Eligible for PSYC 389 Credit.
disabilities are provided chances to build a broad range of skills through experience, gain new
knowledge, interact with their community and, most importantly, be provided a variety of
inclusive opportunities within the communities where they work, recreate, and live. We provide
excellence in vocational, social, and adaptive skill development to help adults with disabilities
achieve their fullest potential for independence and self-confidence.
JOB SUMMARY:
The HR intern will work closely with the Director of Human Resources to complete daily HR and
people functions at Opportunities Inc. HR Intern responsibilities include updating our employee records with new hire information, screening resumes and scheduling interviews. If you’re interested in kickstarting your career in HR and getting a closer look at how our company approaches payroll, recruiting and employee development, we’d like to meet you. Ultimately, you will assist in organizing and coordinating our HR policies and procedures.
This role is part-time (20-25 hours) with the ability to have some flexibility with a hybrid work
schedule at our Lanham office location.
FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Organizing employee files.
• Screening potential employees' resumes and application forms to identify suitable
candidates to fill company job vacancies.
• Organizing interviews with shortlisted candidates.
• Posting job advertisements to job boards and social media platforms.
• Removing job advertisements from job boards and social media platforms once
vacancies have been filled.
• Assisting the HR staff in gathering market salary information.
• Preparing and sending offer and rejection letters or emails to candidates.
• Coordinating new hire orientations.
• Responding to staff inquiries regarding HR policies, employee benefits, and other HR-
related matters.
• Other duties as assigned.
DESIRED SKILLS:
• Creative, flexible, and detail oriented.
• Proven initiative and self-starter attributes.
• Desire to learn HR and business skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability and willingness to work in a high energy environment.
• Relates well to diverse populations; builds appropriate rapport.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to keep employee information confidential.
• Strong ability in using Microsoft Office Suite.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Current undergraduate student in psychology, business, human resources or other
related major.
• Desire to learn more about HR as it relates to a future career.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0
• Reliable transportation to our Lanham location.
SALARY:
$18.50 an hour
HOW TO APPLY:
If interested in applying for the role please send your resume and a brief description of
your interest in the role to Lauren Rosa at lrosa@opportunities-inc.com
