People & Culture Intern – Human Resources (12-Month Role)

For students interested in human resources, employee engagement, and nonprofit work who are pursuing a career in HR or people management and want hands-on experience supporting recruitment, employee development, and DEI initiatives.

 

Department: People & Culture

Supervising Mentors: Director of Payroll & Benefits; Human Resources Business Partner

Modality: Hybrid (M/F remote, T/W/TH in-person)

Duration: 12 months

Schedule: 20 hours per week (35-40 during school breaks)

Pay: $21/hour

 

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The Greater Chicago Food Depository is seeking interns to support our mission work to end hunger in Cook County. The Food Depository is a part of the Feeding America network, which is the largest domestic hunger-relief organization in the United States. The Development IG Intern will play a key role in supporting the Individual Giving team to enhance donor relationships and communication. This role focuses on fundraising skills such as data entry, donor communications both digital and phone, planning and implementation.

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assist in recruiting and onboarding new employees, including posting job openings, reviewing resumes, scheduling interviews, and preparing new hire documentation
• Support employee engagement initiatives, including surveys, recognition programs, and team-building activities
• Help maintain employee records and assist with HR administrative tasks
• Assist in organizing training sessions, workshops, and other learning opportunities for staff development
• Contribute to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives and programs within the organization.
• Provide general administrative support to the People & Culture team as needed
• Assist with research and data collection for people-related projects and reports
• This role will also rotate with the volunteer team facilitating volunteer sessions.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must remain enrolled at City Colleges and in good academic standing (minimum GPA: 2.5) for the duration of the internship
• Must have no less than 30 credits by the end of Spring 2025 with the goal to complete an Associate’s Degree by the end of the Spring 2026 semester
• Be available to intern at least 20 hours per week during school for shifts no less than 4 hours each during operating hours of Monday – Friday, 8:30a – 5:00pm, hybrid (M/F remote, Tu/W/Th in person); more than 20 hours of internship per week can be accommodated
• Available to intern 35-40 hours per week during school breaks during same operating hours
• Be committed to seeking full time employment in the fund development industry after the internship
• Currently pursuing a degree in a related field
• Possess customer service and problem-solving skills as well as excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills
• Able to be flexible, multitask and meet deadlines
• Able to provide and support team spirit and willingness to collaborate creatively
• Have a strong interest in the field of Human Resources
• Able to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate professionalism
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

 

EXPOSURE:

• The Individual Giving Intern will primarily work in an office setting within the Greater Chicago Food Depository’s headquarters, where they will have the opportunity to interact with Development professionals and other departments
• This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain exposure to various aspects of human resources in a nonprofit setting, particularly in the areas of employee engagement, organizational culture, and recruitment
• Available to intern at least 20 hours per week during school for shifts no less than 4 hours each during operating hours of Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pm, in person; more than 20 hours of internship per week can be accommodated
• Available to intern 35-40 hours per week during school breaks during those same operating hours

 

BENEFITS:

• $21/ hour internship wage
• Professional development throughout the internship such as Financial Health, Digital Literacy, Advocacy, Networking, etc.
• Onsite wellness center with ample, advanced fitness equipment
• $5 daily credit to Fooda lunch provider; Fooda is an on-site, pop-up food vendor at the Food Depository Monday through Thursday each week with rotating vendors and menu offerings

Before you Apply:

Click here to download sample resume and cover letter

Resume Template

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We also suggest that you contact the Career Development Department at your campus for assistance with your résumé, cover letter or interviewing workshops:

Contact through Navigate

• Daley College – Julie MacCarthy   – on Navigate
• Harold Washington College – Jasmin Dobson OR Ashley Smith – on Navigate
• Kennedy-King College – Ingrid Prioleau Byrd – on Navigate

Contact through email:

• Malcolm X College – Maria Gutierrez  –  MXC-Careers@ccc.edu
• Olive-Harvey College –  Charlene Haymond-Bussell  –  chaymond-bussell@ccc.edu
• Truman College –  Meredith Gallo-Murphy – mgallo-murphy@ccc.edu
• Wilbur Wright College – Joe Reaves – jreaves@ccc.edu

How to Apply:

1. Review this job description
2. Update your Resume and Cover Letter (templates above)
3. Click the link below to Apply
4. After completing the application link, your resume and cover letter will be screened by CCC to determine IF you meet the requirements for the position.
5. CCC will communicate with you if you are moved forward in the process so you can continue the process with the employer.