Human Resources Project & Data Intern

Duration: Spring/Summer 2026 (10–12 weeks) with potential extension based on organizational needs

The New York Academy of Medicine seeks a motivated and detail-oriented intern to support Human Resources projects and data initiatives. This internship provides hands‑on experience in project coordination, HR research, and data analysis while offering exposure to nonprofit HR operations and compliance practices.

• Track HR projects, timelines, and deliverables
• Gather and organize data to support HR initiatives and strategic planning
• Conduct research and prepare summaries, dashboards, and reports
• Assist in documenting workflows and process improvements
• Coordinate interview scheduling and recruitment logistics
• Assist with onboarding preparation and tracking required documentation
• Assist with auditing and maintaining HRIS records for accuracy
• Compile HR metrics and support reporting needs
• Support data gathering for compliance and internal reporting
• Conduct research related to employment law and HR best practices
• Assist with policy updates and documentation initiatives
• Support training initiatives, employee engagement efforts, and special projects
• Provide administrative support to the HR team as needed

• Project management and workflow tracking skills
• Data collection, analysis, and reporting techniques
• HR compliance and nonprofit HR operations
• Professional communication and organizational effectiveness

• Current undergraduate or graduate student, or recent graduate, in Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration, Data Analytics, or related field
• Strong organizational, research, and analytical skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel preferred)
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail
• Academic Credit

This internship may be eligible for academic credit depending on your institution’s requirements. Students seeking credit are responsible for coordinating with their academic advisor and providing required documentation.

Hybrid schedule with both remote and onsite work in New York City. Interns must be authorized to work in the United States.

This is a paid internship position. Interns are classified as temporary hourly employees and will be compensated in accordance with applicable federal, New York State, and New York City labor laws, including earned safe and sick leave requirements where applicable.

Please submit a resume and brief cover letter outlining your interest and availability to:
Jacqueline Bonilla, Director of Human Resources – [email protected].