HR Intern

WHO WE ARE: The Elmhurst Park District, established in 1920 and located 16 miles west of Chicago, provides parks, recreation facilities and programs to meet our mission of enriching lives while having fun. Join our team and be part of an organization that values being community focused, providing customer service excellence, working with integrity, having fun, and fostering belonging. We are looking for someone will help us achieve our vision of becoming a national leader in providing parks and recreation experiences to our community.

We have an exciting short-term job opportunity as HR Intern! The HR Intern will gain hands-on experience in HR processes across the employee lifecycle and assist with onboarding during the District's peak hiring season with the opening and start of our summer facilities and programs. The ideal candidates are currently pursuing a degree in Human Resources, are proactive, detail-oriented, innovative, and possess excellent communication skills with both internal and external customers.

• Assist in the new hire onboarding process including sending new hire packets, ensuring packet completion, running state mandated background checks, and ensuring required orientation trainings are completed.
• Track the progress of new hires throughout the hiring process, ensuring that all steps are completed in a timely manner.
• Perform accurate data entry relating to newly hired employees, returning employees, and separated employees.
• Regularly update the HR team and hiring supervisors on the status and progress of new hires and returning employees throughout the onboarding process.
• Provide general administrative assistance to the HR team, including scanning documents and reports, filing, and organizing physical and digital records.
• Attend job fairs to promote the District and recruit for open positions.
• Assist in the planning of the District’s Spring job fair.
• Assist in the implementation of the employee wellness program.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING:

• High school graduate or equivalent, pursuing a degree in human resources, parks and recreation administration, business administration or a related field.

• Good problem-solving, communication and organizational skills.

• Good oral and written communication skills.

• Good internal and external customer service skills

• Ability to work independently

WHEN YOU’LL WORK:

• You'll work between 15-20 hours per week between January-June 2025 at the Administrative Office building.

• The expected schedule consists of weekdays with daytime and/or afternoon hours, along with occasional evening or weekend hours depending on recruiting and onboarding needs.

WHAT YOU’LL GET:

• The hourly rate for this position is $15.00/hour.

• This position falls under Pay Grade E with a pay range of $14.00 - $19.00.

In exchange for your time and talent, we offer a generous benefits package to SEASONAL EMPLOYEES, including:

• Free individual pool pass and Courts Plus membership!
• Free miniature golf and batting cages at The Hub (employee only)!
• 20% off food purchases at The Hub concession stand!
• Employee social activities!
• Values Recognition Program!
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Credit Union (Central Credit Union of Illinois)

** The Elmhurst Park District is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring process may contact the Director of Human Resources & Risk at jbruns@epd.org.**

For more information about the Elmhurst Park District, please visit epd.org!!

Additional Legal Statements

Elmhurst Park District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Elmhurst Park District ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability. Elmhurst Park District has a policy of active recruitment of qualified minority teachers and non-certified employees. Any individual needing assistance in making application for any opening should contact the Department of Human Resources.

The district is required by state statute (70 ILCS 1205/8-23) to obtain criminal conviction information concerning applicants, and shall perform a criminal background check for applicants for all positions, including the position for which you have applied. Applicants are not obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of convictions. Conviction of offenses enumerated in subsection (c) of said statute shall automatically disqualify the applicant from consideration for working for the district. All other convictions shall not automatically disqualify the applicant from consideration, but rather, the conviction will be considered in relationship to the specific job.