HUMAN RESOURCES INTERN

READ BETTER BE BETTER

MISSION: Read Better Be Better's mission is to connect young readers and youth leaders to inspire a love of literacy and learning.

VISION: Read Better Be Better envisions a world in which empowered communities demand equitable access to foundational skills.

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION

Read Better Be Better is an education nonprofit organization focused on solving Arizona's literacy crisis. We work with partnering schools throughout the state to connect young readers and youth leaders to inspire a love of literacy and learning. Since 2014, we have served thousands of Arizona students through our after-school and at-home reading programs in over 70 schools and multiple community-based organizations across Maricopa and Pinal counties. Each school semester, we have expanded to serve even more kids, schools, and families. We are a mission-driven, collaborative community of passionate, creative, and flexible professionals, and we welcome and support those seeking internship experience with RBBB for their professional development.

Be Excellent. Be Kind. 

Job Title: Human Resources (HR) Intern

Reports To: HR Manager

Department: Operations Department

Work Hours: A weekly commitment of 8-15 hours is required. Interns will be expected to commit to a set schedule within RBBB's main office hours of 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday.

Work Environment: Office (in-person); possible option to work remote/hybrid

Start Date: May 2024 for spring; July/August 2024 for fall

Program Duration: Internship positions are meant to be short-term and based around academic semesters and last for 3-4 months. We offer: Spring, Summer and Fall positions.

Pay & Benefits: This internship is unpaid. Read Better Be Better is fully committed to providing eligible interns with all documentation necessary for them to receive course credit for their time with the organization, if they wish to do so.

SUMMARY 

Read Better Be Better has an exciting opportunity available for aspiring human resources professionals! As the RBBB HR Intern, you will work under the supervision and guidance of the HR Manager to complete projects and learn about and work on assignments related to recruitment, hiring, onboarding, employee morale and wellness, benefits and compensation, administration, research regarding related policy and regulation, and more. In addition to assigned tasks, the HR Intern will be given the opportunity to take on tasks that are of personal interest, dependent upon the needs of the Operations Department and the organization.

The ideal candidate is reliable and responsible, a creative problem-solver, a great communicator, extremely organized, and loves learning and working with people.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES 

Provide support with various administrative projects and tasks as needed, in areas such as recruitment, onboarding new hires, file management and employee engagement.
Manage recruitment campaigns and assist in outreach activities for relationship-building and attracting candidates, such as creating contacts lists.
Conduct applicant screening, phone interviews, and interview scheduling.
Collect, manage, and organize data and documents.
Conduct research regarding HR-related practices, policies, laws and regulations.
Assist with researching and drafting policy.
Prepare reports and presentations on assignments regarding HR-related topics.
Facilitate and coordinate special programs such as employee engagement programs, professional development programs and employee wellness newsletter.
Help with organizing special events, such as recruitment canvassing days and employee teambuilding activities and celebrations.
Design and complete projects based on personal interest and organizational need.
Provide general support to the Operations team, and perform other general RBBB team duties as assigned.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.  If you need assistance with this application, please contact us at [email protected].

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS/ATTRIBUTES

Interest in recruitment, Human Resources and/or the nonprofit sector
Interest in and passion for the Read Better Be Better vision and mission
Excellent communication skills
Excellent technology skills
Excellent research skills
Reliable and responsible
Creative problem-solver
Willingness to conduct themselves in accordance with organizational values
Willingness to seek opportunities to develop and grow the Read Better Be Better vision and mission within the community
A positive attitude
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
High school diploma or equivalent
PREFERRED SKILLS/ATTRIBUTES 

Enrollment in/having a relevant degree program preferred (i.e. public administration, business administration, nonprofit management, human resources, etc.)
Understanding of the following platforms and applications: Microsoft Office 365 Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint), Salesforce, ATS (ApplicantPro), social media, Slack, and HRIS (ADP Workforce Now)

WHY INTERN FOR READ BETTER BE BETTER

Positive Social Impact: contribute to an organization passionate about education equity and social justice.
Professional Development & Mentorship: receive consistent feedback and have regular, direct interaction with leadership and the whole team, including team meetings and one-on-one mentorship opportunities.
Resume Building: regularly use key platforms such as MS Office 365 and Applicant-Tracking System; work on a variety of tasks related to this role.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

Ability to operate a computer

Please contact the recruitment team at [email protected] with any questions or concerns regarding the position.

Read Better Be Better is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. Read our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Statement on the RBBB website.