College intern (human resources)

The Sac Metro Air District is hiring a college intern to work in Human Resources. This internship will allow a college student to gain real-world HR experience while making a tangible impact. In this role, the intern will work closely with a small, supportive HR team at a mid-sized public agency (approx. 100 employees), giving direct exposure to how Human Resources operates day to day.
Typical Duties

The HR Intern will help with recruiting, gain experience in essential administrative work, and collaborate on meaningful projects such as updating job descriptions, modernizing promotional criteria, and assisting with research to update the employee handbook. It’s a great opportunity to build practical skills, strengthen a resume, and see the impact of HR work firsthand.
Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must:
• Be actively enrolled in a community college or university for the duration of the internship (limited post-graduation work may be considered).
• Be pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree, with demonstrated interest in Human Resources.
• Possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to successfully perform the duties of the position.
• Have a strong proficiency with computer software applications, especially Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Demonstrate an excellent attention to detail, strong written and verbal communications skills, and critical thinking ability.
• Have the capacity and discipline to work independently and maintain confidentiality.

IMPORTANT APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: Applications MUST include both a cover letter and resume; incomplete applications may be rejected. All materials, including responses to supplemental questions, must be the applicant’s own work and may not be generated by others or by Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools. Prior experience is preferred but not required. If applicable, previous employment from at least the past five (5) years must be listed in the Employment History/Work Experience section; a resume or supplemental responses will not substitute for this information. References to a resume in place of completing application sections, including the supplemental application questions, will not be accepted. The application must clearly demonstrate how the applicant meets the minimum qualifications, including relevant education and experience. Working Conditions & Physical Demands

Summer & School Break Schedule: Work hours are flexible and will be based on the intern's availability and interest. Typically, interns can work between 20 and 40 hours per week, depending on project needs, with hours varying as workload changes.

School Year Schedule: Work hours are flexible and will be arranged around the intern's class schedule -- school is the priority. Interns typically work 8–12 hours per week, with some variation depending on workload and availability.

Flexible/Hybrid Work Model: The HR Department operates Monday through Friday in a hybrid environment. If scheduled to work, team members are required to be on-site on Tuesdays, the Division’s designated in-office day, and may be scheduled for additional in-office days as needed. Remote work is available for the remainder of the week. Interns are also required to work on-site for the District’s monthly All-Hands Day if it falls on a scheduled workday; this may occur on a Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday and may replace the Division’s regular in-office day for that week.

Hours per Fiscal Year: Not to exceed 960. Interviews are tentatively scheduled for Tuesday, May 12 with the internship expected to start within a week or two, depending on the successful candidate's availability.

Estimated Duration of Internship: up to one year (to June 2027)

Pay: Undergraduate Intern: $19.53/hour* Graduate Intern: $21.25/hour* *NOTE: If approved by the Board of Directors, the hourly rate of pay will be adjusted by a 2.9% Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) effective the pay period containing July 1, 2026.