Human Resources - Summer Intern - Unpaid
Summary of Position:
The intern will assist with all aspects of the human resources department: training and development, employee engagement, recruiting, records management, compensation, employment law.
EEO Statement for application
The City of Delray Beach does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability, marital status, family status, or sexual orientation in employment or the provision of services
Non-Smoking
The City of Delray Beach is a Non-Tobacco Workplace. The City will not consider applicants who have used tobacco or nicotine products for a period of at least three months prior to application for employment. The definition of "tobacco or nicotine products" includes but is not limited to, cigarettes, cigars, chewing tobacco, pipes, snuff, e-cigarettes and nicotine patches or gum.
Essential Job Duties
City of Delray Beach - Summer Internship Program 2021
Dates: June 1, 2021 – August 6, 2021
***Housing Not Provided***
Learning Goals:
- Develop knowledge of city government operations
- Understand the role of the human resources department
- Successful development and implementation of Human Resources project
Essential job functions:
- Work with mentor to select major project of interest
- Research, design and implement project , working with staff from applicable departments
- Participate in intern workshops and events
- Assist with design and delivery of training classes
- Assist with employee engagement activities
- Other responsibilities as assigned
Knowledge, skills, abilities and personal characteristics
- Strong organizational skills
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to assist with preparation and delivery of in-house training
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
- Computer skills: Microsoft Office, HRIS, Applicant Tracking System
Students should consult with academic faculty to determine if this unpaid experience will earn credit.
Minimum Qualifications
Current college or university junior or senior, with major coursework in Human Resources, Public Administration, Communications, Organizational Development or related field.
Supplemental Information
Physical Demands/Work Environment:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Selection Guidelines:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear, use hands to finger, handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk, bend and stand. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. Works inside in an office environment with occasional outside work in various weather conditions.