Human Resources Intern

JOB TITLE: Human Resources Intern

REPORTS TO: Chief People Officer

SCHEDULE: Varies

LOCATION: Pasadena, CA

STATUS: Intern - College Course Credit - 20 hours (Approx.)

CELL PHONE: N/A

DRIVER POSITION: No

SALARY RANGE: College Credit

ABOUT US:

At AbilityFirst, we are dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities achieve their personal best. Our mission is to look beyond disabilities, focus on capabilities, and expand possibilities. We are currently seeking a Human Resources Intern who is excited to gain hands-on experience supporting the people who help us deliver on our mission every day.

Summary

AbilityFirst’s Internship program is a unique opportunity for current participants at our sights to gain real-world experience within the Human Resources Department.

This internship is ideal for students pursuing a degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Psychology, or a related field who want practical experience in a collaborative HR setting. Interns will work closely with the HR and Operations teams on a variety of administrative and project-based tasks that support the employee experience from recruitment to retention.

Ideal candidates will be self-motivated, hard-working, and creative. They will demonstrate a professional demeanor, work well with others, and have strong written and verbal communication skills.

Interns are expected to be able to commute to the various AbilityFirst Locations.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

Interns will work directly with the Chief People Officer and Human Resources team to support key HR functions and initiatives. Responsibilities may include assisting with recruitment efforts (such as job postings, screening applicants, and scheduling interviews), supporting onboarding processes, maintaining employee records, and helping coordinate employee engagement activities. Interns will also contribute to special HR projects related to training and development, retention strategies, and process improvement. Ideal candidates are organized, detail-oriented, and eager to learn about the full employee lifecycle within a collaborative and mission-driven organization.

• Provide valuable support in carrying out the day-to-day HR activities for the organization.
• Maintain the accuracy of candidate applications, organize and screen CVs and resumes, manage job ads, and assist in the implementation of company policies.
• Files documents and answers client and employee inquiries.
• Quality checks on reports and sending documents for signatures (Adobe).
• Participate and help organize Career Days/Job Fairs and company social and networking events.
• Create surveys on staff satisfaction and benefits.
• Research projects around analytics and trends in the HR department.
• Able to demonstrate professional work ethic.
• Able to maintain a flexible work schedule.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned to support the mission of the program and organization.