Paid Intern HR

Vinfen; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Medical insurance for 30+ hours

Life insurance

Paid time off

Educational assistance

Referral bonus

YMCA membership discounts

Movie tickets

Job summary

Vinfen is seeking a motivated intern to assist HR projects, recruitment coordination for internships, and event planning. You will help with data maintenance, benefit communications, and general HR operations while gaining exposure to a wide range of human resources functions.

The role involves administrative support, records management, and participation in Vinfen’s mission. Driving is not required; eligibility for paid time off and benefits aligns with internship terms.

Qualifications

• Excellent administrative skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Ability to balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with multitasking in a complex setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, executing, and tracking HR projects in recruitment, benefits, and employee engagement.
• Support HR operations, data maintenance, process improvements, and HR technology implementations.
• Schedule interviews, maintain candidate communication, and support internship recruiting.
• Organize HR events, manage logistics, and track attendance.
• Assist with communication and tracking of benefits and engagement programs.
• Provide administrative support for HR meetings, record-keeping, and compliance.

Skills

Administrative skills

Organization

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Prioritization

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Project Management & Operations: Assist in planning, executing, and tracking HR projects in areas such as recruitment, benefits, and employee engagement. Support HR operations, including data maintenance, process improvements, and HR technology implementation.


• Recruitment & Interview Coordination: Schedule interviews, maintain candidate communication, and support recruiting efforts for internship roles.


• Event Coordination: Organize HR events (e.g., job fairs, company initiatives), manage logistics, and track attendance.


• Employee Engagement & Benefits: Assist with communication and tracking of benefits and engagement programs.


• Administrative & General Support: Provide administrative support for HR meetings, maintain records, ensure compliance, and perform other administrative duties as assigned.


• Other Duties: Contribute to additional HR initiatives and projects supporting the internship program and Vinfen’s mission.

Responsibilities About Vinfen

Why Vinfen? We are committed to you! We offer great training, great benefits, career growth and job security!

Our Comprehensive And Generous Benefits Package Includes

• A fully funded, employer-sponsored retirement plan that requires no employee contribution as well as an employee-funded 403(b) plan


• First-rate Medical, Dental and Vision plans that are open all employees scheduled to work 30 hours per week or more. Plus, we offer a generous employer contribution toward the cost of medical insurance!


• Employer-paid Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment and Long-Term Disability Insurance (no cost to you!)


• Employer-paid Short-Term Disability Insurance along with the option to purchase additional, voluntary, Short-Term disability insurance


• Flexible Spending Reimbursement Accounts (Health and Dependent care)


• Voluntary Term, Whole Life, Accident and Critical Care Insurance


• Generous paid time off (Employees scheduled to work 20 hours or more per week):
  
  
  • 15 days of Vacation per year
  
  
  • 11 Paid Holidays
  
  
  • 10 Sick Days per year
  
  
  • 3 Personal Days per year
  
  


• Educational Assistance and Remission Programs


• \$500 Employee Referral Bonus with no annual cap!


• Other generous benefits including discounted YMCA memberships, access to discounted movie tickets and more!

About Us

Established in 1977, Vinfen is a nonprofit, health and human services organization and a leading provider of community-based services to individuals with mental health conditions, intellectual and developmental disabilities, brain injuries, and behavioral health challenges. Our services and advocacy promote the recovery, resiliency, habilitation, and self-determination of the people we serve. Vinfen\'s 3,500 dedicated employees are experienced, highly-trained professionals who provide a full range of supportive living, health, educational, and clinical services in over 550 sites throughout Massachusetts and Connecticut. For more information about Vinfen, please visit \"www.vinfen.org/careers\" .

My Job. My Community. My Vinfen.

Vinfen is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Qualifications

Knowledge and Skills:

• Excellent administrative skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office


• Strong organizational and communication skills


• Ability to work in a professional and confidential capacity sensitivity to cultural, religious, racial, disability, and gender issues


• Ability to exercise judgment & discretion in dealing with individuals and confidential matters


• Ability to balance many competing priorities


• Demonstrated success in complex multi-tasking work environment

Typical Requirements

• Minimum of 6 months of office administration experience

Preferred /Required Education

Pursuing a bachelor\'s or master\'s degree in related field is required. In some instances, experience may be substituted for academic training.

Driving Requirements

Driving is not required.

Pay Range

Starting from USD $20.00/Hr.