People Operations Intern

Location: Remote / Flexible

Type: Internship (Unpaid)

Duration: 4–8 weeks

Hours: 5–10 hours per week

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About Hype Nerds

Hype Nerds empowers communities, startups, small businesses, and nonprofits by combining creative storytelling, technology, and human-centered innovation. We focus on helping small organizations grow, while also training the next generation of digital leaders through hands-on project experience, mentorship, and real-world impact.

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Position Overview

We are seeking a People Operations Intern to support our recruiting and talent onboarding efforts. This role is perfect for someone who is organized, communicative, and excited to work behind the scenes to help build teams that make a difference.

As a People Operations Intern, you will assist with recruiting, applicant screening, onboarding systems, and internal talent coordination across multiple projects and nonprofit partnerships.

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Key Responsibilities

• Review and refine job descriptions for ongoing roles and internship opportunities

• Post and manage listings on job boards, internship platforms, and social media

• Review incoming applications and assist in screening candidates

• Track applicant progress using our applicant tracking and onboarding systems

• Schedule and participate in group interviews and info sessions

• Maintain candidate communications and send follow-up messages

• Assist with onboarding paperwork, training modules, and system setup for new interns or team members

• Support team culture initiatives, collaboration spaces, and people operations workflows

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What You’ll Gain

This is an unpaid internship, primarily in service of nonprofits, small businesses, and community initiatives. Instead of traditional compensation, you’ll receive:

• ✅ Hands-on training in People Operations, HR coordination, and recruitment processes

• ✅ Certification of Completion for internship hours and skills gained

• ✅ Mentorship from founders and experienced team members

• ✅ Real-world work experience working with live teams, systems, and applicants

• ✅ Professional recommendation (based on performance)

• ✅ Placement assistance for future roles, freelance work, or continued work with Hype Nerds

• 🌟 Top-performing candidates may be offered immediate paid contract or staff roles

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Ideal Candidate

• Interested in HR, recruiting, organizational psychology, business, leadership, or related fields

• Strong communication and writing skills

• Organized, dependable, and responsive

• Comfortable using tools like Google Workspace, Airtable/Notion, or applicant tracking systems (training provided)

• Able to work independently in a remote environment

 • ENTHUSIASTIC about an an opportunity where the benefit is not monetary but is instead training, work experience, community impact, mentorship, and (pending performance) professional recommendation, and potential future contract work.

• Passionate about community impact, nonprofits, or supporting mission-driven teams

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Commitment

• Duration: 4–8 weeks

• Hours: 5–10 hours per week (flexible around school or work schedules)

• Fully remote with periodic mostly-optional live meetings, team huddles, and group interview sessions