People & Culture Intern

KEEN Footwear•Portland, OR

2d•Onsite

About The Position

KEEN is seeking a curious, organized, and people-oriented Human Resources Intern to support its Talent Acquisition team at the company’s Global Headquarters in Portland, Oregon. This 10-week, onsite internship offers hands-on experience across the talent lifecycle, from attracting and sourcing candidates to supporting thoughtful, equitable, and engaging hiring experiences. The intern will work with experienced recruiting and HR leaders, develop foundational HR and project-management skills, and contribute to projects that support how KEEN attracts, engages, hires, and retains talent. The program runs from June 14 through August 20. Interns must work 40 hours per week during normal weekday hours and be available in the office five days per week. The role is compensated at $22 per hour. KEEN describes its internship program as providing meaningful project work, collaboration with other interns and teammates, networking with industry experts and mentors, product discounts, a subsidized cafeteria, and an inspiring workspace.

Requirements

Currently pursuing or recently completed a bachelor’s degree in Business, Human Resources Management, Communications, Psychology, or a related field.
Be enrolled at an accredited college or university at the Junior, Senior, or Graduate level, or have recently graduated from an accredited college or university.
Be able to work 40 hours per week during the internship during normal working hours, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and work onsite five days per week.
Have an interest in Talent Acquisition, HR, organizational development, or people operations.
Have experience managing projects end-to-end.
Demonstrate strong organization, time management, attention to detail, and follow-through.
Have clear written and verbal communication skills.
Be comfortable working independently while collaborating with a team.
Be eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
Commit to the 10-week program from mid-June through mid-August and plan no more than four total vacation days during the internship.
Demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, including Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint.
Be able to learn and adapt quickly to new software and tools.
Be able to perform the essential functions of the role, with or without reasonable accommodation, including using a computer for extended periods.

Nice To Haves

Interest or passion related to the outdoors, sustainability, footwear trends, or innovation.
A creative mindset and ability to bring fresh ideas to life and solve problems.
Proactive curiosity, willingness to ask questions and take initiative, and enthusiasm for learning.

Responsibilities

Support talent sourcing and pipeline-building strategies for current and future hiring needs.
Research candidate markets, talent trends, and innovative recruiting practices.
Help develop tools, resources, and training materials.
Identify opportunities to leverage AI, simplify workflows, and improve the recruiting experience for candidates, hiring managers, and recruiters.
Support candidate experience initiatives.
Support employer branding initiatives.