HR Internship: Learn, Impact and Grow in People Ops

Rural King; Mattoon (IL); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

401(k) with company match

Associate discounts

Career growth and development

Training and professional development

Team-focused work environment

Job summary

Rural King offers an internship program designed to develop skills across departments such as Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, Employee Relations, Learning & Development, and Community Outreach. Interns will learn retail operations, participate in projects, and receive guidance from department teams.

Current undergraduates at junior standing or above with a 3.2+ GPA can apply; strong customer service, Microsoft Office, and Excel skills are expected.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in related field.
• Must be at a college junior standing or above at the time of internship.
• Must have a 3.2 GPA or above.
• Ability to learn and become proficient in internal software systems.
• Adaptability and the ability to learn quickly and handle unexpected challenges with maturity and professionalism.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and Excel.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Permanent US work authorization required.

Responsibilities

• Provide entry to intermediate‑level professional services, under the supervision of a lead associate, as appropriate to the objectives of the department.
• Participate in projects with the opportunity to directly impact the business and be a part of an innovative and fast‑paced environment.
• Contribute to projects designed to develop professional skills and expertise appropriate to the needs of the assigned department.
• Partner with other associates to complete projects and accomplish day‑to‑day operational tasks.
• Receive guidance, training, and mentoring from department team members to carry out activities and assignments.
• Provide suggestions and feedback to management to improve internal processes and procedures.
• Learn and become proficient in software systems as needed by the department.
• Actively participate in learning initiatives offered such as training programs, workshops, and webinars. Leverage these opportunities to acquire new knowledge, refine existing skills, and stay current on the latest developments.
• Provide friendly, proactive, and professional internal and external support to others, assisting with inquiries, concerns, and issues promptly and effectively.
• Demonstrate behaviors that exemplify Rural King's Values: People First, Integrity, Attitude, Initiative, Teamwork, Accountability, and Continuous Improvement.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Adaptability

Learning ability

Customer service

US work authorization

Microsoft Office Suite

Excel

Education

Undergraduate degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Excel

Job description

Rural King offers an internship program designed to develop skills across departments such as Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, Employee Relations, Learning & Development, and Community Outreach. Interns will learn retail operations, participate in projects, and receive guidance from department teams.

Current undergraduates at junior standing or above with a 3.2+ GPA can apply; strong customer service, Microsoft Office, and Excel skills are expected.