17.00 per hour | South Portland, 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 RESOURCES 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 be able to assist the Human Resources team with the diverse work of their department. You will meet weekly as a cohort to help form camaraderie, share experiences, and learn from knowledgeable Spurwink employees. REQUIREMENTS: + Hybrid Position (2 days in office/ 2 days working from home) + Program Duration: 10 weeks (June 2nd - August 8th) + 4 days a week (8 hours per day) + Ability to commute to the Greater Portland area two days a week. + Have an interest in Human Resources. + Experience with Microsoft 365. + Create a capstone project sharing educational goals, skills learned, and your experiences. + Attend a weekly reflection session with a cohort of interns. + Attend a weekly meeting with a supervisor. QUALIFICATIONS: + Candidates must exhibit enthusiasm for the work in the department and the mission of Spurwink Services. + Must have strong communication skills, the ability to work independently, and critical thinking skills. Spurwink is an Equal Opportunity Employer.