Human Resources Intern a year

Big Bend Region, Inc.; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Big Bend Region, Inc. is offering an exciting internship opportunity in the Human Resources department. This role is ideal for students seeking hands-on experience while receiving a stipend and flexible scheduling around class commitments.

The intern will support various HR functions, including administration of policies, staff file management, recruiting, and training coordination. Applicants should be Juniors, Seniors, or Graduate level students with a minimum GPA of 3.0 and strong MS Office skills.

Qualifications

• Current student classification of Junior, Senior or Graduate level.
• GPA equal to or greater than 3.0.
• Strong skills in MS Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Assist with HR policies and procedures administration.
• Manage staff files and assist with benefits administration.
• Coordinate on-boarding and off-boarding of staff.
• Support training and professional development efforts.
• Assist in recruiting new employees.
• Create meeting agendas and take notes.

Skills

MS Office skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Team player

Detail-oriented

Multi-tasking

Education

Junior, Senior, or Graduate level in Human Resources or related field

At least one college-level Human Resources course

Job description

Fall 2025 – In-Person
Dates: August 31, 2026 – December 4, 2026

The Early Learning Coalition of the Big Bend Region (ELC) is a private, not‑for‑profit organization that provides services to families, children, and child care providers in the seven counties that comprise northern Florida’s Big Bend Region: Gadsden, Jefferson, Leon, Liberty, Madison, Taylor, and Wakulla.

ELC seeks dynamic students who want hands‑on internship experience to support the organization.

• Internship positions are scheduled for at least 12 hours per week, and the ELC is flexible in scheduling intern hours around class schedules
• This position will receive a stipend
• Criminal background screening is required, and ELC participates in the E‑Verify system

Qualifications:

• A Junior, Senior, or Graduate‑level classification in Human Resources or related field and completion of at least one college‑level Human Resources course
• The candidate should have strong MS Office skills, excellent written and verbal communication skills, be a team player, be detail‑oriented, and be able to handle multiple projects simultaneously
• GPA equal to or greater than 3.0

Duties:

• Assist the HR team with administrating human resources policies, procedures, and programs
• Assist with staff file management
• Assist with benefits administration
• Assist with on‑boarding and off‑boarding staff
• Assist with training and professional development coordination
• Assist with the upkeep of the HR Management Information System tool
• Assist with recruiting new employees
• Provide technical assistance and backup for HR
• Create agendas and take notes at various meetings
• Assist with preparing reports and monitoring data