HR Recruitment Intern - Northbrook​/Bernard Weinger

Job Category: JCC Human Resources

Requisition Number: HRREC
005353

• Part-Time
• On-site

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Northbrook, IL 60062, USA

Reports to: Recruitment Specialist, with matrixed supervision by the Director of Human Resources

At the Hecktman Family JCCs of Chicago, we are focused on growing good kids, building communities, and educating ourselves on the past to make a difference for the future. The largest JCC in North America, Hecktman Family JCCs of Chicago offers a life‑affirming journey that builds on the richness and power of Jewish values and continues to reimagine them for a more connected, inspired community.

This HR Recruitment Intern will focus on supporting the Human Resources team in the hiring process for JCC Chicago’s Apachi Day Camps and Camp Chi’s overnight camp positions. The Recruitment Intern will receive experience with sourcing, screening, and interviewing candidates to fill various camp roles, such as counselors and specialists. They will also learn about the compliance and safety requirements specific to camp staff, including certifications and background checks.

The internship offers hands‑on experience in candidate communication and engagement, helping to ensure a positive recruiting process for seasonal camp staff and hiring managers.

• Support the Recruitment Specialist, Sr. HR Generalist and the Assistant Director of HR Operations with the seasonal hiring for Apachi Day Camp and Camp Chi overnight camp for the summer.
• Post and manage job postings for the summer Apachi Day Camps and Camp Chi on Indeed, Handshake, and other platforms.
• Prepare data import excel spreadsheets for camp hire uploads.
• Support and work with the administrative and operations camp staff to source and screen candidates for seasonal camp positions.
• Support the Recruitment Specialist with working with the marketing business partner on promotional materials for camp hiring needs on social media, email campaigns and job fairs.
• Conduct research, gather data, and run reporting in Camp Minder, Handshake and Indeed to support decision‑making and strategic tracking of camp hiring efforts.
• Help maintain documentation and ensure information is accurate and up to date.
• Contribute to a collaborative, inclusive team culture.

• Attend job fairs with the Recruitment Specialist to promote our summer camp job openings and other job openings at large
• Participate in internal meetings and contribute ideas that reflect our mission and values
• Assist with human resources tasks, projects, and initiatives across the department
• May assist with compliance paperwork, as needed.

• Repetitive movement of arms and hands to operate computer, keyboard and mouse.
• Ability to stand; walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Ability to operate equipment such as phone, computer keyboard, calculator and standard office equipment.
• Vision: close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• React with physical and mental alertness in emergency situations and assist in evacuation of building.
• Maintain a sense of calm and perspective with physical and mental alertness during stressful times.
• Ability to lift and transport 15-25 lbs.

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Internship/ Temporary

$17.05

The position will be located at our Northbrook, IL Bernard Weinger Location.

The duration of the internship will be from November 9, 2026, to early May 7, 2027.

Hybrid work may be available, per meeting performance expectations, upon completion of onboarding and training.

Here is a breakdown of what the hours and shift may look like:

• Onboarding / Training: November 9, 2026
  - December 18, 2026; available to work 7-9 hours a week, spread out from Monday – Thursday, between 9AM and 5PM (flexible on exact days/times depending on class schedule, etc.)
  - Morning Hours Preferred
• Role Immersion: January 4, 2027
  -May 7, 2027; available to work 10 – 12 hours a week, spread out from Monday – Thursday, between 9AM and 5PM (flexible on exact days/times…