[Hiring] Human Resources Intern @American Gastroenterological Association

Role Description

Are you a student eager to start your career in human resources, support others, and learn fundamental HR best practices? Become an HR intern with us and gain valuable, hands-on experience. In this role, you will work closely with the Human Resources Manager, supporting a variety of HR activities to ensure smooth operations and an outstanding employee experience.

Position Description

• Title: Intern, Human Resources
• Reports To: Human Resources Manager

Summary

This position will work with the human resources department, supporting an assortment of human resources activities.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Employee Engagement:
  • Work in tandem with HR Manager and the social activities workgroup on org-wide social events.
  • Create surveys, contact vendors, draft internal communications for staff, among other duties.
  • Process weekly core awards and draft announcements for employee recognition programs.
• Recruiting & Onboarding:
  • Assist with recruitment by maintaining job postings, reviewing resumes, and scheduling interviews.
  • Assist with onboarding new staff by setting up onboarding templates and monitoring progression, creating system profiles, and preparing informative documents.
  • Conduct mid-point HR check-ins.
• Employee Development:
  • Assist with learning and development initiatives by helping plan, prepare, and deliver staff training.
• Human Resources Operations:
  • Perform administration of HR functions as assigned.
  • Provide basic administrative, logistical, and data-entry support to all Human Resources functions and projects, including:
    • Running reports
    • Document management
    • HR system maintenance
    • Audits

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a liberal arts and/or business program.
• Interest in the human resources profession.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-starter with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive issues.
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and the ability to learn new software programs quickly.
• Must embrace and model AGA’s core values: Engaged, Collaborative, Innovative, Inclusive, and Open.

Requirements

• You may be able to earn credit hours for this internship. Please check with your academic institution.
• A total stipend of $1,500 will be distributed in two installments: one at the internship’s midpoint and the other at its conclusion.
• 10-20 hours per week, Monday – Friday, with flexible scheduling.
• Spring 2026: February through June with potential to extend into summer months.