HUMAN RESOURCES
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Human Resources
Human Resources – HR Administrator
Jane Dixon, Sr. Director of Human Resources
The Boston Foundation, 75 Arlington St., Boston MA 02116
Yes, it is near the Arlington stop on the green line
16 hours/week
Monday - Thursday
To be determined to take intern’s school schedule into account
$15.00/hour + $180 travel stipend
Company Overview:
The Boston Foundation, Greater Boston’s community foundation, is one of the oldest and largest community
foundations in the nation. It serves as a partner in philanthropy through separate charitable funds established by
donors either for the general benefit of the community or for special purposes. In addition to being the largest
grant maker in New England, the Foundation is a civic leader and a sponsor of special initiatives that address
the region’s most pressing challenges. The Philanthropic Initiative (TPI), an operating unit of the Foundation,
designs and implements custom philanthropic strategies for families, foundations, and corporations around the
globe. For more information, visit http://www.tbf.org.
Department Overview: The Human Resources department is responsible for developing and implementing,
policies and programs for recruitment, employee onboarding and orientation, employee relations, performance
management, training and development, and employee benefit management and administration. The department
fosters a culture that supports and furthers the Boston Foundation’s mission, vision and values.
Job Description: The intern will be responsible for providing overall administrative support to the Human
Resources department, including: maintaining Human Resources files; scheduling interviews with managers
and job applicants; greeting job applicants and ensuring adherence to interview schedules; preparing packages
for new hires, terminations and leaves of absence; producing meeting materials; participating in scheduling,
planning and execution of employee events; managing HR resources on the Foundation’s Intranet; and
providing coverage at the reception desk, as necessary.
Basic Qualifications
 Demonstrated good interpersonal/communication skills, both written & verbal
 Ability to handle confidential information
 Good computer/technical skills – Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
 Demonstrated punctuality & organization
 Proven good analytical skills and attention to detail
Desired Qualifications:
 Human Resources experience a plus