Human Resources Intern

American Gastroenterological Association · Remote · Internship

Internship in Human Resources Are you a student eager to start your career in human resources, support others, and learn fundamental HR best practices? Become an HR intern with us and gain valuable, hands-on experience. In this role, you will work closely with the Human Resources Manager, supporting a variety of HR activities to ensure smooth operations and an outstanding employee experience.   POSITION DESCRIPTION TITLE:                              Intern, Human Resources REPORTS TO:                Human Resources Manager SUMMARY:                     This position will work with the human resources department, supporting an assortment of human resources activities.   Duties and Responsibilities: Employee engagement * Work in tandem with HR Manager and the social activities workgroup on org-wide social events. Create surveys, contact vendors, draft internal communications for staff, among other duties. * Process weekly core awards and draft announcements for employee recognition programs. Recruiting & Onboarding * Assist with recruitment by maintaining job postings, reviewing resumes, and scheduling interviews. * Assist with onboarding new staff by setting up onboarding templates and monitoring progression, creating system profiles, and preparing informative documents. * Conduct mid-point HR check-ins. Employee Development * Assist with learning and development initiatives by helping plan, prepare, and deliver staff training. Human Resources Operations Perform administration of HR functions as assigned. * Provide basic administrative, logistical, and data-entry support to all Human Resources functions and projects. These might include: * Running reports, document management, HR system maintenance, and audits.   QUALIFICATIONS * Currently enrolled in a liberal arts and/or business program. * Interest in the human resources profession. * Strong written and verbal communication skills. * Self-starter with excellent attention to detail. * Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive issues. * Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and the ability to learn new software programs quickly. * Must embrace and model AGA’s core values: Engaged, Collaborative, Innovative, Inclusive, and Open.   COMPENSATiON * You may be able to earn credit hours for this internship. Please check with your academic institution. * A total stipend of $1,500 will be distributed in two installments: one at the internship’s midpoint and the other at its conclusion. COMMITMENT: * 10-20 hours per week, Monday – Friday, with flexible scheduling. * Spring 2026: February through June with potential to extend into summer months.