WBE Read Better Be Better Human Resources Intern
Estrella Mountain Community College     Phoenix, AZ 85014
     

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: A Society in which all children master the foundational skills necessary to become independent learners.

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 60 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 & Recruiting Coordinator
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: flexible

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 Human Resources Intern, you will work under the supervision and guidance of the HR & Recruiting Coordinator to complete projects and learn about and work on assignments related to recruitment, hiring, onboarding, employee morale and benefits, administration, research regarding related policy and regulation, and more. In addition to assigned tasks, the Human Resources 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.
-Assist with creating recruitment marketing packages, both paper and digital.
-Collect, manage, and organize data and documents.
-Conduct research regarding HR-related policies, laws and regulations.
-Prepare reports and presentations on assignments regarding HR-related topics.
-Facilitate and coordinate special programs such as the RBBB mentorship program and volunteer teams.
-Help with organizing special events, such as recruitment canvassing days and employee team-building 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
• Must be enrolled at Estrella Mountain Community College.
• Must have minimum 2.5 GPA.
• Must have completed at least 1 semester at Maricopa Community Colleges or have previous internship experience.
• Interest in 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
Social media
Slack

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 Salesforce; work on a variety of tasks related to this role.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 
-Ability to operate a computer

Please contact the HR Coordinator at [email protected] with any questions or concerns regarding the position. To apply, send a resumé to [email protected]. A cover letter is optional.

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.

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Job Details


Seniority Level

Entry (student)

Field of Interest

Education

WBE Industry

Business, Entrepreneurialism, and Management

WBE Experience Types

Internship

Employment Type

Internship

Number of openings

N/A

Salary

$0.00 Unpaid


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How to Apply

Call us at (602) 704-1719 or email us at [email protected] today!

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