Human Resources Intern
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Organizational Summary
Maternity Care Coalition (MCC) is a community-based nonprofit organization serving Pennsylvania and Delaware with over four decades of commitment to improving maternal and child health and early care and education. MCC’s mission is to improve the health and well-being of pregnant women and parenting families and enhance school readiness for children ages 0-3. We achieve this through direct service, advocacy, and research, in collaboration with individuals, families, providers, and communities. We envision a future where parents impacted by racial and social inequities can birth with dignity, parent with autonomy, and raise babies who are healthy, growing, and thriving.
Position Summary
The Human Resources Intern will support the Human Resources team while gaining hands-on exposure to Human Resources operations within a mission-driven nonprofit organization. This educational internship is designed to provide meaningful learning and development opportunities and practical experience aligned with academic internship requirements and career exploration goals.
The intern will observe and assist with various aspects of Human Resources, including employee engagement, learning and development initiatives, recruitment support, organizational communications, and workplace culture initiatives. Under the guidance of HR team members, the intern will participate in collaborative projects, attend meetings and training, and contribute ideas and feedback to support organizational initiatives.
This unpaid internship is intended to complement the intern’s educational experience and provide exposure to nonprofit Human Resources practices, organizational development, and employee engagement strategies.
Core Functional Responsibilities
- Observe and assist with monitoring the Human Resources mailbox and routing general inquiries to appropriate HR team members.
- Assist with drafting and preparing internal staff communications under HR team guidance.
- Assist with special projects related to employee engagement, recruitment, onboarding, learning and development, or organizational culture initiatives.
- Gain exposure to workplace wellness initiatives and employee well-being strategies within a nonprofit organizational setting.
- Support HR efforts focused on employee engagement, wellness programming, organizational culture, and staff experience initiatives.
- Assist with maintaining and updating HR-related content on MCC’s intranet and internal communication platforms.
- Assist with learning and development initiatives, including training preparation, coordination, logistics, and related staff development activities.
- Support the development and organization of training materials and learning resources, as well as training feedback and evaluation efforts.
Learning Opportunities & Professional Development
The Human Resources Intern will have opportunities to:
- Gain exposure to Human Resources operations within a nonprofit environment.
- Develop effective communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
- Observe employee engagement, learning and development, and recruitment practices.
- Participate in collaborative meetings and organizational initiatives.
- Learn about workplace communication, confidentiality, and Human Resources best practices.
- Build experience supporting organizational culture and employee engagement activities.
- Receive mentorship, guidance, and feedback from Human Resources team members.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Interest in Human Resources, employee engagement, workplace wellness, organizational culture, learning and development, or nonprofit administration.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to communicate clearly, thoughtfully, and respectfully with individuals across diverse teams and backgrounds.
- Ability to handle sensitive or confidential information with care, discretion, and sound judgment.
- Willingness to learn, ask questions, and actively engage in workplace learning opportunities.
- Ability to manage multiple assignments, adapt to changing priorities, and work both independently and collaboratively.
- Demonstrated reliability, accountability, and follow-through in completing assigned responsibilities.
- Appreciation for diverse perspectives and ability to contribute positively to an inclusive, relationship-centered workplace environment.
- Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint, and virtual communication platforms.
Experience, Education, and Licensure
- Current undergraduate or graduate student pursuing Human Resources, Business Administration, Communications, Organizational Development, Nonprofit Management, Psychology, or a related field required.
- Internship must align with the educational institution’s internship or experiential learning requirements where applicable.
Other Position Factors
The other position factors described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential tasks of this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Maternity Care Coalition operates as a hybrid organization. The assigned work arrangement for this position may include a combination of remote and onsite work and will be determined based on operational needs, role responsibilities, and performance. Work arrangement expectations may be modified over time to meet organizational or programmatic requirements. Staff working remotely are responsible for maintaining a safe and appropriate workspace.
- Ability to engage in extended periods of sitting, computer work, and sustained concentration to complete financial analysis, reporting, and related tasks.
- Ability to occasionally bend, reach, lift, carry, push, or pull training materials or equipment, generally not exceeding 30 pounds.
- Possession of a valid driver’s license issued by the state of residence and the ability to successfully pass a motor vehicle record check, where driving is an essential function of the role.
- Ability to travel occasionally to attend conferences, seminars, and meetings.
- Ability to work non‑traditional hours on an occasional basis based on operational needs.
- Internship is contingent upon the successful completion of required post‑offer pre‑employment background clearances, as well as any additional post‑hire background, compliance, or programmatic clearances required by the organization, funders, or applicable regulations.
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