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YMCA of South Hampton Roads · 1 month ago

People and Culture Intern

Chesapeake,VA,US

Internship

Onsite

Intern

YMCA of South Hampton Roads is a community-focused nonprofit organization that strives to strengthen communities through its core values. They are seeking a People and Culture Intern to gain hands-on experience in human resources operations, employee engagement, and support various HR functions while working closely with YMCA professionals.

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Responsibilities

Support recruitment, onboarding, employee engagement, training support, HR operations, and special projects that advance the Y’s mission of youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility

Gain real-world experience in recruiting, onboarding, employee engagement, and HR operations

Develop skills in HRIS, data tracking, communication, and project coordination

Understand how the YMCA’s People & Culture team supports a diverse workforce across multiple program areas and locations

Build confidence in communication, teamwork, organization, and customer-service–focused HR support

Participate in meaningful project work aligned to the intern’s area of academic interest—such as HR analytics, training development support, policy research, DEI initiatives, or culture-building activities

Qualification

Human ResourcesCommunicationOrganizationInterpersonal SkillsTeamworkReliabilityInitiative

Required

Currently enrolled in or recently completed a college or university program (or equivalent relevant experience)

Interest in human resources, nonprofit leadership, business, psychology, organizational development, or related fields

Strong communication, organization, and interpersonal skills

Reliable, self-motivated, and eager to learn in a team setting

Ability to support administrative tasks, planning, coordination, or delivery of People & Culture programs and services

Ability to assist with special projects, research, onboarding activities, or staff engagement initiatives

Desire to collaborate with YMCA staff and contribute to a positive team environment

Ability to complete assigned projects or reports related to the internship focus area

Demonstrates professionalism, dependability, discretion, and initiative

Adheres to all YMCA policies, safety standards, and code of conduct

To ensure the safety of the children, families, and communities we serve, all YMCA interns are required to complete and pass applicable screenings before beginning their internship. These may include a criminal background check, CPS check, sex offender registry check, drug/alcohol screening, and/or driver's license record check if driving is required

Participation in the internship is dependent on meeting these safety requirements and maintaining compliance with YMCA policies and standards for the duration of the internship