FALL INTERN - Human Resources

INTERNSHIP SUMMARY
The Fall Intern will assist in the operations and execution of Human Resources programs and initiatives including recruitment & onboarding, benefits, personnel management, and HR related projects.   
   
ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain and update employee personnel records.
• Assist with administrative tasks, including sending follow-up emails and providing front desk coverage as needed.
• Assist with internal audits to ensure compliance with federal, state, and municipal regulations.
• Monitor the ASK-HR inbox for response times and compile metrics on inquiry topics and response efficiency.
• Support the employee offboarding process, including completing separation checklists and closing out personnel files.
• Assist with recruitment and onboarding tasks, including sending GCIC forms, scheduling interviews, drug screen authorization forms, and preparing new hire checklists.
• Assist with sending calendar invites for new hire performance evaluations.
• Assist with HR projects and initiatives as assigned.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS 

A Junior, Senior, or recent Graduate (within the last year), majoring in Environmental Studies, Environmental Science, Nonprofit Management, Public Administration, Horticulture Environmental Design/Sustainable Design, Biology, Ecology or related major preferred; Attention to detail, the ability to multi-task and excellent oral and written communications skills are all essential to this position.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of the operation of general office equipment including calculator, computer keyboard, computer word processing or other programs, telephone, telephone console, or copy machine as required
• Knowledge of basic mathematical and accounting procedures
• Skill in operating a computer
• Skill in communicating both orally and in written form
• Skill in researching complex issues and developing recommended actions
• Ability to develop, implement and evaluate new and revised procedures, methods and standards
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise considerable skill in information handling, privacy of records and judgment
• Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Preferred Skills: Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work is sedentary work and requires speaking and talking.

WORK ENVIRONMENT 

Incumbent works in a safe and secure work environment that may periodically have unpredicted requirements or demands.

Please feel free to apply to no more than TWO (2) internships. 

The rate of pay will be paid at $20 per hour.
Interns are classified as non-exempt, temporary employees and may be scheduled to work up to 40 hours per week. While they are paid hourly, they are not eligible for benefits such as health insurance, paid time off, or retirement contributions due to their temporary status.

 ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:   

• United States citizen or authorized to work in the United States
• Current enrollment in a Georgia college, university, or technical school (or recently graduate within the last year)
• Current grade point average of 3.0 or better