Human Resources Internship - High School job at City of El Dorado. El Dorado, KS.

Job Title: High School Intern - Human Resources Department
Location: City of El Dorado, Kansas
Duration: 4-6 weeks
Hours: Monday-Thursday, 4-5 hours per day
Compensation: $12.50 per hour
Application Deadline: May 2, 2025
Anticipated Start Date:  June 2, 2025

About the Position: The City of El Dorado is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic high school student to join our Human Resources Department as an intern. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in various HR functions, including recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, benefits, and more.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with data entry and record-keeping
• Organize and file HR documents
• Support recruitment processes, including posting job openings and reviewing applications
• Observe and assist with interviews and onboarding processes
• Help organize and prepare materials for employee training sessions
• Assist with benefits enrollment and administration tasks
• Participate in special HR projects and research
• Prepare and present a final report on internship experience

Qualifications:

• Entering Junior or Senior year of high school, at least 16 years old as of 05/01/2025
• Strong interest in human resources and public administration
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn

Benefits:

• Gain practical experience in a professional HR environment
• Develop valuable skills in communication, organization, and teamwork
• Receive mentorship and guidance from experienced HR professionals
• Opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects and initiatives

This job description does not exclusively outline the duties expected of the employee in this role. Employees may need to adhere to additional job-related directives and fulfill other job-related tasks upon request, adhering to relevant state and federal regulations. Some job responsibilities outlined here may be subject to potential adjustments in compliance with applicable state and federal laws.

E-Mail Confirmation: After your application has been received by the City of El Dorado, you will receive confirmation by e-mail. Please check your SPAM filter or JUNK Mail. If you have not received confirmation within 48 hours of submitting your application, please call 316-321-9100 to verify your application has been received. For additional information, contact Human Resources at 316-321-9100 or e-mail hr@eldoks.com.

The City of El Dorado conducts background checks and drug screening on all potential candidates.

Thank you for your interest in joining our team. Employment with the City of El Dorado offers people the opportunity to serve the community as well as work in a professional and fulfilling career environment.

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If you require assistance to apply, please contact Human Resources at (316) 321-9100, or email hr@eldoks.com.

For more information about working for the City of El Dorado please visit Human Resources .

The City of El Dorado is an Equal Opportunity Employer.