Intern - Staffing and Administrative

Think Together•Santa Ana, CA

26d•Hybrid

About The Position

Founded in 1997, Think Together partners with schools to change the odds for kids by providing award-winning programs during and outside the school day. We’re one of California’s largest nonprofits working in school districts from San Diego to San Francisco. Whether you’re interested in early learning, elementary, middle or high school, you can invest in your community by working at a local school or working within our home office providing support! JOB SUMMARY: Think Together is a nonprofit organization dedicated to changing the odds for kids through expanded education programs, like afterschool programs, early learning, student services and school improvement. Interns will be placed with a department in Think Together’s Home Office based on their academic background, professional skills, interests, and goals. Under the mentorship of designated staff members, interns will work both independently and collaboratively with their departments on projects that support Think Together’s mission and operations. Interns will gain a broad understanding of how a particular department functions within the context of a large nonprofit organization and will develop skills and knowledge related to their academic and professional goals. Interns will also have opportunities to attend regular staff speaker series and professional development sessions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in progress – Candidates must be at least a rising junior or senior in college, having completed at least 2 years of undergraduate coursework.
Strong attention to detail and excellent written and oral communication skills
Desire to work collaboratively, with an openness to feedback and desire to grow professionally
Passion and enthusiasm for education, nonprofit administration, and/or community service.
Familiarity or comfort with remote/hybrid work tools such as: Outlook, Microsoft 365 Suite, Zoom/MS Teams, cloud sharing
Use of typical office equipment

Responsibilities

Talent Acquisition: Gain hands-on experience in the hiring process and develop an understanding of recruitment operations and onboarding workflows
Coordinate pre-employment testing for candidates, including proctoring assessments and sending applicants to Live Scan vendors and clinics for TB testing.
Track and update candidate onboarding statuses in the applicant tracking tool (APT) as needed.
Provide general administrative support to ensure a smooth and timely hiring process.
Human Resources and Learning and Development: Provide a well-rounded understanding of how operational systems and organizational culture work together to drive impact
Assist with new hire orientation preparation
Support logistics for hiring and engagement events such as One-Stop-Shops
Collaborate with team members to strengthen processes that enhance the employee experience during onboarding
Business Development: Gain practical insight into how partnerships are cultivated, how strategic initiatives are advanced, and how growth opportunities are identified and supported
Identify prospective partner organizations, gather and organize documentation, track communication efforts, and support targeted email campaigns