Human Resources Intern (Unpaid Learning Opportunity)

VOA of Spokane 

Schedule: 10–15 hours per week (flexible)

Duration: 6 or 12 months
Location: Hybrid / On-site as needed
Compensation: Unpaid internship for academic credit and/or practicum hours

About the Internship

Volunteers of America Eastern Washington & Northern Idaho (VOA) is offering a structured, unpaid Human Resources internship designed for students or early-career professionals seeking meaningful, hands-on learning in nonprofit HR.

This internship is a learning-focused opportunity, not a replacement for paid staff. Interns are supported through direct supervision, clear learning objectives, and exposure to real HR operations in a mission-driven organization serving our community.

What You’ll Learn

As an HR Intern, you’ll gain practical experience in:

• Nonprofit human resources operations
• Recruitment and onboarding processes
• HR compliance and documentation
• Training coordination and employee engagement
• Professional communication, confidentiality, and ethical HR practices
   

This role is ideal for someone looking to build a strong foundation in HR while contributing to a people-centered organization.

What You’ll Do

Responsibilities may vary based on academic requirements and internship length, and may include:

Recruitment & Onboarding

• Assist with job postings and applicant tracking
• Support interview scheduling and candidate communications
• Help prepare onboarding materials and observe orientation sessions
   

HR Operations & Compliance

• Assist with maintaining HR documentation under supervision
• Support compliance tracking and audit preparation
• Help update HR templates, forms, and internal resources
   

Training & Engagement

• Assist with training coordination and tracking
• Support the development of training materials and supervisor tools
• Participate in employee engagement initiatives
   

Special Projects

• Support HR projects such as policy updates or process improvement
• Assist with research, data collection, or benchmarking projects
   

Supervision & Support

• Ongoing supervision and feedback throughout the internship
• Clear learning goals established at the start
• Work reviewed prior to implementation
• Internship hours are approved based on meeting learning and performance expectations

Who Should Apply

• Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a program in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, Social Work, Psychology, or a related field
• Interest in nonprofit work and people-centered HR practices
• Strong organizational, communication, and professionalism skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; HR systems exposure is a plus

Important Notes

• This is an unpaid internship intended for academic credit and/or practicum experience
• Schedule flexibility is available to support school requirements
• Interns must meet VOA onboarding and background check requirements