Human Resources Intern

HR Intern: Gain Experience, Earn Academic Credit, Make a Difference!

Ready to kick-start your career in Human Resources? Are you a college student looking to gain real-world experience, earn internship credit, and put what you're learning in the classroom into practice? If you're eager to learn, passionate about working with people, and excited to build your HR skills, we'd love to meet you!

At Agate, our HR Internship is all about learning by doing. You'll get hands-on exposure to a variety of HR Generalist responsibilities, contribute to real projects, and discover how Human Resources helps an organization thrive. From supporting recruitment and onboarding to exploring employee engagement, benefits, and training, you'll have the opportunity to experience different sides of HR while building skills you can take with you into your future career.

Think of this as your opportunity to explore HR, build your resume, and discover where your career could take you! We'll work with you to tailor your learning experience to your interests, professional goals, and academic requirements.

Best of all, your experience will be connected to a mission that matters.

Learn HR. Build Your Resume. Make an Impact.

Agate is a nonprofit organization dedicated to ending homelessness and relieving hunger through action and advocacy. We provide emergency services, shelter, and housing programs for individuals and families because we believe housing is a basic human right.

As an HR Intern, you'll gain valuable professional experience while learning about the people and processes that help support an organization making a difference in our community. We encourage applicants with lived experience to apply. Anyone who has not received services from Agate within the last two years is welcome to apply.

Position Responsibilities:

• Aid in the training and development of employee skills in aligning with compliance requirements.
• Plan all staff and other team meetings along with hiring discussions.
• Assist with posting job openings on internal and external job boards.
• Review resumes and applications to identify candidates who meet minimum qualifications.
• Conduct initial candidate outreach to schedule interviews and communicate next steps.
• Coordinate interview schedules between candidates and hiring managers.
• Maintain applicant tracking system (ATS) records and ensure candidate information is accurate and up to date.
• Support candidate sourcing efforts through online platforms, career sites, and community outreach initiatives.
• Assist with employment verifications, reference checks, and pre-employment documentation as permitted.
• Help prepare offer letters and onboarding materials for new hires.
• Track recruitment metrics, including applicant flow, interview activity, and hiring outcomes.
• Support new hire onboarding activities, including orientation preparation and welcome communications.
• Research recruitment best practices and assist with employer branding initiatives, social media recruiting efforts, and talent attraction strategies.

Learning Objectives

• Gain hands-on experience with full-cycle recruitment processes.
• Develop knowledge of employment laws and recruiting best practices.
• Learn applicant tracking systems and HR technology tools.
• Build professional communication and interviewing skills.
• Understand onboarding and talent acquisition strategies within a human services environment.

Education and Experience

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field
• Skills
• Familiarity with HR concepts and employment processes (classroom or practical)
• Amazing Computer Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Friendly, approachable personality with the ability to build positive relationships
• Leadership abilities and initiative to take on projects

Benefits

• Internship credit available for eligible academic programs
• Resume-building experience in HR Generalist functions
• Hands-on training and exposure to multiple areas of HR
• Opportunity to customize your learning experience based on your career interests
• Unpaid internship

Ready to Take the First Step?

You don't need years of HR experience to get started. We're looking for a motivated student who's curious, organized, eager to learn, and ready to make the most of this opportunity.

If you're ready to turn your interest in Human Resources into practical experience, strengthen your resume, and learn alongside a mission-driven organization, we'd love to hear from you!

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Qualified applicants will be selected for interviews as applications are received.

Apply through Indeed, the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits job board, Agate's website, or by emailing your resume and a brief introduction to hiring@agatemn.org. When applying by email, tell us which position you're interested in and why you'd like to intern at Agate. No online application is required when applying by email.