OMSI Human Resources Intern

Summary of Position: This internship position will aid the Human Resources staff in balancing the museum's strategic objectives with the everyday needs of the staff. The Human Resources intern will manage specific projects, conduct and present research and assist with general office duties in the Human Resources Department as needed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Interns will participate in trainings to explore the multi-disciplines of Human Resources. Potential projects may include OFLA/FMLA management, organizational benefit and compensation programs, revising positions to meet FLSA criteria, management and leadership development and effective communication strategies.

For most projects, the intern will: • Participate in job fairs. • Gather baseline data on employee satisfaction with current programs and assess employee needs. • Develop recommendations on improvements to be made based on research. • Develop an implementation plan for revised program. • Generate comprehensive information on resources and contacts. • Develop, run, and analyze reports. • Assist with recruiting, interviewing, and referring qualified internal and external job applicants for all professional positions within the museum. • Assist the Human Resources staff in delivering staff orientations and training programs. • Perform general office duties, including scheduling, filing, writing and editing correspondence and maintaining the supply of HR and benefits materials. • Assume other tasks and responsibilities as assigned by the Human Resources Director.

Commitment: 6 month minimum, 16-20 hours/week

To apply for this position, applicants should send a resume, cover letter, and OMSI's internship application (available at www.omsi.edu/internships) to Carol Cruzan at [email protected].