HUCA909: Human Resources Intern

About JerseySTEM:

All JerseySTEM roles are pro-bono (unpaid) positions.

JerseySTEM is a mission-driven professional network of pro-bono contributors dedicated to improving access to STEM education and career pathways for underserved middle school girls in New Jersey.

Members contribute their professional skills and leverage their networks in service of the organization’s gender-equity agenda.

Overview:

Overview

JerseySTEM offers exciting unpaid HR internship opportunities for individuals ready to commit 20 hours per week for at least one month (with the option to renew).

As an intern, you will take ownership of projects directly aligned with JerseySTEM’s mission of delivering impactful after-school STEM enrichment programs to underserved students.

Available HR Internship Areas

• Talent Acquisition

• Learning & Development

• Employee Relations

• HR Analytics

• HR Project Coordination

Note: You only need to apply once to be considered for all HR areas.

If you hold a college or Master’s degree, are passionate about making a difference, and can commit at least 20 hours per week, we encourage you to apply.

For more information about this internship opportunity, please click here.

Responsibilities:

Workplace Responsibilities

• Collaborate with team members on department-specific initiatives

• Attend scheduled work sessions and maintain consistent communication with your assigned manager

• Submit brief daily written updates on progress and deliverables

• Actively participate in JerseySTEM’s communication platforms (Slack, G-Suite, etc.)

• Maintain professionalism in all internal and external interactions

• Escalate any challenges in communication or workflow to your manager or HR promptly

Functional Responsibilities

• Plan and execute targeted sourcing strategies to recruit high-quality interns
• Develop and implement creative CSR initiatives for sponsor corporate interns
• Create engaging learning materials and ensure smooth operation within LMS platforms (Google Classroom)
• Build data reports and visualizations using recruitment metrics to drive informed decision-making
• Establish and maintain relationships with university career services to expand talent pipelines
• Support onboarding processes to ensure a seamless and engaging intern experience
• Assist in tracking recruitment performance metrics and optimizing hiring workflows

Time Commitment 

 

•  20 hours/week minimum, for at least 1 month (renewable monthly)
• Work shift is 3pm-6pm EST daily (weekdays)
• Additional occaional ad-hoc meeting can be scheduled evenings or week-ends

Location

 

• This position is remote 

 

Benefits:

• Great opportunity for international students on OPT looking for sponsorship

• Offer letter confirming internship in your field of study (20 hrs/week)

• Networking opportunities with professionals in various disciplines

• Letter of completion and recommendation upon request

• LinkedIn recommendation upon request

• Interns who join JerseySTEM as Data Analysts as new Joinees will be invited to a 4 hour/day/4 week "BootCamp".

Qualifications:

• College or Master’s degree in a relevant field

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Willingness to work independently with minimal supervision

• Familiarity with digital collaboration tools (Slack, G-Suite, Salesforce, Jira)

• Passion for making a positive impact on students' lives

Requirements:

• Ability to commit to a minimum of 20 hours/week
• Preferred: Candidates located in New Jersey, as our programs primarily serve local communities.

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