Internship | Human Resources Intern

Position Overview

Austin PBS is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented undergraduate student to join our Human Resources team as a Human Resources Intern. This role offers hands-on experience supporting core HR functions, with a focus on recruitment, onboarding, employee engagement, and internship program coordination. The HR Intern will work closely with the HR Generalist to help support a positive employee and intern experience while gaining exposure to HR best practices in a nonprofit media organization. This opportunity is ideal for students interested in pursuing a career in human resources, organizational development, or nonprofit administration.

Role & Responsibilities

• Internship Program Support: Assist in coordinating the Austin PBS internship program, including recruiting, onboarding, scheduling orientations, and communicating with interns and supervisors.
• Employee Engagement & Culture: Help plan and execute employee and intern engagement initiatives, including professional development events, recognition programs, and internal communications.
• Recruitment Support: Assist with posting job/internship openings, tracking applicants, scheduling interviews, and maintaining recruiting records.
• HR Administration: Provide administrative support including document preparation, maintaining personnel records, and ensuring data accuracy across internal systems.
• Communications & Content: Support development of HR-related communications, such as newsletters, onboarding materials, and intern handbooks.
• Training & Development: Assist in the creation and implementation of training programs for new employees or managers.

Requirements

• Current undergraduate student (preferably majoring in Human Resources, Business Administration, Communications, or a related field).
• Current undergraduate student, must be actively enrolled in an accredited college or university degree program during the full duration of the internship.
• Student must be available for a minimum of 13 weeks of this internship.
• Internship will be in-person, with some hybrid work.
• Interest in human resources, organizational culture, recruitment, or nonprofit management.
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and/or Google Workspace; experience with Canva, Adobe Suite, and social media platforms is a plus.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a professional environment.

Important Information

• Applications open: July 20, 2026
• Deadline to Apply: August 7, 2026
• Internship Duration: September 7 – December 11, 2026
• Pay rate: $20 per hour

Physical Demands

The working conditions are primarily a general office setting, with some self-provided travel to off-site events and engagements.