HUMAN RESOURCES INTERN (Year-round)

WHO WE ARE:

Asian Americans for Equality (AAFE) is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization based in New York City. Founded in 1974 in Manhattan’s Chinatown to advocate for equal rights, AAFE has transformed in the past four decades to become one of the city’s leading housing, social service and community development organizations. AAFE advances racial, social and economic justice for Asian Americans and other systematically disadvantaged communities, guided by our experiences as Asian Americans and our commitment to civil rights. AAFE is nationally recognized as an innovative affordable housing developer and property manager; we have created and preserved more than 1,000 affordable rental units in Manhattan and Queens and provided over $400 million in mortgage financing for first-time homebuyers.  AAFE also supports economic empowerment through two affiliates: a small business CDFI, Renaissance EDC (REDC), that provides financial and technical assistance to low-income, immigrant entrepreneurs; and a homeownership CDFI, Community Development Fund (CDF), that provides counseling and financial assistance to first-time and existing homeowners.  From neighborhood offices in Chinatown and the Lower East Side (Manhattan) and Flushing and Jackson Heights (Queens) we provide an array of multilingual counseling and educational programs in support of low-income tenants, seniors and immigrant youth. 

POSITION SUMMARY:

We are looking for an HR Intern to perform various administrative tasks and support our HR department’s daily activities throughout the year.

HR Intern responsibilities include updating our employee records with new hire information, changes, screening resumes and scheduling interviews. If you’re interested in kickstarting your career in HR and getting a closer look at how our company approaches payroll, recruiting and employee development, we’d like to meet you.

• Update company databases by inputting new employee information, changes and employment details.
• Screen resumes and application forms
• Schedule and confirm interviews with candidates
• Post job advertisements to job boards and social media platforms through iCIMS Recruitment Platform.
• Remove job advertisements from job boards and social media platforms once vacancies have been filled.
• Prepare and send offer and rejection letters or emails to candidates.
• Coordinate new hire orientations.
• Following up with supervisors to approve timecards

• Studying toward a degree in Human Resource Management, Business, Psychology or related field.
• Proven experience working in an office environment.
• Working knowledge of U.S. labor laws.
• Familiarity with HRIS (Human Resources Information Systems) and ATS (Applicant Tracking System)  softwares is advantageous.
• Proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications.
• The ability to work as part of a team.
• Excellent administrative and organizational skills.
• Effective communication skills.
• Detail-oriented
• Strong analytical, verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to present information to a diverse client base- specifically racially, ethnically and socially diverse.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality of sensitive materials and information
• Ability to work for at least 18 hours per week (negotiable)

COMPENSATION: $18.00/hr

EXPECTATIONS & HOW WE WORK:

We believe that the people and the communities that we have the privilege to serve, deserve our very best every day.  We are a results-driven organization that focuses on inclusiveness, empowerment and impact. AAFE employees are accountable, collaborative and strong communicators with a core strength of community service and development.  We are strategic thinkers who are committed to racial equality and treating each other, and the communities we serve, with respect and dignity.  We have an aptitude for technology and a strong desire to continuously learn. This philosophy expands to the way we manage our work and the way we put our best foot forward.  All employees are expected to adhere to the following:  

• Ensure compliance with all grant/contract requirements
• Work as part of a team in supporting other AAFE program contracts and projects 
• Provide quality customer service to both internal and external partners and co-workers. 
• Support efforts that ensure a safe and healthy work environment.
• Understand and embrace the value in collaborating with people of different cultures, races, genders, ethnicities, beliefs, experiences and ideas.
• An understanding of the concepts of institutional and structural racism and bias and their impact on underserved and underrepresented communities.
• Maintain a positive, helpful attitude.
• Enjoy your time at work!