HR Intern

Human Resources intern

AGENCY BACKGROUND:

Northern Manhattan Improvement Corporation (NMIC) is a community-based, not-for-profit organization founded in 1979. NMIC has grown into a leading multi-service agency with over 120 staff members serving New York City with a focus on upper Manhattan and the Bronx. Our mission is to serve as a catalyst for positive change in the lives of the people in our community on their paths to secure and prosperous futures. Integration is the cornerstone of NMIC’s programs, and our staff can identify and address a broad array of immediate needs through comprehensive crisis intervention services. With their matters resolved, clients move seamlessly to capacity building services through our holistic programs designed to transition individuals and families to self-sufficiency.

·        Our Legal, Organizing, Advocacy, and Weatherization programs meet community member’s basic needs including legal representation, immigration assistance, housing advocacy, tenant organizing, financial services, DV and health related matters

·        Our Education & Career Services program impacts individual community members with the practical tools necessary to build secure and prosperous futures

Job Title:         HR Intern

Department:   Administration

Unit:               Human Resources

Reports to:      HR Generalist

Location:        45 Wadsworth Avenue, NY, NY 10033

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

We are seeking a highly motivated HR Intern to join our team and support our onboarding process along with other HR tasks. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain practical experience in human resources while contributing to the success of our organization. If you are detail-oriented, eager to learn, and passionate about helping others succeed, we encourage you to apply.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

·        Assist with preparing and organizing new hire orientation materials, schedules & logistics. Including onboarding paperwork such as I9 verification and other compliance related documents.

·        Assist in the coordination of intern onboarding activities.

·        Prepare and organize onboarding materials, including welcome packets and training materials.

·        Guide interns through the completion of necessary paperwork and other compliance-related forms.

·        Address interns' questions and provide ongoing support during their onboarding process.

·        Assist with HR administrative tasks, including data entry and record-keeping in our HR systems.

·        Maintain organized and up-to-date personnel files and documents.

·        Support the HR team in the recruitment process by posting job openings.

·        Help organize and coordinate training sessions.

·        Track and maintain training records.

Additional related responsibilities may be assigned.

Qualifications:

·        Availability for at least 15-20 hours per week.

·        Interest in pursuing a career in the HR field.

·        Currently enrolled in or working towards a bachelor’s degree or associate degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field.

·        Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.

·        Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

·        Self-motivated and able to work effectively in a team.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

·        This is an unpaid internship.

·        Academic credit can be arranged if necessary.

·        Internships are available for all semesters (summer, fall & spring)

·        We offer a Hybrid work model at least 2 days are required in office.

NMIC IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: NMIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively encourages candidates of diverse backgrounds to apply for employment. Applicants must meet the minimum qualification requirements. A combination of education and experience will be considered unless specifically stated otherwise.

TO APPLY: Please address all applications to Erika Rozon, HR Generalist at NMICapplications@nmic.org with the job title in the subject line and include the following:

·        Resume

·        Please share a brief introduction letting us know why you are interested in the HR Internship opportunity and how it aligns with your career aspirations and educational goals.

All attachments must be submitted in Word or PDF format. No telephone calls, please.