OUR NATIONAL CONVERSATION (ONC) seeks to reduce partisanship and promote effective solutions to America’s challenges. Powered by America’s youth, we host a media outlet, produce educational materials, and facilitate dialogue intended to make America a better country. A great team to work with. Lighthearted and fun!
Job DescriptionJob Description: The Human Resources Intern contributes to ONC’s mission of providing nonpartisan news, opinions, and policy solutions by completing essential tasks on the Human Resources team. The HR intern is responsible for screening applicants, scheduling interviews, onboarding new interns, maintaining internal paperwork, and assisting with offboarding. The HR intern will also have opportunities to participate in other HR-related tasks and projects within the HR department based on their interests. This intern will work closely with the HR Team Lead and Director of Human Resources while also working independently.
This position is remote, with work primarily conducted over Zoom and Slack, so applicants must be comfortable coordinating in a remote environment and are expected to maintain a high level of communication. Preference to those to can commit to at least 5 hours a week for 6 months.
Must be able to attend at least (1), 30-40 minute meeting per week.
Benefits: Flexible schedule, college credit, professional networking, and resume-building experience.
Compensation: This is not a paid position.
Responsibilities:
Screen and evaluate applicants to identify good-fit candidates.
Schedule and coordinate interviews.
Facilitate the onboarding and offboarding process for interns and volunteers.
Maintain internal paperwork and documentation.
Current student working towards a degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, and/or related fields.
Experience with HR functions (creating training plans, interviewing, compiling employee data)
Google Workspace experience preferred.
Ability to keep information confidential.
Must be authorized to intern in the U.S.
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