Spring 2027 People & Culture Intern

Active Minds•Washington, DC

2d•Remote

About The Position

Active Minds is seeking a part-time People & Culture Intern to support the Employee Lifecycle and daily People Operations as the organization implements organizational design. The work includes talent attraction and acquisition, onboarding, employee engagement, learning and development, and administrative tasks. The intern will report to the Director, People & Culture and collaborate with other members of the Active Minds team and departments in a dynamic environment that values growth, development, and fresh ideas. The internship is remote and runs for the Spring 2027 semester, with an anticipated start date of February 1, 2027, and end date of April 23, 2027. Interns are expected to work 20 hours per week on a consistent schedule, Monday through Friday, between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. in their local time zone, and remain for the entire semester. Compensation is $18 per hour. Active Minds internships are geared toward current college students and recent college graduates and offer substantive work experience in the nonprofit sector.

Requirements

Demonstrated interest in a career in People & Culture or HR.
Familiarity with HRIS, ATS, or CRM databases, or the ability to learn them.
Ability to adapt to changing priorities and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate across platforms such as email and Slack.
Ability to think innovatively and embrace fresh, diverse thinking.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Flexible, collaborative team-player approach.

Nice To Haves

Pursuing a degree in Human Resources Management, Organizational Psychology, Business Administration, or a related field.
Experience with Google Workspace.
Experience in a related HR environment.

Responsibilities

Support the People & Culture department in crafting job posts, flyers, and recruitment marketing materials in collaboration with Marketing.
Assist with the hiring process, including reviewing applicants in Jazz HR ATS and coordinating recruiter phone screens and virtual interviews.
Support onboarding tasks and checklists to provide a streamlined experience for new hires.
Partner with the Director, People & Culture to administer pulse surveys and review survey data with the department.
Assist with employee engagement initiatives and employee recognition programs.
Support administration of the annual performance review and other learning and development initiatives.
Review job descriptions, draft job description templates, and maintain the job description library.
Help maintain employee records and ensure information in the HRIS is accurate and up to date.
Assist with updating policy and compliance documentation, including the Employee Handbook, employment law posters, and the Culture and Operations Manual.
Respond to routine employee questions about People & Culture policies, processes, and benefits, escalating questions to the Director, People & Culture as appropriate.
Maintain confidentiality of employee information and other sensitive People & Culture matters.
Perform other assigned People Operations and administrative duties.