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At Canine Companions, we’re dedicated to making a difference in the lives of people with disabilities. As an intern you’ll support an organization that helps provide independence to individuals, while also giving a dog a meaningful job.

An internship with Canine Companions offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience with a national nonprofit while making a meaningful impact. Interns develop valuable professional skills, collaborate with dedicated staff and volunteers, and contribute directly to our mission of enhancing independence for people with disabilities through expertly trained service dogs. Interns leave with practical experience, a stronger network - and the fulfillment of knowing their work truly makes a difference.

Employee Testimonial  
"I love the team atmosphere and collaborative nature. Everyone is always willing to connect and help each other, even when they have a lot on their plate." 
— Philanthropy Team Member 

The Human Resources Intern will directly assist the Human Resources team with a wide range of projects related to HR compliance, recruitment, and other HR assigned areas. This internship is designed to be both educational and practical. In this position, the intern will gain a better understanding of the role that Human Resources can play in a non-profit setting and be better prepared to work in the arena of human resources.  The candidate will also have opportunities to network with the Program, Finance, and Philanthropy staff.

What You Will Learn

• The importance of employment law and compliance, especially regarding employment eligibility, confidentiality, proper maintenance of employee files, and forms management.
• The use of HRIS system (Paycom) to complete employee life cycle transactions.
• Generation of reports and data analysis.
• The fundamentals of recruitment and talent acquisition, including posting positions, screening applications, coordinating interviews, and communicating with candidates.
• How recruitment supports organizational strategy in a non-profit setting, from identifying staffing needs to creating a positive candidate experience.

Qualifications  

To be successful in this role, the intern must have:

• Current enrollment in a graduate or undergraduate degree program with an interest to work in Human Resources, or non-profit management/administrative fields
• Reliable transportation
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and internet applications
• Excellent customer service skills

Schedule:

• 10 hours per week, in-office

Inclusion and Diversity Commitment 

We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of an internship. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and excellence. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions.  

The internship is unpaid. The Intern will not be entitled to compensation or any benefits, including health insurance, workers’ compensation, or other employment benefits, except as required by law. The Intern will receive academic credit for the internship, subject to the approval of the Intern’s academic institution. The Intern is responsible for ensuring that they meet the requirements for earning academic credit and for arranging such credit with their school.

Accommodation Request 

If you need accommodations during the interview process, please let us know. We are committed to ensuring all applicants have equal access to the opportunity to succeed.