2027 Human Resources Summer Internship

AC Electric Company; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Networking

Professional development

Social events

Career path exploration

Job summary

A-C Electric Company offers a 10-week summer internship focused on human resources within the construction industry, based in Bakersfield, CA. You will gain hands-on experience in recruitment, onboarding, training, and employee engagement, guided by an HR mentor.

Qualified students should be pursuing majors in HRM, Business, Communication, or I-O Psychology, with full-time availability and a graduation date on or before August 2028.

Qualifications

• Enrolled student for Summer 2027 internship.
• Expected graduation on or before August 2028.
• Full-time availability: 40 hours/week for 10 weeks.

Responsibilities

• Work with an HR mentor on recruitment, onboarding, training, and engagement initiatives.
• Assist in updating employee records in compliance with policies.
• Support planning and coordination of employee events and trainings.
• Participate in Book Club assignments to enhance communication and leadership.
• Contribute to HR strategy discussions with company leaders.
• Support LEAN HR process improvement projects culminating in a presentation.
• Assist in implementing HR tools and resources to improve efficiency.
• Provide administrative support for HR projects and programs.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Education

Human Resources Management

Business Administration

Communication

Industrial-Organizational Psychology

Job description

The A-C Electric Company Internship Experience Program offers a diverse, personalized learning journey. You will gain practical skills, develop professionally, and explore various career paths within our organization. Over the course of this 10-week summer program, you will gain practical HR skills, develop professionally, and explore various aspects of human resources within the construction industry.

About You:

• We are looking for humble and hungry, agile students who have a drive for results, a desire to learn, and who can quickly build relationships.
• We are looking for students who are passionate about engineering and the construction industry.

Desired Majors: Human Resources Management, Business Administration, Communication, Industrial-Organizational Psychology

Key Responsibilities:

Over the course of our 10-week internship experience you will have the opportunity to:

• Work directly with an HR mentor to gain hands‑on experience in recruitment, onboarding, training, and employee engagement initiatives
• Assist in updating and maintaining employee records in compliance with company policies
• Support planning and coordination of employee events, meetings, and training sessions
• Participate in Book Club assignments to enhance communication and leadership skills
• Contribute to HR strategy discussions with company leaders
• Assist in developing and executing a LEAN project related to HR process improvement, culminating in a formal presentation
• Help implement HR tools, systems, and resources that enhance organizational efficiency
• Provide administrative support for HR projects and programs

Basic Qualifications (Required Skill/Experience):

• Ability to work full-time (40 hours/week) for 10 weeks during Summer 2027
• Enrolled student attending a college or university with an expected graduation on or before August 2028

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• We’re looking for students who have shown solid academic performance — at least a 3.0 GPA in upper-division courses for your major, or a 2.75 GPA overall.
• Exceptional organizational and collaboration skills as demonstrated through leadership positions on teams and/or in student or civic organizations.
• Strong technical experiences as demonstrated through technical projects, research, or engineering internships.
• Exceptional communication skills, interest, and enthusiasm related to electrical engineering and/or construction.

Relocation:

• Must be available to work in Bakersfield, CA for the full duration of the internship.
• Mentorship: One‑on‑one guidance from experienced HR professionals
• Networking: Access to leaders, team events, and industry contacts
• Professional Development: Opportunities to build skills in recruitment, training, and employee relations
• Social Events: Team outings, company gatherings, and community involvement
• Career Path Exploration: Exposure to HR career opportunities in a growing company

Pay range: Pay Range: $19.00/hr. - $24.00/hr. Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered.

*A-C Electric Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer; women, veterans, and minorities are encouraged to apply.

A-C Electric Company is an affirmative action, equal opportunity, M/F/D/V employer.