Internship Title: HR Administrative Assistant Internship/volunteer

Location: Admin Office

Reports to: Human Resources Manager

Hours: flexible; approximately 15-18 hours per week

Duration of Internship: TBD; paid position(s) are not guaranteed at the completion of internship

Starting Wage Range: unpaid, service-learning internship

NWYS Mission

At Northwest Youth Services, we affirm youth experience and autonomy as we work together to foster collective healing and justice, in order to dismantle the systems of oppression that perpetuate youth homelessness.

Internship Description

This position supports the success of NWYS by assisting with administrative tasks, particularly regarding staff trainings, within the Human Resources department.

Key Responsibilities

Assemble orientation and onboarding binders
Improve orientation process (optional if the challenge is suitable for intern)
Assemble personnel files
Maintain lists of completed trainings and other personnel file items and send reminders as needed
Troubleshoot and fix issues with training instructions as needed
Work with site leaders to schedule cross-trainings. Assign cross-trainings.
Post staff appreciation notes
Maintain strict professional confidentiality standards
Participate in relevant learning opportunities

Minimum Qualifications

Background check clearance
Highly organized and detail oriented
Ability to navigate and handle paperwork
Tech savvy/ability to learn technology HR software quickly
Proficient with Word and Excel

Required within the first 30 days of term (provided by NWYS):

Full understanding of the CPS mandatory reporting requirements

Preferred Qualifications

Enrollment in communication studies, human resources, psychology, or related educational program
Knowledge of issues faced by young people at-risk of/experiencing homelessness

Northwest Youth Services is an Equal Opportunity employer. Employment is based upon individual qualifications without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, veteran status, disabilities, political ideology, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.

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HR Administrative Assistant Internship/Volunteer