Human Resources Intern; WPF

Wellspring Philanthropic Fund seeks an intern to work with the Human Resources Team assisting with various tasks related to HR and recruitment functions. This paid internship is full-time (flexible), by mutual agreement, in our Times Square office in New York City. The internship is an ideal position to someone who wants to learn how to operate and thrive using HR methods in a busy organization of 70+ people.

• Assist the HR Team with administrative tasks such as; curating the Wellspring Jobs and Internship Outlook Accounts.
• Post all Wellspring Job Description s externally.
• Set up onboarding itineraries and send out calendar invitations to new hires’ calendars.
• Organizing data to reflect recruitment efforts.
• Prepare Welcome Packets for new hires.
• Prepare Internship Folders
• Taking part in interviews for potential new hires.
• Perform other research duties in relation to HR, as requested.
• Perform administrative duties when Receptionist was out of office.
• Resolvecustomercomplaints via phone, email, or mail.
• Use telephones to reach out to catering companies.
• Greet callers with respect to ascertain problem or reason for calling.
• Assist with placement of orders, refunds, or exchanges for the office.
• Assist with organizing/curating office events.
• Introducing potential ideas to alter specific programs or trainings to allow for greater efficiency.
• Coordinate with Receptionist/Office Managers to schedule interviews with the President and Vice President.
• Assist with logistics to ensure smooth recruitment, and onboarding processes.
• Perform other research duties related to administration, as requested.
• Decorating the office during holiday seasons.

• Enrolled in Undergraduate Program, Bachelor’s Degree, or equivalent experience required.
• Familiarity with, and commitment to, human rights and social justice issues.
• One or two years of administrative experience in a professional office environment coordinating basic projects, performing complex scheduling, writing correspondence, recruitment, onboarding, and other aspects of HR.
• Excellent English language writing, synthesizing, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Exceptional judgment and ability to handle confidential information with complete discretion.
• Ability to multi-task, adapt, meet deadlines, and work both independently and collaboratively.
• Initiative, creative, resourcefulness, flexibility, and a sense of humor.
• Advanced knowledge of MS Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

• Learn firsthand Human Resources processes specifically pertaining to recruitment and onboarding functions of a grantmaking organization/philanthropy;
• Acquire a deeper understanding of the role philanthropic organizations play in promoting and advancing social justice and human rights;
• Develop and strengthen personal and professional skills in a workplace committed to the advancement of human rights.

• hourly position ($18/hour);
• weekly lunch series featuring Wellspring staff and expert outside speakers;
• opportunities to network with leading foundation staff through meetings, affinity group conferences, and events with other interns.

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. The team member may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Wellspring Philanthropic Fund is a private grantmaking foundation dedicated to advancing the realization of human rights and social and economic justice for all people. Wellspring has offices…