Human Resources Intern at JDC (The Joint) in NYC Metro Area

Summary: JDC (The Joint) is a global nonprofit organization offering an internship opportunity in their Human Resources department for students or early-career professionals. The HR Intern will assist with various projects related to recruitment, employee engagement, and HR operations while gaining hands-on experience in nonprofit HR practices. Responsibilities: - Assist with developing and supporting internship programming and activities for various JDC departments - Work with the MarCom team to help design recruitment and onboarding materials for the internship program, including brochures and onboarding resources - Learn about JDC’s Talent Acquisition process and assist with recruitment-related projects - Research staffing agencies to compare candidate quality, timelines, pricing, DEIB policies, and recruitment methods - Research job posting platforms and analyze applicant tracking system (ATS) data to support recruitment strategy - Assist with improving the ATS pipeline by organizing and updating candidate records - Shadow phone screens and interviews to learn recruitment practices - Learn how to screen resumes and support candidate outreach and scheduling of interviews - Coordinate candidate communications and scheduling with hiring managers (with guidance from HR staff) - Support employee engagement and wellness initiatives - Participate in Engagement Team meetings and assist with planning engagement activities and events - Gain exposure to employee benefits design and administration - Assist with benefits-related projects and research as assigned by the HR team - Learn about HR business operations and internal processes - Support the digitization and organization of employee files - Assist with reviewing and improving internal HR templates and documentation - Help track and organize HRNY general inquiries - Learn how to complete internal administrative processes such as visitor forms, IT request forms, and other HR operational tasks - Provide general administrative and project support to the HR team as needed - Assist with additional HR-related projects as assigned Required Qualifications: - Current undergraduate or graduate student or recent graduate interested in Human Resources, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Business Administration, or a related field - Strong organizational skills and attention to detail - Strong verbal and written communication skills - Ability to handle confidential information with discretion - Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite - Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize responsibilities - Interest in learning about Human Resources in a nonprofit environment - Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team setting Preferred Qualifications: - Interest in pursuing a career in Human Resources, Talent Acquisition, or Organizational Development - Previous internship or campus leadership experience is a plus - Interest in nonprofit work or global humanitarian efforts Required Skills: Microsoft Office Suite, Human Resources, Talent Acquisition, Employee Engagement, Recruitment, Applicant Tracking System (ATS) Benefits: Valuable exposure to HR operations, talent acquisition, employee engagement, and nonprofit organizational practices, JDC is happy to work with students to structure the internship in a way that supports eligibility for academic credit or external university stipends and funding programs, 14–20 hours per week, depending on availability, Tuesday and Thursday in person at the New York office; one additional day/half-day remote (based on availability), Hybrid from New York, NY