2027 Summer Human Resources Intern – Jefferson City

Nichols College; Dudley (MA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

MoDOT is offering a 2027 Summer Human Resources Intern position in Jefferson City. This entry-level internship supports routine HR activities, policy research, and advisory tasks under direct supervision.

The role involves assisting with recruitment, policy administration, job analysis, data reporting, and training functions to develop foundational HR skills.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in a relevant bachelor’s or post-bachelor’s degree program.
• GPA of 2.0 or higher out of 4.0.
• Must have completed at least 30 credit hours.

Responsibilities

• Recruits and pre-screens applicants and assists in interviewing/hiring processes.
• Advises on personnel policies and procedures to ensure compliance.
• May conduct job analysis and draft reports and job descriptions.
• Collects and summarizes data related to HR programs for routine analysis.
• Compiles data for monitoring EEO and affirmative action compliance.
• Assists with compliance training and employee orientation programs.
• Performs other responsibilities as required.

Skills

Detail oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree program

ABET accreditation (engineering)

Job description

2027 Summer Human Resources Intern – Jefferson City

and the job listing Expires on October 9, 2026

Internship Human Resource Management, Human Resource Management

This position will be filled at a rate contingent with previous relevant intern experience.

Why you’ll love this position:

The human resources intern performs routine entry-level activities in regards to researching and developing recommendations concerning routine personnel programs and policies, and serves in an advisory capacity in standard human resources related activities. Responsibilities are performed under direct supervision.

Responsibilities – What you’ll do

A day in the life:

• Recruits and pre-screens applicants, including affirmative action recruiting; provides general assistance to supervisors on the interviewing/hiring process and the promotion or transfer of current employees to authorized vacancies.
• Provides information on current policies, procedures, and guidelines as needed, assists supervisors on matters related to the administration of personnel policies, regulations, and department programs to ensure uniform compliance.
• May conduct job analysis on new or existing jobs; formulates recommendations on placement of the job within the salary structure; writes reports and job descriptions.
• Collects, researches, summarizes, and provides routine analysis of information and data related to personnel policies and human resources programs; prepares responses to questions or requests for information of limited complexity.
• Reviews information, data, and forms related to equal employment opportunity and affirmative action requirements; compiles data necessary for monitoring compliance and prepares related reports.
• Assists with compliance training and employee orientation programs.
• Performs other responsibilities as required or assigned.

Qualifications – All you need for success

What you’ll need for success:

• Must be enrolled in a relevant bachelor’s or post-bachelor’s degree program; for engineering candidates, program must be ABET-accredited.
• Must possess, and maintain, an overall GPA of 2.0 or higher out of 4.0.
• Must have completed at least 30 credit hours.

Special working conditions and job characteristics:

• None

Job Details – More reasons to love this position

More reasons to love this position:

At MoDOT you will play a key role in maintaining the seventh largest highway system in the United States. We value team players who are open-minded and work well with others to accomplish goals and fulfill our mission of safety, service, and stability. We see the growth of our team members as an investment, both in MoDOT’s future and yours. If you’re looking for diverse opportunities, challenging work, and a flexible environment, we want to talk to you about joining our winning team. MoDOT operates on shared values and your success in our organization depends upon modeling these values. If you embrace these values, we welcome your application.

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The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to developing and maintaining a talented workforce.