Human Resource Intern

Dear Applicant,

The Yiddish Arts and Academic Association of North America (YAAANA) and its project called Yiddishland California, based in San Diego, California, are looking for a Human Resources intern. The mission of YAAANA and Yiddishland California is to promote Yiddish language and culture through academic and artistic events. To learn more about the organization, please visit www.yiddishlandcalifornia.org.

We are currently seeking an organized, energetic, and diligent individual to assist us with HR tasks. The intern will be responsible for supporting the recruitment process, including candidate screening, interview coordination, onboarding support, and communication with applicants. No knowledge of the Yiddish language is required. Familiarity with Jewish culture is a plus. Our interns receive free access to all YAAANA events and classes, as well as access to the YAAANA archives.

Internships are unpaid, but can be taken for college credit. This internship is remote.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Interview Process Management: Conduct initial screenings and assist in interviewing potential internship candidates, evaluating qualifications, and alignment with organizational needs.
• Onboarding Support: Facilitate the onboarding process for selected internship candidates, ensuring a smooth transition into their roles. This includes handling onboarding emails and guiding candidates through initial stages.
• Communication & Outreach: Respond to internship applications, maintain communication with interested candidates, and manage email correspondence.
• Scheduling & Coordination: Arrange and confirm interview schedules, set up calendar invites, and manage appointments. Ensure that all necessary details are communicated with internship candidates.
• Reporting & Insights: Provide regular insights and updates to the CEO on internship candidate strengths, skill sets, and suitability for various roles, assisting in strategic decision-making.
• Background & Qualification Review: Conduct thorough assessments of internship candidates’ backgrounds, aligning their experience and skills with role requirements.
• Confirmation & Final Instructions: Once internship candidates are selected, manage confirmation communication and provide further instructions and inquiry handling.

Work Experience

• Completion of relevant college-level coursework, such as progress towards a degree in human resources, business administration, psychology, communications, or a related field.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills, with attention to detail and discretion when handling confidential applicant information.
• Proficient with email, calendar, and document tools, with a general understanding of Google Workspace and applicant tracking workflows.
• Ability to work independently, with minimal supervision, in a remote environment.
• Strong initiative, time management, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage diplomatically with applicants from diverse academic and professional backgrounds.

Learning/Skill Development Outcomes

• Interns will gain practical experience in full-cycle recruitment, including candidate screening, interview facilitation, and evaluation of qualifications against role requirements.
• Interns will develop skills in onboarding coordination and applicant communication, including managing high-volume email correspondence, interview scheduling, and confirmation workflows.
• Interns will build experience in HR reporting and talent insights, learning to translate candidate assessments into actionable recommendations for organizational leadership.
• Interns will strengthen their interpersonal, written, and cross-cultural communication skills by working with applicants from diverse academic and professional backgrounds.

Estimated Duration

Full-time: preferably 8, minimum 6- week engagement with a minimum commitment of 40 hours per week, 270 hours total

Part-time: preferably 16, minimum 12-week engagement with a minimum commitment of 21 hours per week, 270 hours total

OPT: 21 hours per week, 270 hours total

This internship offers a minimum commitment of 3 months, with the potential for extension based on performance.

If an intern wishes to receive academic credit, it is their responsibility to confirm eligibility and any approval requirements with their academic institution prior to starting the internship.

To apply for this position, please submit a resume and cover letter to Jana Mazurkiewicz Meisarosh at jana@yiddishland.ca. As part of the application process, candidates will also be required to provide two letters of recommendation. For questions, please call 858-220-2992.

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