Human Resources Internship

Job Description:

The HR Intern role at Ocean State Job Lot (“OSJL” and “Company”) is a paid, full-time, temporary role responsible for developing a broad knowledge of the Company in order to further build the OSJL brand. All interns will learn and benefit from weekly program educational experiences, as well as in-person and virtual networking opportunities. Each intern will give a final presentation to Ocean State Job Lot leadership and ownership at the conclusion of the internship program.

Key Responsibilities:

• Shadow associates to gain an understanding of department roles.
• Assist associates with projects and programs in furtherance of department objectives.
• Participate in the development of department goals, objectives, and processes.
• Acquire an understanding of the business environment, conduct, compliance, and ethics of a retail organization.
• Participate in weekly educational programming and development workshops designed to enhance professional skills and industry knowledge.
• Attend in-person and virtual events to build relationships across the Company.
• Prepare and deliver a final presentation to OSJL executive leadership and ownership, summarizing key projects, insights, and achievements.
• Effectively utilize virtual means to communicate efficiently and work independently under remote conditions.

Qualifications:

• Enrollment in an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree program is required.
• Strong academic credentials are required.
• Experience using Microsoft Suite and ability to learn and use Google platforms.
• Must have reliable transportation to attend program educational experiences at different Company locations.
• Ability to work a full-time schedule as determined by area leadership. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to take unpaid time off as well as to be flexible around the program end date.

Work Environment:

• Option for Hybrid (minimum 3 days in the office): Work can be completed within and outside of the Company locations:
• Within the Company locations, the intern may be assigned a Company computer.
• Outside of the Company locations, the intern is responsible for setting up a professional and ergonomically safe work environment and must be available during working hours. The intern may also bring their own device(s) to complete all work (e.g., all computer hardware and software, including audio and video capabilities for virtual meetings; and reliable Internet connection with ability to access the Google platforms for virtual meetings and applications used for work).
• Hybrid work options are not guaranteed and are subject to change at any time based upon Company policy, associate performance, and business needs.
• Works primarily in a climate controlled environment with minimal safety and health hazard
  potential. 
• Works in an office environment sitting at a desk, table, or computer workstation for extended periods of time. Frequently uses near vision for reading and computer tasks. 
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked by supervisors or managers to perform other job duties and tasks, some of which may be essential to the position. Leadership has the right to revise this job description at any time. The job description is not a contract, either express or implied. You are an at-will employee, meaning either you or the Company may terminate your employment at any time, with or without notice.

This position pays $17.00 per hour.