About the role#
As a People Department intern, you will gain hands-on experience supporting the programs and culture that shape the workplace at Monteith Construction. You will work alongside the team on various initiatives, including recruiting, onboarding, and employee engagement. This is a part-time, hourly position based in our Wilmington office, with an expected schedule of 15 to 25 hours per week.
What you'll do#
- Support recruiting tasks such as job postings, candidate communication, interview coordination, and career fair preparation.
- Assist with new hire onboarding to create a welcoming experience for new employees.
- Support employee engagement, recognition, and company culture initiatives.
- Gain exposure to benefits administration, employee records, HR systems, and daily HR operations.
- Help maintain accurate employee information, documentation, and department resources.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a degree program for Human Resources, Business, or a related field.
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
- An ability to learn, understand, and explain company policies, procedures, and relevant state or federal laws.
- A commitment to keeping all company information and materials confidential.
Location & details#
- This position is located in Wilmington, North Carolina.
- This is an on-site, part-time, and paid internship.
- We are hiring on a rolling basis.
About Monteith Construction Corp.
Monteith Construction Corp. is a general contractor founded in 1998. Based in Wilmington, North Carolina, the company operates across the Carolinas with additional offices in Charleston, Myrtle Beach, Raleigh, and the Triad. It employs 169 people and specializes in projects ranging from schools and hospitals to mixed-use developments. The firm is 100 percent employee owned.
How to get in at Monteith Construction Corp.
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