Human Resources Internship

GOAL OF POSITION:

Under the leadership of the Volunteer Department, the intern will provide assistance with volunteer management, training and other human resource responsibilities for both The Bridge Teen Center and Thrift Store. The internship will heavily focus on elements of retention and recruitment.

RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE, BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO:

1. Assist the Volunteer Coordinator with training and appreciating volunteers.
2. Observe with the volunteer application process screening applications, setting up interview appointments, and the interviews.
3. Attend outreach and recruiting events such as job, college, lunchroom presentations and volunteer fairs when available.
4. Update internship and volunteer online postings when needed.
5. Evaluate and propose new retention and recruitment policies in the department.
6. Build influential relationships with students and volunteers during programs and volunteer groups.
7. Assist in researching and maintaining volunteer department procedures.
8. Process and organize department paperwork.
9. Create monthly inspiration and update the “volunteer corner” bulletin boards.
10. Observe the process of recruiting, interviews, scheduling, and training for students in job-readiness program.
11. Provide daily administrative support, including answering phones, greeting guests and giving tours.
12. Other duties as assigned by the Volunteer Coordinator.

MUST POSSESS:

1. Passion for the mission of The Bridge Teen Center.
2. Sensitivity to different opinions.
3. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including both writing and verbal.
4. Strong organizational skills.
5. A friendly, responsive, and patient approach.
6. Personal and professional integrity.
7. The ability to work well with individuals and groups of students.
8. Clear and creative thinking.
9. The ability to meet deadlines and complete all tasks with excellence.
10. A sense of humor.

SUCCESSFUL INTERNSHIP/PARTNERSHIP:

It is the desire of the Bridge Teen Center, through our internship program, for each student to experience hands-on training in a career area of interest and develop practical leadership skills for the future. We encourage interns to:

1. Set personal goals for what they would like to accomplish during their internship.
2. Have regular informational meetings with staff.
3. Tackle all tasks with enthusiasm and a positive attitude.
4. Take advantage of opportunities to learn more about the organization.
5. Gain exposure to new ideas and people (network).
6. Not be afraid of asking questions.
7. Take initiative.

Internship Application