Human Resources Intern

The Human Resources department at JDC has an exciting opportunity for students or early-career or career-pivot professionals interested in gaining hands-on experience in nonprofit Human Resources.

The HR Intern will support the HR team across a variety of projects related to recruitment, employee engagement, HR operations, and internship program coordination. This internship offers a unique opportunity to learn about HR practices within a global nonprofit organization while contributing to meaningful projects that support our US-based staff and mission.

As an HR Intern, you will work closely with the HR Associate and broader HR team to support recruitment efforts, assist with internal HR projects and participate in employee engagement initiatives. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, eager to learn, and interested in exploring different areas of Human Resources in a non-profit environment.

This internship is unpaid. This role offers valuable exposure to HR operations, talent acquisition, employee engagement, and nonprofit organizational practices. JDC is happy to work with students to structure the internship in a way that supports eligibility for academic credit or external university stipends and funding programs.

Thinking about applying?

Frequently cited statistics show that historical biases in hiring lead to fewer applications from underrepresented groups due to a false perception that they must meet 100% of the qualifications. We encourage you to break that statistic and apply if you meet a majority of the requirements. We look forward to your application. Please submit a cover letter with your resume.

What will you do as an HR Intern?

Internship Program Coordination

• Assist with developing and supporting internship programming and activities for various JDC departments
• Work with the MarCom team to help design recruitment and onboarding materials for the internship program, including brochures and onboarding resources

Recruitment & Talent Acquisition

• Learn about JDC’s Talent Acquisition process and assist with recruitment-related projects
• Research staffing agencies to compare candidate quality, timelines, pricing, DEIB policies, and recruitment methods
• Research job posting platforms and analyze applicant tracking system (ATS) data to support recruitment strategy
• Assist with improving the ATS pipeline by organizing and updating candidate records
• Shadow phone screens and interviews to learn recruitment practices
• Learn how to screen resumes and support candidate outreach and scheduling of interviews
• Coordinate candidate communications and scheduling with hiring managers (with guidance from HR staff)

Employee Engagement

• Support employee engagement and wellness initiatives
• Participate in Engagement Team meetings and assist with planning engagement activities and events

Benefits Exposure

• Gain exposure to employee benefits design and administration
• Assist with benefits-related projects and research as assigned by the HR team

HR Operations & General Projects

• Learn about HR business operations and internal processes
• Support the digitization and organization of employee files
• Assist with reviewing and improving internal HR templates and documentation
• Help track and organize HRNY general inquiries
• Learn how to complete internal administrative processes such as visitor forms, IT request forms, and other HR operational tasks

Additional Responsibilities

• Provide general administrative and project support to the HR team as needed
• Assist with additional HR-related projects as assigned

What qualifications are required to be our HR Intern?

• Current undergraduate or graduate student or recent graduate interested in Human Resources, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Business Administration, or a related field
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize responsibilities
• Interest in learning about Human Resources in a nonprofit environment
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team setting

Additional Preferred Skills and Competencies

• Interest in pursuing a career in Human Resources, Talent Acquisition, or Organizational Development
• Previous internship or campus leadership experience is a plus
• Interest in nonprofit work or global humanitarian efforts

Additional Details

Employment Type: Internship (Unpaid)

Hours: 14–20 hours per week, depending on availability

Schedule: Tuesday and Thursday in person at the New York office; one additional day/half-day remote (based on availability)

Location: Hybrid from New York, NY

Department: Human Resources