Recruiting & Human Resources Intern

About ECRE: Eagle Creek Renewable Energy is a leading Independent Power Producer with a focus on the operation of hydropower and developing community-scale solar projects. We believe hydropower and solar are key sustainable resources that play a critical and growing role in meeting demand for clean energy and a low-carbon economy. Through our work, we offset over 1.9 million metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions each year while protecting historical resources and the environment.

About the role: Reporting to the Manager of Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning, this is an exciting opportunity to be immersed within a corporate Human Resources environment and gain critical experience to help jumpstart your career in the HR & Talent Acquisition field. You’ll be tasked with everything from supporting corporate recruiting efforts to assisting with project execution and other HR initiatives as needed.

**This internship will be based out of ECRE's headquarters in Bethesda, Maryland. 

What you’ll do:

Recruiting Support:

• Assist with the creation of job postings on various platforms.
• Manage interview scheduling between candidates and hiring managers.
• Coordinate pre-hire requirements including background checks, reference checks, and employee file creation.
• Participate in new-hire welcome calls and hiring strategy sessions.  
• Gain exposure to corporate talent acquisition procedures & full-cycle recruitment strategy.
• Other administrative duties as assigned.

Human Resources Support & Project Management:

• Support the HR team in preparing presentations for management, as well as assisting with Company newsletter preparation.
• Personnel file clean up, organization and maintenance. 
• Assist with general HR projects and tasks as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

What skills and experience you’ll need:

• Currently pursuing a degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• The desire to set your sights on a career within Human Resources or Talent Acquisition.
• Ability to prioritize workload, multitask, and pay close attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong interpersonal skills to effectively interact with all levels of staff and the capacity to work independently as well as in collaboration with others is required.
• Previous corporate internship experience preferred but not required.