Human Resources Internship
YAINew York, New York, United States
Posted April 13, 2026
36000 - 36000 USD
Internship
About the Company
Founded in 1957 as the Young Adult Institute, YAI remains at the forefront of an extraordinary movement aimed at empowering people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. YAI’s 4,000 employees provide supportive housing, education, medical, dental, and mental health care, job training, community integration, and social enrichment for more than 20,000 people with autism, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, and all other intellectual and developmental disabilities throughout New York, northern New Jersey, and California. At YAI, we are driven by our mission of living, loving, working, and learning. This applies not only to the people we support but to our staff as well. Commitment and passion for the work continue to unite employees and drive the organization forward. Empowering the people we support to reach their goals remains at the heart of our organization. Members of the YAI Network include: - YAI - Premier HealthCare - Manhattan Star Academy - National Institute for People with Disabilities of New Jersey (NIPD/NJ) - International Academy of Hope (iHOPE)
Job Description
The Human Resources Intern will work primarily with YAI's Volunteer & Internship program, leading the charge in recruiting and onboarding. The Human Resources Intern will also support the HR department on various projects.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in a college, university, or certificate program
- Undergraduate or graduate-level student preferred
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Professional phone and email communication skills
- Have an entrepreneurial spirit and are willing to take initiative
- Ability to work autonomously and complete projects independently, collaboratively, and cross-departmentally
- Ability to multitask and prioritize project deadlines
- A high level of comfort with Microsoft Office 365
- Able to quickly learn technology CRM systems like Salesforce and Workday
