Human Resources Internship
Dates: June 2 – August 2, 2025
Position Overview:
The Human Resources (HR) Intern at Harvard Library will assist the HR department with daily operations and contribute to various HR projects. This role provides valuable experience in a higher education setting, with exposure to recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, diversity initiatives, compliance, and administrative HR functions. The internship offers hands-on opportunities to address real-world HR challenges while supporting Harvard’s mission to foster a diverse and inclusive campus.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide administrative support to the HR team, including document preparation, meeting coordination, and data entry.
- Assist with the onboarding process, including orientation sessions for new employees.
- Support employee recognition programs and help organize staff events.
- Update and maintain HR databases.
- Collaborate on projects promoting EDIBA (Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, Belonging, and Antiracism) within the workforce.
- Research and implement strategies to support EDIBA initiatives in the department.
- Coordinate staff training programs, workshops, and seminars.
- Develop training materials and maintain attendance records.
- Generate reports on HR metrics.
- Contribute to various HR projects as needed.
What the Intern Will Gain:
- Hands-on experience in a higher education HR environment.
- Exposure to HR practices such as recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, and compliance.
- Networking opportunities with HR professionals and university staff.
- The opportunity to contribute to EDIBA efforts within the department.
Qualifications:
Basic:
- HS diploma and current enrollment or completed bachelor’s/master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
Additional:
- Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage sensitive information.
- Interest in diversity and inclusion initiatives.
- Flexibility and adaptability.
- Willingness to perform repetitive tasks (e.g., filing).
- Previous internship or office experience (preferred but not required).
Physical Requirements:
- Must remain stationary 50% of the time.
- Occasional movement within the office to access files and equipment.
Work Location and Environment:
- Based on-site in Cambridge, MA, with the possibility of a hybrid work model compliant with Harvard University policies.
- Anticipated on-campus presence: Four days per week, with one off-campus day allowed. Weekly anchor day attendance on campus is required.
- Work location may change based on business needs, and flexibility requests will be considered per Harvard University policies.
- Work is performed in an office/library setting.
Compensation and Benefits (Common for All Harvard Library Internships):
- Travel Costs: Covered up to $1,000, including two bags of luggage each way (coordinated by Harvard Library).
- Housing: Double occupancy in a campus-designated apartment (includes bedding, linen, kitchen utensils, and WIFI). Interns are responsible for toiletries and groceries.
- Hourly Pay: $18/hour for 30 hours per week, totaling up to $4,320 (taxable).
- Professional Development: Biweekly opportunities provided.
Application Information:
To apply, submit a cover letter (highlighting how your work and experience align with Harvard University’s values) and a resume as a single PDF file to Dr. Jerome Offord, Jr., AUL and Chief Diversity Officer at HL_EDIBA@harvard.edu.
Deadline: January 17, 2025