Project for Pride in Living
Human Resources and Public Policy InternPosted
13 weeks 1 day ago
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Job Description
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Who We Are
Project for Pride in Living, Inc. (PPL) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering low-income people to become self-reliant through integrated services. When joining PPL, you become a part of a diverse team whose goal is to assist our residents and communities with the groundwork they need not only to survive but also to thrive. We are eager to welcome others to our team who are dedicated to serving our residents and pursuing our mission to build the hope, assets, and self-reliance of individuals and families who have lower incomes by providing transformative, affordable housing and employment readiness services.
Job Summary
PPL is looking for an energetic intern with strong collaboration an organizational skills. Interest in researching and supporting recruitment and retention strategies, onboarding steps for new staff, and updating employee filing system. This position will also assist in coordination of the voter engagement work of PPL's Public Policy Committee. The Talent, Equity, and Culture department is centered on people and race equity. The work weaves race equity into how policies, procedures, and practices support and represent the realities of staff and communities we serve. We are looking for someone who wants to work with and in communities, especially communities of color.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Human Resources
* Research and support the ideation of new recruitment and retention strategies.
* Filing to support PPL's move from physical to digital filing.
* Support staff during recruitment events.
* Support scheduling interviews and meetings with staff.
* Attend HR meetings as necessary.
Public Policy
* Attend and record regular PPL Public Policy planning team meetings.
* Work with the Communications team to create voter engagement social media content.
* Assist the Public Policy Committee in designing and implementing a voter engagement strategy.
* Supporting PPL's mission to get folks knowledgeable around voting areas and getting registered to vote.
* Supporting community members who regained the right to vote from restore the vote.
* Provide feedback and editing skills to make flyers.
* Attending community events to distribute flyers.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.
Minimum Requirements
* Strong desire to serve communities and staff from diverse backgrounds.
* Strong facilitation skills/willingness to learn these skills.
* Self-starter with strong time management and documentation skills; excellent verbal communication skills.
* Ability to work independently as well as work collaboratively.
* Can handle sensitive data with care.
* Can work on teams.
* Positive and upbeat energy.
* Has basic computer skills.
Additional Benefits:
* Positive learning environment
* Hands-on experience working in an office setting as well as working directly with and in community
* Professional development opportunities
* Networking opportunities with other interns as well as leaders within the organization
Work Environment
* In-person with the option of flexibility to work from home some days if necessary.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Project for Pride in Living, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the organization will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
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