HUMAN RESOURCES INTERN

ABOUT DC CENTRAL KITCHEN:   

DC Central Kitchen (DCCK) is an iconic nonprofit and social enterprise that combats hunger and poverty through job training and job creation. Our approach provides hands-on culinary job training while creating living-wage jobs and bringing nutritious, dignified food where it is most needed in our city. We serve scratch-cooked farm-to-school meals in DC schools; deliver fresh, affordable produce to corner stores in neighborhoods without supermarkets; provide delicious catering; and operate fast-casual cafes. Above all else, we are committed to creating a more just, equitable, and inclusive community, both outside our doors and right here on our team. We strive to offer a safe environment to learn, discover, and develop individual strengths, and pursue meaningful career pathways. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we recognize and work to address the lasting effects of historic injustices and systemic racism, and we strongly encourage people of color, women, LGBTQ people, returning citizens, and people who have experienced poverty or homelessness to apply to join our team.

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION:

The Human Resources department at DC Central Kitchen (DCCK) is committed to advancing the organization’s mission of using food as a tool to strengthen bodies, empower minds, and build communities by prioritizing a culture of collaboration and respect and fostering the creation of meaningful experiences, for everyone, including our employees, students, volunteers, and guests. Our team of Human Resources professionals applies a Strengths-based approach to its people practices, including, talent acquisition, employee onboarding, talent development and management, employee experience and engagement, and internal communications. The Team is dedicated to enhancing the experiences of our growing volunteer community in impactful and meaning ways. This department also oversees Guest Experience at DC Central Kitchen, ensuring that each guest in our new, state-of-the-art home receives a positive and welcoming experience upon arrival and throughout their visit. The team’s goal is to provide best-in-class customer service to all visitors of our new headquarters, which occupies 36,000 square feet across two floors on Buzzard Point, along the banks of the Anacostia and Potomac rivers.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

The Human Resources Intern will directly assist the HR team with a wide range of projects related to HR compliance, recruiting, onboarding/orientation, employee benefits, and volunteer intern programs. This internship is designed to be both educational and practical. In this position, the intern will learn how to take skills s/he may have acquired in school related to his or her areas of interest and apply them in a professional setting. S/he will gain a better understanding of the role that Human Resources can play in a non-profit setting and be better prepared to work in the arena of human resources and the nonprofit sector. The candidate will also have opportunities to network with the programs, finance, and development staff

6-Week Internship Program

Start date: June 24th- August 2nd 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist the HR team with activities that promote the vision, mission, and values of DC Central Kitchen
• Participate in the creation, planning, and implementation of learning and growth tracks program.  
• Process paperwork including, but not limited to data entry, background checks, performing reference and other pre-employment screening.
• Assist with the planning and scheduling summer All Staff Meeting event.
•  Recommend new approaches, policies, and procedures to effect continual improvements in efficiency of department and services performed.
• Filing and other office support for HR staff 
• Assist in implementing HR policies and procedures by maintaining compliance with federal and state regulations concerning employment. Adhere to all safety rules and regulations
• Perform other duties and tasks as assigned by management and / or duties and tasks needed to drive the vision, mission, and values of DC Central Kitchen.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  

• Current college student with a desire in Human Resources
• Self-starter, comfortable working independently and collaboratively with a team
• Demonstrated ability to maintain 100% confidentiality.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to think clearly and reason well, and willingness to ask questions, solve problems and figure things out.
• Energetic and creative
• Exceptional organizational skills: ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks while maintaining attention to detail.
• Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Must be capable of independent local travel.
• May occasionally move Audio/Visual and other office equipment or lightweight items weighing up to 20 pounds for various meeting and event needs. Some functions of this position may require moderate physical activity, including transporting, positioning, installing, or removing office equipment items, such as printers, computers, phones, and so on.
• Needs to occasionally move about inside the office and commercial kitchen space to access supplies, materials, file cabinets, office machinery, etc.; constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer; constantly positions self to access and maintain computer equipment; and must be able to remain in a stationary position for at least 50% of the time.
• Must be able to work in an environment where exposure to unusual elements such as extreme temperatures, fumes, dirt, smoke, loud noise, and a variety of odors is common.
• This job description is subject to change at any time. 

NOTE: 

This document is an outline of the primary tasks assigned and may be changed at the discretion of management, formally or informally, either verbally or in writing. All team members are expected to assist DC Central Kitchen in achieving its goals even if such tasks are beyond the scope of this outline. The job description does not constitute an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change. 

DC Central Kitchen is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and a Strengths-based organization.