About the role#
Active Minds is seeking a People & Culture Intern to support our team with the employee lifecycle and daily operations. You will report to the Director, People & Culture and work alongside other staff members on projects related to talent acquisition, onboarding, and employee engagement. This role is remote and requires a commitment of 20 hours per week.
What you'll do#
- Draft job posts, flyers, and recruitment marketing materials.
- Review applicants in the Jazz HR ATS and coordinate phone screens and virtual interviews.
- Assist with onboarding tasks and help maintain employee records in the HRIS.
- Partner with the Director, People & Culture to administer pulse surveys and review the resulting data.
- Support employee engagement initiatives and recognition programs.
- Help administer annual performance reviews and other learning and development efforts.
- Maintain and update policy documentation, including the Employee Handbook and the Culture and Operations Manual.
- Respond to routine employee questions regarding policies, processes, and benefits.
- Perform job description reviews and maintain our job description library.
- Handle sensitive information with strict confidentiality.
What you'll need#
- A demonstrated interest in a career in People & Culture or human resources.
- Preference for candidates pursuing a degree in Human Resources Management, Organizational Psychology, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to use platforms like email and Slack effectively.
- High attention to detail and strong organizational habits.
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities and manage multiple projects.
- A collaborative, flexible approach to teamwork.
- Familiarity with or the ability to learn HRIS, ATS, or CRM databases.
- Experience with Google Workspace is a plus, as is prior experience in an HR environment.
Location & details#
- This is a remote, part-time internship for the Winter 2027 term.
- The role is paid at $18 per hour.
- You will be expected to work 20 hours per week, Monday through Friday, between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM in your local time zone.
About Active Minds, Inc.
Active Minds is a nonprofit organization based in Washington, District of Columbia. Founded in 2003, the group focuses on mental health education and suicide prevention for young adults. It operates a network of chapters and runs initiatives like Send Silence Packing to change how mental health is discussed. The organization employs between 51 and 200 people.
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