HUMAN RESOURCES INTERN

The D C Central Kitchen Inc • Washington, DC

5h

About The Position

The Human Resources Intern will directly assist the HR team with a wide range of projects related to HR compliance, recruiting, onboarding/orientation, employee benefits, and volunteer intern programs. This internship is designed to be both educational and practical. In this position, the intern will learn how to take skills s/he may have acquired in school related to his or her areas of interest and apply them in a professional setting. S/he will gain a better understanding of the role that Human Resources can play in a non-profit setting and be better prepared to work in the arena of human resources and the nonprofit sector. The candidate will also have opportunities to network with the programs, finance, and development staff

Requirements

• Current college student with a desire in Human Resources
• Self-starter, comfortable working independently and collaboratively with a team
• Demonstrated ability to maintain 100% confidentiality.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to think clearly and reason well, and willingness to ask questions, solve problems and figure things out.
• Energetic and creative
• Exceptional organizational skills: ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks while maintaining attention to detail.
• Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports.

Responsibilities

• Assist the HR team with activities that promote the vision, mission, and values of DC Central Kitchen
• Participate in the creation, planning, and implementation of learning and growth tracks program.
• Process paperwork including, but not limited to data entry, background checks, performing reference and other pre-employment screening.
• Assist with the planning and scheduling summer All Staff Meeting event.
• Recommend new approaches, policies, and procedures to effect continual improvements in efficiency of department and services performed.
• Filing and other office support for HR staff
• Assist in implementing HR policies and procedures by maintaining compliance with federal and state regulations concerning employment. Adhere to all safety rules and regulations
• Perform other duties and tasks as assigned by management and / or duties and tasks needed to drive the vision, mission, and values of DC Central Kitchen.

What This Job Offers

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