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HR Intern

CompanyCharter Next Generation
LocationLexington
Work ModeOn Site
PostedAugust 24, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The HR Intern will manage front desk operations and provide administrative support throughout the employee lifecycle, including onboarding and offboarding. They will also assist with HR systems, building access management, and internal communications across the facility.
Internship Type
intern
Company Size
1020
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Charter Next Generation (CNG) is a leading producer of specialty films and sustainable material science solutions in North America—advancing the future of flexible packaging and other critical applications across the food, consumer goods, healthcare, and industrial markets. With 2,600+ employee-owners and 18 U.S. facilities, we combine world-class manufacturing with purpose-driven innovation to help solve global challenges: extending food shelf life, reducing waste, protecting products, and enabling a reduced-carbon, circular economy. Our purpose—Enhancing Lives for a Better World—guides everything we do, from the materials we engineer to the partnerships we build. Every day, our employee-owners show that every moment matters—bringing passion, care, and accountability to the work that powers progress. Through our company-wide call to “Own Your Moment,” we empower individuals to lead, innovate, and make a meaningful difference. Our award-winning GreenArrow™ portfolio includes recyclable, compostable, PCR-based, and low-carbon films—helping customers meet their most ambitious sustainability goals without compromising performance or quality. What sets us apart? Every employee is an owner. We are a proud partner of Ownership Works™—ensuring every team member shares in our success and drives it. This shared ownership fuels innovation, agility, and long-term value creation across every part of our business. In 2024, we achieved a significant milestone—producing over 1 billion pounds of film, with 86% designed for recyclability at the point of manufacture. Our progress reflects our deep commitment to sustainability and innovation at scale. We’re proud to be recognized by EcoVadis, CDP, and the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) for our leadership in climate action, transparency, and responsible growth.
About the Role

At CNG, we are owners. We empower every individual to make a significant impact — because every moment matters. Whether you’re starting your career journey or aiming for the next level, we foster a supportive environment where your contributions are valued and celebrated.


Why Join CNG?

Employee Ownership: Every employee receives equity shares, enabling you to participate in our company's growth and prosperity.

Work-Life Balance: We support true work-life integration for all CNG employee owners.

Career Growth: Advance your career within our expanding network of manufacturing facilities with comprehensive training and development programs.

Purpose-Driven Work: Help create sustainable packaging solutions that reduce food waste and protect our environment for future generations.

The Role

  • Manage front desk operations, including greeting visitors, answering phones, managing correspondence, and supporting building security protocols.
  • Provide administrative support throughout the employee lifecycle, including pre-employment activities, onboarding, orientation, and offboarding.
  • Support HR processes and systems, including I-9 documentation, employee records, FMLA paperwork, ADP updates, and data tracking.
  • Manage employee and contractor building access, including badge creation, updates, audits, and deactivation.
  • Serve as a resource for employee questions and appropriately route HR and payroll inquiries.
  • Coordinate new hire apparel inventory and distribution and assist with plant paycheck distribution.
  • Provide scheduling and administrative support for internal interviews and other HR activities.
  • Support plant events and internal communications by creating flyers, updating presentations, and maintaining digital signage across facilities.

Schedule: 

  • Monday-Friday 7am-3pm (flexible)
  • Fall/Winter Internship 


What You'll Do

At CNG, we empower the next generation of leaders who share our commitment to enhancing lives for a better world. Our interns drive real impact through hands-on experience, ownership of meaningful projects, and direct contribution to our sustainable solutions. You'll work alongside industry experts in a culture where curiosity thrives and courage is celebrated.

What You’ll Bring

Essential Qualifications:

  • Currently enrolled in an accredited undergraduate or graduate program, ideally with a focus in HR Management, Business Administration, Communications, Marketing or similar. 
  • Professional and positive attitude with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Strong teamwork, leadership, and interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective relationships
  • Demonstrates curiosity, initiative, and sound judgment in problem-solving situations
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office®, particularly Excel

Ready to Own Your Future?

Join a team where every voice matters, every contribution counts, and every employee shares in our success.

 Charter Next Generation is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Learn More About CNG:

  • Visit our careers page: cnginc.com/careers
  • Discover our employee ownership program: cnginc.com/careers/employee-ownership
  • See what makes us different: cnginc.com/careers/why-cng


Key Skills
Human ResourcesAdministrative SupportOnboardingOffboardingData trackingMicrosoft OfficeExcelCommunicationInterpersonal skillsProblem-solvingLeadershipTeamworkBuilding securityScheduling
Categories
Human ResourcesAdministrativeManufacturingEnvironmental & Sustainability
Benefits
Equity sharesTraining and development programs