What are the responsibilities and job description for the Internship - Human Resources position at Spurwink Services?
This internship requires that all applicants be full-time residents of Maine or attend a college or university in Maine.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT:
The Human Resources and Professional Development department's diverse responsibilities include employee relations, recruitment, training, benefits, compensation, health, and safety. Human Resource employees collect, review, and process pre-employment paperwork; conduct background screenings; create and maintain employee personnel records; and help develop content for Spurwink's internal communications. In addition, HR employees attend recruitment events throughout the year to attract talent for their organization.
INTERN RESPONSIBILITIES:
As an intern, you will be able to assist the Human Resources team with the diverse work of their department. You will meet weekly as a cohort to help form camaraderie, share experiences, and learn from knowledgeable Spurwink employees.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Hybrid Position (2 days in office/ 2 days working from home)
- Program Duration: 10 weeks (June 2nd - August 8th)
- 4 days a week (8 hours per day)
- Ability to commute to the Greater Portland area two days a week.
- Have an interest in Human Resources.
- Experience with Microsoft 365.
- Create a capstone project sharing educational goals, skills learned, and your experiences.
- Attend a weekly reflection session with a cohort of interns.
- Attend a weekly meeting with a supervisor.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Candidates must exhibit enthusiasm for the work in the department and the mission of Spurwink Services.
- Must have strong communication skills, the ability to work independently, and critical thinking skills.
Spurwink is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
