YMCA Summer HR Internship
YMCA OF FREDERICK COUNTY HR SUMMER INTERNSHIP
*HR Internship Program Overview (Starts week of July 14th – Ends week of August 29th)
*Location: YMCA of Frederick County
*Hours: 30 hours a week- Monday- Friday
*Credit: Unpaid internship (college credit provided)
Community Impact: Support a mission-driven nonprofit dedicated to youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.
Week 1: Orientation & Recruiting - Janee Fowler, HR Recruiter
- Learn about the duties and responsibilities of the Human Resources Recruiter
- Assist with New Hire Orientation preparation materials
- Support job fairs and community recruitment events
- Gain hands-on experience with our Applicant Tracking System (ATS)
- Assist with YMCA social media recruiting campaigns
Week 2: Employee Wellness, Employee Relations- Mike Bellucci Social Emotional Well Being Director & Requeta Bell Whiteside, HR Specialist
- Learn about the duties and responsibilities of the Social Emotional Wellbeing Director Learn about our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
- Assist in researching Mental Wellness programs
- Learn about the duties and responsibilities of the Human Resources Specialist I
- Help draft employee newsletters and review existing HR policies and procedures
- Learn about performance reviews
Week 3 HR Administration- Belen HR Specialist II & Thelma Lehmann HR Administrator
- Learn about the duties and responsibilities of the HR Specialist II
- Assist with job posting creation
- Learn document management and employee file maintenance
- Help with onboarding paperwork and processes
- Gain insight into our Learning Management System (LMS)
- Learn about the duties and responsibilities of the HR Administrator
- Learn about HRIS system
Week 4-6 Mentorship- Tracey Hill VP of HR and Administration
- Learn about the duties and responsibilities of the VP of HR and Administration
- Shadow our VP in daily executive HR operations
- Assist with special projects related to leadership development and strategic HR Experience what it’s like to lead in a nonprofit organization
Last Day Celebration & Reflection Social
- Celebrate your growth, impact, and new connections with YMCA leadership Receive letter