Internship - Human Resources

Spurwink Services • Westbrook, ME

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Spurwink Mission Spurwink is a non-profit organization that responds to community needs by providing behavioral health care, substance use disorder services, and support services for people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds, as well as their families. Internship Details: Start Date: June 1, 2026 End Date: August 6, 2026 (10-week duration) Hours per week : 32 hours per week (Monday – Thursday) Hybrid Position: Each week will require a combination of both remote work and in-person days. In-Person Intern Professional Development Cohort: Will be held on Thursdays and is in person at our administrative offices in the Greater Portland area. Responsibilities of the Human Resources Department: The Human Resources and Professional Development department's diverse responsibilities include employee relations, recruitment, training, benefits, compensation, health, and safety. Human Resources employees collect, review, and process pre-employment paperwork; conduct background screenings; create and maintain employee personnel records; and help develop content for Spurwink's internal communications. Additionally, HR employees attend recruitment events throughout the year to attract top talent for their organization. Intern Responsibilities: As an intern, you will have the opportunity to assist the Human Resources team with various tasks within their department. You will meet weekly as a cohort to help form camaraderie, share your experiences, and learn from knowledgeable Spurwink employees.

Requirements

• THIS INTERNSHIP REQUIRES THAT ALL APPLICANTS MUST BE FULL-TIME RESIDENTS OF MAINE OR ATTEND A COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY IN MAINE.
• Have a strong interest in working for a non-profit organization.
• Ability to commute to the Greater Portland area throughout the internship
• Have an interest in the field of human resources and professional development.
• Experience with Microsoft 365.
• Create a capstone project sharing educational goals, skills learned, and your experiences.
• Attend a weekly meeting with a supervisor.

Nice To Haves

• Candidates must exhibit enthusiasm for the work in the department and the mission of Spurwink Services.
• Must have strong communication skills, the ability to work independently, and critical thinking skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Human Resources team with various tasks within their department.
• Meet weekly as a cohort to help form camaraderie, share your experiences, and learn from knowledgeable Spurwink employees.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees