JOB DESCRIPTION

The Human Resources Associate Unpaid Internship position will directly assist the Human Resources team with a wide range of projects related to recruiting, onboarding/orientation, organizing and posting job descriptions, researching and proposing team building and culture initiatives. The position is designed to be both educational and practical. In this position, the intern will learn how to take skills she or he may have acquired in school related to his or her particular areas of interest, and apply them in a professional setting. This is a 6 - 9 month internship with the possibility of an extension and/or salary based on performance, job requirements, and availability of the selected candidate.

Department: Human Resources

Reports to: Zahra Spencer,

Location: Chicago, Illinois

WHO WE ARE

Our team's digital inventiveness and mobile location expertise creates brand stories that produce results. We are seasoned professionals who have worked in marketing, technology, mobile, and beyond. Our skills include Micro-fencing, mobile strategy, data analytics, and more.

THIS POSITION WILL ENTAIL:

• Support recruiting and hiring processes including posting job openings, reviewing resumes, and conducting telephone and in-person interviews
• Improve and monitor recruiting and new hire onboarding process
• Facilitate the orientation of new employees
• Research and propose team building and company culture initiatives
• Create and manage company-wide communications
• Contribute as a strategic thinker in building a strong HR foundation for a growing start-up company
• Assist the HR team with other tasks assigned
• Other dutied as assigned.

DESIRED SKILLS QUALIFICATIONS:

Multiple positions are available.

• Ability to prioritize tasks and handle numerous assignments simultaneously
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and internet applications
• Genuine enthusiasm for an interest in working with people
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Problem-solving and critical thinking skills
• Reliable, detail-oriented, and the ability to work independently

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE:

• Current or recent enrollment in a graduate or undergraduate degree program with an interest and aptitude to work in Human Resources, or management/administrative fields

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Prior experience with start-ups is a plus

Digital Factory is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We believe in creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all individuals are treated with respect, dignity, and fairness. This commitment extends to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, benefits, training, and termination.

Our dedication to equal employment opportunity is not only a legal obligation but also a fundamental principle guiding our organizational culture. We actively seek to eliminate barriers to employment and ensure that our workforce reflects the rich diversity of the communities we serve. Discrimination or harassment of any kind will not be tolerated and will be met with prompt and appropriate action, up to and including termination of employment. We encourage all employees to embrace our commitment to EEOC principles and to contribute to a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Digital Factory is an Equal Opportunity Employer