Human Resources Intern

Fall 2025 – In-Person
Dates: August 31, 2026 – December 4, 2026

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The Early Learning Coalition of the Big Bend Region (ELC) is a private, not-for-profit organization that provides services to families, children, and child care providers in the seven counties that comprise northern Florida’s Big Bend Region: Gadsden, Jefferson, Leon, Liberty, Madison, Taylor, and Wakulla.

ELC seeks dynamic students who want hands-on internship experience to support the organization.

Important Facts:

• Internship positions are scheduled for at least 12 hours per week, and the ELC is flexible in scheduling intern hours around class schedules
• This position will receive a stipend
• Criminal background screening is required, and ELC participates in the E-Verify system
• One semester required; two semesters preferred

Qualifications:

• A Junior, Senior, or Graduate-level classification in Human Resources or related field and completion of at least one college-level Human Resources course
• The candidate should have strong MS Office skills, excellent written and verbal communication skills, be a team player, be detail-oriented, and be able to handle multiple projects simultaneously
• GPA equal to or greater than 3.0

Duties:

• Assist the HR team with administrating human resources policies, procedures, and programs
• Assist with staff file management
• Assist with benefits administration
• Assist with on-boarding and off-boarding staff
• Assist with training and professional development coordination
• Assist with the upkeep of the HR Management Information System tool
• Assist with recruiting new employees
• Provide technical assistance and backup for HR
• Create agendas and take notes at various meetings
• Assist with preparing reports and monitoring data

Supervisors: Kara Palmer Smith

To apply, email your cover letter and resume, specifying the “Human Resources Intern” position in the email subject line, to HR@elcbigbend.org.

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