Human Resources and Recruitment Intern

Position: Human Resources & Recruitment Intern

Reports to: Associate Director of Human Resources & Senior Director of Human Resources
Position Status: Paid Internship/ $16/hr 
Position Timeline: Spring, Summer, and/or Fall Semester (Flexible)
Time Commitment: Approximately 15 hours per week
Location: Remote

DESCRIPTION:

The Parkinson's Foundation (PF) makes life better for people with Parkinson’s disease by improving care and advancing research toward a cure. In everything we do, we build on the energy, experience and passion of our global Parkinson's community.

The Human Resources & Recruitment Intern will support the Parkinson’s Foundation’s talent acquisition efforts and play an active role in helping attract mission-aligned candidates to the organization. This internship provides hands-on exposure to nonprofit recruitment operations while supporting a national organization dedicated to improving care and advancing research for people with Parkinson’s disease.

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

The Human Resources & Recruitment Intern will support the Parkinson’s Foundation’s recruitment and talent acquisition efforts while gaining hands-on experience in nonprofit HR operations. Responsibilities may include:

• Assist with full-cycle recruitment activities, including posting roles to job boards, screening resumes, and tracking candidates.
• Support candidate pre-screening efforts, including coordinating one-way video interviews, reviewing screening responses, and assisting with interview scheduling.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date candidate records, ensuring compliance with internal processes and data integrity standards.
• Draft and review recruitment-related communications, including outreach emails, interview confirmations, and candidate follow-ups.
• Assist with sourcing candidates through job boards, nonprofit networks, and university partnerships.
• Support recruitment reporting and metrics tracking (e.g., applicant volume, time-to-fill, pipeline status).
• Collaborate with HR team members on recruitment process improvements, candidate experience initiatives, and special HR projects.
• Provide general administrative support to the HR team as needed, including document preparation and organization.
• Gain exposure to broader HR functions such as onboarding, compliance, and employee engagement as time permits.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, Sociology, Nonprofit Management, or a related field.
• Strong interest in recruitment, talent acquisition, and nonprofit human resources.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a professional and compassionate tone.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail; ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Comfortable working independently in a remote environment and communicating effectively with a distributed team.
• Experience with or interest in applicant tracking systems (ATS), virtual interview platforms, or HR software is a plus but not required.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Access to computer, phone, and internet
• Prior work or intern experience a plus.
• Demonstrated alignment with the Parkinson’s Foundation’s mission and values.

HOW TO APPLY:

Please email resume and cover letter to employment@parkinson.org. Applicant review will continue until the position is filled. Please indicate, “Human Resources & Recruitment Intern” in the subject line. Resumes without cover letters will not be considered. No phone calls please.

The Parkinson’s Foundation is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in our culture and in our work on behalf of people with Parkinson's disease.