Human Resources Intern-Remote

Position Summary:The Human Resources department at Seaside Sustainability is responsible for our internship program's organization, performance, and culture. The team creates strategies to recruit and retain a skilled and diverse group of interns while helping current interns develop their professional skills. HR communicates with applicants throughout the application, interview, and onboarding process, ensuring a smooth transition into the organization. Additionally, the team fosters an optimal work environment by improving intern wellness, maintaining ongoing communication with current interns, and providing administrative support, such as storing confidential information on intern paperwork and connecting interns with project teams. The Human Resources team is divided into five key sub-departments: Talent Sourcing, Talent Assessment & Selection, Employee Onboarding & Development, Employee Transition & Offboarding, and Volunteers' Coordination.PLEASE SELECT ONE HUMAN RESOURCES SUB-TEAM TO BE CONSIDERED FOR:The Talent Sourcing (Screening) Team is responsible for the initial stages of the recruitment process. This team handles the preliminary review of applications and resumes, ensuring that only the most qualified candidates proceed to the next steps. By managing applicant databases and conducting initial research, the TS Department plays a critical role in building a strong pool of candidates for Seaside Sustainability. The Talent Assessment & Selection (Interviewing) Team focuses on evaluating candidates through structured interviews. This team is responsible for scheduling and conducting interviews, assessing candidates’ fit for the organization, and providing feedback to the recruitment team. The TA&S Department ensures that the most suitable candidates move forward in the hiring process. The Employee Onboarding & Development Team is dedicated to ensuring a smooth transition for new hires into the organization. This team prepares and delivers orientation materials, facilitates onboarding, and supports new interns as they integrate into their roles. The EO&D Team is essential to creating a positive and welcoming experience for all new team members.The Employee Transition & Offboarding Team manages the exit process for interns leaving the organization. This team conducts exit interviews, handles offboarding documentation, and gathers feedback to improve future HR practices. The ET&O Department plays a crucial role in ensuring that departing interns have a positive experience and that valuable insights are collected for continuous improvement.The Volunteers' Coordinator Team is responsible for the management of all current and incoming volunteers, including the end-to-end recruitment cycle and program management process. Volunteer Coordinators are essential to our operation of Seaside Sustainability, and are imperative to the establishment and success of the volunteer program.Job Duties and Responsibilities:Assist in the initial screening of resumes and applications to identify qualified candidates.Manage applicant data using Airtable, ensuring accuracy and up-to-date records.Conduct preliminary research on candidates to assess their suitability for open positions.Schedule and conduct interviews with candidates, ensuring a smooth and professional process.Evaluate candidates’ skills, experience, and cultural fit for Seaside Sustainability.Provide detailed feedback to the recruitment team to inform hiring decisions.Prepare and deliver orientation materials to new hires.Facilitate onboarding sessions to ensure a smooth transition into the organization.Support new interns by connecting them with their teams and providing ongoing assistance during their initial period.Conduct exit interviews and handle offboarding documentation.Develop and maintain offboarding checklists and materials.Gather feedback from departing interns to identify areas for improvement in HR practices.Collaborate with other HR teams to ensure a cohesive recruitment, onboarding, and offboarding process.Qualifications:Current enrollment in a relevant undergraduate or graduate program (human resources, business administration, or related fields).Detail-oriented with a high level of discretion and confidentiality.Proficiency in Google Suite, Microsoft Office Suite, Airtable, Canva, and Excel data analytics.Strong organizational, communication, multitasking skills, and interpersonal skills.Ability to objectively evaluate candidates and provide constructive feedback.Flexibility and creativity in adapting to changing projects and requirements.Ability to work independently and as part of a team.Prior experience in HR processes, including recruitment, onboarding, and offboarding, is beneficial but not required.Experience in conducting interviews and preparing orientation materials.Familiarity with data management and analysis tools, particularly Google Suite and Airtable.Experience working with HRIS (Human Resources Information Systems) and utilizing Airtable for managing HR processes.Knowledge of screening tools and platforms, including Handshake, Catchafire, Volunteer Match, and similar platforms.Experience in employee engagement, including policy development and implementation.Prior involvement in managing or supporting internship programs, including recruitment, onboarding, and development.Experience in using technology to streamline HR tasks and improve efficiency.Duration and Compensation:Duration: 5 months (flexible start and end dates).Compensation: This is an unpaid internship.Learning Outcomes:Develop practical recruitment, screening, interviewing, onboarding, and offboarding skills.Gain insights into the various stages of the employee lifecycle within a professional setting.Enhance communication and interpersonal skills through interactions with diverse stakeholders.Acquire a comprehensive understanding of HR operations and practices.“Sustainability, Education, Action”What is Seaside: Seaside Sustainability is a nationally recognized, award-winning 501(c)(3) charitable organization dedicated to community engagement, public education, and environmental conservation. Seaside aims to be a leader in environmental and STEM educational programs and recognition initiatives. We help by promoting public awareness about the importance of environmental health, providing resources to develop problem-solving skills, and chances to get engaged as part of a community to take action. We organize our works and initiatives around these areas: plastic mitigation, marine citizen science, sustainability education, and solar energy in the community.Why Intern at Seaside: Seaside’s internship program is hands-down one of the best in the area! With its roots firmly seated in education and hands-on learning, there is no doubt that that is why we have more than 50 interns at any given point throughout the year. Our programs and initiatives encourage members of the community, young and old, to build and nurture a relationship with local land and seascapes. An internship at Seaside allows you to explore a myriad of internship opportunities, relevant to almost any future interest. Join Seaside Sustainability for any season, or during breaks in your school schedule. We are looking for part-time interns in high school, college, and beyond to work on a diverse and challenging array of projects and initiatives. We are accepting applications for unpaid internships, with hours available any day of the week and practically any time of day: weekdays, weekends, and evenings included. We prefer to have our local interns work in person at the office in Gloucester, and we also invite interns from all over the United States and internationally to apply. Seaside Sustainability provides interns with real and meaningful work, and internships are available in any season with flexible time schedules.What Interns Do at Seaside Sustainability: Our interns are not limited to just one role; we encourage each intern to take advantage of the opportunity to explore a variety of roles and responsibilities. Our interns are never bored as they’re always given real and meaningful work that is essential to the day-to-day operation of the company. As an intern with Seaside Sustainability, you will be asked to perform a myriad of tasks, most of which can also be found at https://www.seasidesustainability.org/intern-details. Course Credit: Students may receive course credit for this internship. Staff will work with the intern’s school/advisor on achieving desired learning outcomes and completing all necessary paperwork.Requirements: Seaside Sustainability requires interns to work at least 15 hours per week. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Statement: Seaside recognizes that environmental issues are human issues, and therefore everyone has a right to be a part of the solution. Seaside is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment that welcomes all participants irrespective of their gender, race, sexuality, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, or socioeconomic status. The demographics of our internship program directly reflects the composition of our national outreach while the composition of our board more reflects the local composition of our communities. With the understanding that Environmental Issues disproportionately affect low income communities, minority communities, and communities of color, we are actively seeking to ensure that our environmental work, our projects, and programs are crafted in a way that both reflects and aids in combating the plight of minorities, of people of color, of economically challenged, and other disadvantaged individuals.