Volunteer & Internship Recruiting Intern

Human Resources Intern

The Human Resources Intern will work primarily with YAI's Volunteer & Internship program, serving as a representative of YAI within the community and leading the charge in recruiting and onboarding. The intern will also support the HR department on various projects, including university engagement and employee recruitment efforts.

• Communicate YAI's mission, vision, and opportunities throughout the regions YAI serves.
• Recruit, screen, and onboard prospective volunteers and interns, and support them after onboarding.
• Maintain accurate volunteer and intern record tracking and data management through Salesforce and Workday.
• Ensure that all required clearances for incoming volunteers and interns are completed according to state regulations.
• Support other teams in YAI's HR Department by taking on additional meaningful day‑to‑day tasks and special projects.

• Currently enrolled in a college, university, or certificate program.
• Undergraduate or graduate‑level student preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills.
• Professional phone and email communication skills.
• Entrepreneurial spirit and willingness to take initiative.
• Ability to work autonomously and complete projects independently, collaboratively, and cross‑departmentally.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize project deadlines.
• High level of comfort with Microsoft Office 365.
• Ability to quickly learn technology and CRM systems such as Salesforce and Workday.
• Interest in exploring the non‑profit sector.
• Passion for helping others and an interest in intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Additional duties as assigned.

This is an unpaid internship opportunity that is only open to current students. The internship may be able to satisfy course credit if approved by the student's institution of learning.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or status as a Vietnam or disabled veteran. YAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To ensure fairness, safeguard transparency, and promote an equitable workforce environment, YAI Network prohibits the practice of nepotism in the workforce and hiring process.