About the role#
As a member of the People and Culture team, you will support day-to-day operations while gaining experience in recruitment, onboarding, records management, and employee engagement. This internship provides an educational experience where you will contribute to projects that support staff and help advance the museum mission.
What you'll do#
- Organize, file, and maintain Human Resources records and documentation while maintaining strict confidentiality.
- Draft and update job descriptions, HR forms, onboarding templates, and employee communications.
- Assist with recruitment tasks, such as preparing job postings and coordinating interviews.
- Support employee engagement initiatives, including wellness activities and staff appreciation events.
- Manage onboarding and offboarding tasks, such as preparing welcome materials and compiling exit interview feedback.
- Conduct research on HR best practices and emerging compliance topics.
- Build a system to track professional development for new supervisors and managers.
- Attend team meetings and contribute to various museum projects.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate degree program, or recent graduation.
- Major in Human Resources, Business Administration, Industrial Organizational Psychology, Communication, or a related field.
- Strong interpersonal skills and a professional demeanor.
- High level of discretion when handling sensitive or confidential information.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Ability to learn new digital tools, such as ADP.
- Strong organizational and time management skills with a detail-oriented approach.
- Alignment with the core values and mission of The Strong.
Location & details#
- This role is based on-site in Rochester, New York.
- This is an unpaid, part-time internship with a rolling term.
- Pre-employment requirements include a drug screen and a criminal background check.
About The Strong
The Strong is a nonprofit educational institution based in Rochester, New York. Founded in 1982, it maintains a collection of historical materials focused on the study and exploration of play. The organization operates the National Toy Hall of Fame and the World Video Game Hall of Fame. It serves a broad audience including families, students, and scholars through exhibitions and research activities.
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