What are the responsibilities and job description for the Human Resources Intern position at UNITED COUNSELING SERVICE OF BENNINGTON COUNTY INC?
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Qualifications
This is paid internship opportunity.
The internship is available for a minimum of 6 weeks and a maximum of 16 weeks anytime between January 1, 2025 and June 30, 2025. We can be flexible with the number of hours and the times that you work in order to meet the needs of your schedule.
OBJECTIVE/PURPOSE:
The Human Resources Internship offers a unique opportunity for individuals interested in the intersection of Human Resources (HR) and employee development to gain practical experience in various learning and development and HR functions. The Intern should be passionate about employee growth and development, with a keen interest in creating and implementing effective learning programs. As an Intern, you will have the opportunity to work closely with HR and Training professionals to support various initiatives that contribute to the professional development of our workforce and learn about a wide range of HR activities.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assist in the design and development of training materials and resources. Collaborate with subject matter experts to gather content and ensure alignment with learning objectives.
- Support the coordination and logistics of training programs. Record presentations, edit, and post to learning resource center.
- Contribute to the planning and execution of onboarding and orientation programs, ensuring positive experience for new employees.
- Assist in identifying training needs through employee feedback and gap analysis.
- Support the evaluation of training effectiveness and recommend improvements.
- Help maintain and update training records and documentation.
- Contribute to employee engagement initiatives and events.
- Work on special HR projects, including maintaining employee records, updating HR databases, creating a stay interview program, and Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging projects.
- Support recruiting by creating videos, pictures, and other content that will tell job applicants the story of why UCS is a great place to work. Assess and recommend updates to our careers website.
- Conduct research on HR and learning and development best practices and industry trends. May write short articles on HR topics to inform employees of new or on-going HR initiatives.
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Enrolled in a university or college and currently pursuing a degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Education, Business, or a related field.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Detail-oriented with excellent organizational abilities.
Proactive and able to work independently as well as part of a team.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, email usage, and performing intern research.
Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
Preferred Skills:
Basic understanding of instructional design principles.
Basic understanding of HR principles and practices.
Ability to analyze training needs and contribute to the development of targeted solutions.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
This position may be in-person or hybrid.
Salary : $16
