands-on project work, the intern will develop knowledge of fundamental HR operations, employment practices, and HRIS and applicant tracking systems. The internship also provides experience in business communication, talent acquisition coordination, records management, cross-functional collaboration, HR compliance, data privacy, and workplace confidentiality. Interns are expected to work cooperatively, act with integrity, maintain ethical standards, and contribute positively to museum objectives and projects.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program majoring in Human Resources, Business Administration, Industrial Organizational Psychology, Communication, or a related field; recent graduates will also be considered.
• Strong interpersonal skills, a professional demeanor, and discretion regarding sensitive and confidential information.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and comfort learning new digital tools such as ADP.
• Detail-oriented, with strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Alignment with The Strong’s core values and passion for the museum’s mission.
• Consent to and pass a drug screen and criminal background check as conditions of the internship.
• Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including standing, walking, and sitting for extended periods; frequent computer use and repetitive typing; and visual and auditory abilities.

Responsibilities

• Organize, file, and maintain Human Resources records and documentation in accordance with confidentiality requirements.
• Draft, review, and update job descriptions, HR forms, onboarding templates, and employee communications.
• Support recruitment activities, including preparing job postings, organizing applicant tracking materials, and assisting with interview coordination.
• Support employee engagement initiatives, staff appreciation events, wellness activities, and internal communications.
• Assist with onboarding and offboarding, including compiling exit interview feedback and preparing welcome materials.
• Research People and Culture and Human Resources best practices, emerging compliance topics, and workplace initiatives as assigned.
• Develop a system to track professional development activities for newly hired and newly promoted supervisors and managers.
• Attend Human Resources team meetings and contribute to additional HR initiatives and museum projects as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed