What are the responsibilities and job description for the HR Intern (Seasonal) position at Summit Area YMCA?
Part-time, Internship Description
Are you interested in building a career in Human Resources and gaining hands-on experience in a mission-driven organization? The Summit Area YMCA is seeking a Human Resources Intern to support our HR team with projects that enhance employee communication, engagement, and operational efficiency.
This internship offers the opportunity to learn how HR supports a large nonprofit workforce while gaining practical experience with HR systems, employee communications, records management, and organizational initiatives that support our staff and strengthen our community.
You Might Be a Great Fit If…
HR Communications & Employee Engagement
Pay for this role is $20.00 per hour. This is a seasonal position for Summer 2026, scheduled for 8-10 weeks at approximately 20-25 hours per week (June–August).
Seasonal employees at the Summit Area YMCA receive a complimentary YMCA membership during their employment.
Internship Program Information
This internship is funded through the New Jersey Career Accelerator Internship Grant Program, an initiative designed to support paid internship opportunities for college students and recent graduates across New Jersey.
Candidates selected for this internship may be asked to provide additional information required by the program to confirm eligibility.
At the Summit Area YMCA, we are committed to equal opportunity employment regardless of gender, age, disability, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or religious affiliation. Our main purpose is to strengthen community. Every day, we work side-by-side with our neighbors to make sure that everyone can reach their full potential and we strive to live our cause with purpose every day. No matter who you are or where you’re from, we believe that we’re stronger when we come together.
Requirements
We were founded as the Young Men's Christian Association in 1886, but today, we are The Y. Part of a world-class organization, we are one of the area’s leading nonprofits, that values, and is made stronger by, its diverse people. The Summit Area YMCA is committed to strengthening community by connecting all people to their potential, purpose, and each other. Working locally, we focus on empowering young people, improving health and well-being, and inspiring action in and across communities. By bringing together people from different backgrounds, perspectives, and generations, we ensure that we all have access to the opportunities, relationships, and resources necessary to learn, grow and thrive.
Are you interested in building a career in Human Resources and gaining hands-on experience in a mission-driven organization? The Summit Area YMCA is seeking a Human Resources Intern to support our HR team with projects that enhance employee communication, engagement, and operational efficiency.
This internship offers the opportunity to learn how HR supports a large nonprofit workforce while gaining practical experience with HR systems, employee communications, records management, and organizational initiatives that support our staff and strengthen our community.
You Might Be a Great Fit If…
- You are interested in starting a career in Human Resources or nonprofit administration.
- You enjoy organizing information, working with documents, and keeping things structured and accurate.
- You like working behind the scenes to help teams run smoothly.
- You are comfortable learning new systems and technology.
- You are curious about how HR supports employees and workplace culture.
- You take pride in attention to detail and maintaining confidentiality when working with sensitive information.
- You are dependable, organized, and eager to gain real-world HR experience.
HR Communications & Employee Engagement
- Assist with the development and administration of employee surveys, including new hire surveys, post-employment surveys, and the annual employee engagement survey.
- Support the creation of curated HR and benefits communications, including development of an interactive benefits guide.
- Help tailor HR communications for different employee groups including full-time, part-time, and seasonal staff.
- Support HR records digitization projects.
- Scan, organize, and name employee documents following HR team review.
- Upload approved documents into employee profiles within our HR Information System (HRIS).
- Follow document retention standards, naming conventions, and confidentiality requirements.
- Assist with general HR administrative tasks and special projects.
- Help prepare HR training materials and resources.
- Participate in HR learning opportunities to gain exposure to HR operations and best practices.
- Provide additional support to the HR team as needed.
Pay for this role is $20.00 per hour. This is a seasonal position for Summer 2026, scheduled for 8-10 weeks at approximately 20-25 hours per week (June–August).
Seasonal employees at the Summit Area YMCA receive a complimentary YMCA membership during their employment.
Internship Program Information
This internship is funded through the New Jersey Career Accelerator Internship Grant Program, an initiative designed to support paid internship opportunities for college students and recent graduates across New Jersey.
Candidates selected for this internship may be asked to provide additional information required by the program to confirm eligibility.
At the Summit Area YMCA, we are committed to equal opportunity employment regardless of gender, age, disability, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or religious affiliation. Our main purpose is to strengthen community. Every day, we work side-by-side with our neighbors to make sure that everyone can reach their full potential and we strive to live our cause with purpose every day. No matter who you are or where you’re from, we believe that we’re stronger when we come together.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in or recently completed coursework in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, Communications, or a related field preferred.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality when working with employee information.
- Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office Systems.
- Comfortable learning new systems and technology (HRIS exposure a plus).
- Strong written communication skills.
- Ability to work independently while following guidance and meeting deadlines.
- Previous administrative, office, or internship experience is a plus but not required.
- Current NJ undergraduate student
- Current NJ graduate student
- Recent NJ college graduate: must have graduated less than one year prior to start of the internship experience (May 2025-May 2026 graduates)
- A current undergraduate student who is a permanent NJ resident
We were founded as the Young Men's Christian Association in 1886, but today, we are The Y. Part of a world-class organization, we are one of the area’s leading nonprofits, that values, and is made stronger by, its diverse people. The Summit Area YMCA is committed to strengthening community by connecting all people to their potential, purpose, and each other. Working locally, we focus on empowering young people, improving health and well-being, and inspiring action in and across communities. By bringing together people from different backgrounds, perspectives, and generations, we ensure that we all have access to the opportunities, relationships, and resources necessary to learn, grow and thrive.
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