HR Intern

Our partner organization, a CleanTech plastic recycling company focused on tackling the global plastic pandemic, is seeking to provide a high-quality learning experience to a qualified university student who, during their summer quarter, will work closely with their human resources team to support various aspects of human resources functions and initiatives.

The program is for a 8-10-week Summer internship to commence mid-June, 2024.

This role offers a unique opportunity to learn and contribute to recruitment, employee relations, training and development, and other HR processes. The ideal candidate should be passionate about HR, eager to learn, and possess excellent communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities:

1. Assist with the recruitment process, including job postings, resume screening, scheduling interviews, and conducting initial candidate screenings.
2. Coordinate new hire onboarding and orientation activities, including preparing paperwork, scheduling training sessions, and assisting with orientation sessions.
3. Maintain and update employee records and databases, ensuring accuracy and compliance with relevant regulations.
4. Assist with employee relations activities, including resolving employee inquiries, addressing concerns, and promoting a positive work environment.
5. Support the administration of HR policies and procedures, including updating employee handbooks and manuals as needed.
6. Assist in organizing and coordinating employee engagement activities, events, and initiatives.
7. Support HR projects and initiatives, such as performance management, employee surveys, and diversity and inclusion programs.
8. Assist with HR-related reporting and data analysis, generating reports and providing insights to support decision-making.
9. Provide general administrative support to the HR department, including filing, copying, and organizing documents.

Undergraduate of African descent or students with a specific interest in Africa are strongly advised to apply.

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

Presently, internships are structured as unpaid because, for the most part, our partners in Africa are unable to offer competitive rates compared to organizations in the US. The students are therefore encouraged to apply for grants/funding from their universities or 3rd party organizations. Here is a link to some additional funding resources. In select cases, DOWA may offer grants directly to students.

These unpaid internship opportunities meet the requirements set forth by the US Department of Labor (FLSA); see https://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/whdfs71.htm. Interns engage virtually for about 14 - 16 hours per week for a duration of 8 - 10 weeks in beneficial learnings from innovators which can be tied to the intern’s formal education program through integrated coursework or the receipt of academic credit, the DOWA initiative ensures access to development opportunities such as ongoing mentorship, cultural immersion, personal and professional development sessions. Please view past interns' impact stories for additional insights: www.dowafrica.org, If you have any additional questions please contact info@dowafrica.org