17.00 per hour | Westbrook, ME, USA | Hourly | Internship | Part Time This internship requires that all applicants be full-time residents of Maine or attend a college or university in Maine. RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE HUMAN RESOURCE DEPARTMENT The Human Resources and Professional Development department's diverse responsibilities include employee relations, recruitment, training, benefits, compensation, health, and safety. Human Resource employees collect, review, and process pre-employment paperwork; conduct background screenings; create and maintain employee personnel records; and help develop content for Spurwink's internal communications. In addition, HR employees attend recruitment events throughout the year to attract talent for their organization. INTERN RESPONSIBILITIES As an intern, you will assist the Human Resources team with the diverse work of their department. REQUIREMENTS : + This hybrid internship start date will be the first week of January 2025 and conclude at the end of February. + We will work around your schedule to meet the required hours of this internship. (8 to 15 hours/per week) + Ability to commute to the Greater Portland area during the first full week of January. + Have an interest in Human Resources and professional development. + Experience with Microsoft 365. + Create a capstone project sharing educational goals, skills learned, and your experiences. + Attend an online weekly meeting with a supervisor. QUALIFICATIONS : Candidates must exhibit enthusiasm for the work and an interest in learning about both the department and Spurwink Services. Must have strong communication skills, the ability to work independently, and critical thinking skills. Spurwink is an Equal Opportunity Employer.