Internship | Human Resources Intern

Description

Join the Neighborhood!
Austin PBS is looking for a Human Resources Intern to join our team. If you are organized, detail-oriented, and passionate about supporting HR/People functions in a collaborative environment, we encourage you to apply!

About Austin PBS, KLRU-TV

Austin PBS is your locally owned, community-supported PBS station in Central Texas. With thousands of hours of programming across multiple platforms and hundreds of community events each year, Austin PBS has the potential to reach nearly every household daily.

Each year, we broadcast 35,000 hours of free, curated content across our four channels and the PBS app, covering arts, culture, history, public affairs, and both local and national news.

But we are more than just a TV station—we are a mission-driven nonprofit media organization. Our goal is to educate, inspire, and entertain Central Texans through engaging programming and community events. Last year alone, we hosted over 90 events with more than 100,000 attendees. Visit video.austinpbs.org or download the free PBS app to explore our local programs and learn more about Austin PBS.

Position Overview:

Austin PBS is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented undergraduate student to join our Human Resources team as a Human Resources Intern. This role offers hands-on experience supporting core HR functions, with a focus on recruitment, onboarding, employee engagement, and internship program coordination. The HR Intern will work closely with the HR Generalist to help support a positive employee and intern experience while gaining exposure to HR best practices in a nonprofit media organization. This opportunity is ideal for students interested in pursuing a career in human resources, organizational development, or nonprofit administration.

Role & Responsibilities:

• Internship Program Support: Assist in coordinating the Austin PBS internship program, including recruiting, onboarding, scheduling orientations, and communicating with interns and supervisors.
• Employee Engagement & Culture: Help plan and execute employee and intern engagement initiatives, including professional development events, recognition programs, and internal communications.
• Recruitment Support: Assist with posting job/internship openings, tracking applicants, scheduling interviews, and maintaining recruiting records.
• HR Administration: Provide administrative support including document preparation, maintaining personnel records, and ensuring data accuracy across internal systems.
• Communications & Content: Support development of HR-related communications, such as newsletters, onboarding materials, and intern handbooks.
• Training & Development: Assist in the creation and implementation of training programs for new employees or managers.

Important Information:

• Applications open: July 20, 2026
• Deadline to Apply: August 7, 2026
• Internship Duration: September 7 – December 11, 2026
• Pay rate: $20 per hour

Physical Demands

The working conditions are primarily a general office setting, with some self-provided travel to off-site events and engagements

Equal Opportunity Employer

Austin PBS believes that diversity is important to our success. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin or ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, religion, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic or basis protected by law.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• Current undergraduate student (preferably majoring in Human Resources, Business Administration, Communications, or a related field).
• Current undergraduate student, must be actively enrolled in an accredited college or university degree program during the full duration of the internship
• Student must be available for a minimum of 13 weeks of this internship
• Internship will be in-person, with some hybrid work
• Interest in human resources, organizational culture, recruitment, or nonprofit management.
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and/or Google Workspace; experience with Canva, Adobe Suite, and social media platforms is a plus.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a professional environment.