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Human Resources Intern
The Human Resources Intern will work primarily with YAI's Volunteer & Internship program serving as a representative of YAI within the community, leading the charge in recruiting and onboarding. The Human Resources Intern will also support the HR department on various projects, including but not limited to university engagement and employee recruitment efforts.
Responsibilities
As a face of YAI in the community, you will communicate our mission, vision, and opportunities throughout the regions that YAI serves. You will assist with recruiting, screening, and onboarding prospective volunteers and interns and support them once they have been onboarded.
The Human Resources Intern will be responsible for accurate volunteer and intern record tracking and data management through Salesforce and Workday.
Strong organizational skills are required for this position in order to ensure that all required clearances are completed by incoming volunteers and interns according to state regulations.
In addition to supporting the Volunteer & Internship Department, you will also support other teams in YAI's HR Department by taking on additional meaningful day-to-day tasks and special projects.
Desired Qualifications:
Currently enrolled in a college, university, or certificate program*
Undergraduate or graduate-level student preferred
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Strong organizational and time management skills
Professional phone and email communication skills
Have an entrepreneurial spirit and are willing to take initiative
Ability to work autonomously and complete projects independently, collaboratively, and cross-departmentally
Ability to multitask and prioritize project deadlines
A high level of comfort with Microsoft Office 365
Able to quickly learn technology CRM systems like Salesforce and Workday
Interest in exploring the non-profit sector
Passion for helping others and an interest in intellectual and developmental disabilities
Additional duties as assigned
This is an unpaid internship opportunity that is only open to current students. The internship may be able to satisfy course credit if approved by the student's institution of learning.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or status as a Vietnam or disabled veteran. YAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
To ensure fairness, safeguard transparency, and promote an equitable workforce environment, YAI Network prohibits the practice of nepotism in the workforce and hiring process.
Founded in 1957 as the Young Adult Institute, YAI remains at the forefront of an extraordinary movement aimed at empowering people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. YAI’s 4,000 employees provide supportive housing, education, medical, dental, and mental health care, job training, community integration, and social enrichment for more than 20,000 people with autism, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, and all other intellectual and developmental disabilities throughout New York, northern New Jersey, and California.
At YAI, we are driven by our mission of living, loving, working, and learning. This applies not only to the people we support but to our staff as well. Commitment and passion for the work continue to unite employees and drive the organization forward. Empowering the people we support to reach their goals remains at the heart of our organization.
Members of the YAI Network include:
- YAI
- Premier HealthCare
- Manhattan Star Academy
- National Institute for People with Disabilities of New Jersey (NIPD/NJ)
- International Academy of Hope (iHOPE)
