Human Resources/Operations Intern
- Internship, onsite
- Cabrini Green Legal Aid
- Chicago, United States of America
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About Cabrini Green Legal Aid
Cabrini Green Legal Aid (CGLA) was established in 1973 to serve the legal needs arising from the lack of opportunity, criminalization of poverty, and racial inequity experienced within Chicago's Cabrini Green public housing community. Since then, CGLA has grown beyond a single neighborhood to become a citywide, countywide, and statewide leader in proactively filling the void of legal representation, wraparound services, legal information and resources, and advocacy exclusively for low-income individuals negatively impacted by the criminal legal system. Any engagement with the criminal legal system can greatly disrupt an individual, family, and community's quality of life.
CGLA is distinguished among legal aid service providers locally, throughout Illinois, and nationally as having expertise in legal matters related to the direct and collateral consequences of the criminal legal system. Since 2014, we have been the sole legal aid services provider serving Cook County with the distinction of focusing exclusively on individuals and families who have been adversely impacted by the criminal legal system in all legal program areas: criminal records, emerging adults, criminal defense, housing law, and family law. We provide direct legal services, advocate for policy reforms, and provide legal information and resources to other legal aid organizations, pro bono attorneys, and the general public. We also support our clients holistically with wraparound social services from our social workers. Our policy and advocacy work is not performed as a separate entity; rather it is informed by our legal services and the lived experiences of our Leadership Council, an Advisory Group made up of former CGLA clients and community members directly impacted by the criminal legal system.
CGLA’s Mission, Purpose and Vision
We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented HR & Operations Intern to assist our team with various administrative tasks and HR/Operations-related projects. This part-time, unpaid internship provides an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in department processes, recruitment, employee engagement, and administrative support.
Responsibilities
Interested candidates should send their resume and a brief cover letter explaining their interest in the internship. Qualified candidates will be currently enrolled in college level coursework, and will receive credit for their internship through their school.
Cabrini Green Legal Aid (CGLA) was established in 1973 to serve the legal needs arising from the lack of opportunity, criminalization of poverty, and racial inequity experienced within Chicago's Cabrini Green public housing community. Since then, CGLA has grown beyond a single neighborhood to become a citywide, countywide, and statewide leader in proactively filling the void of legal representation, wraparound services, legal information and resources, and advocacy exclusively for low-income individuals negatively impacted by the criminal legal system. Any engagement with the criminal legal system can greatly disrupt an individual, family, and community's quality of life.
CGLA is distinguished among legal aid service providers locally, throughout Illinois, and nationally as having expertise in legal matters related to the direct and collateral consequences of the criminal legal system. Since 2014, we have been the sole legal aid services provider serving Cook County with the distinction of focusing exclusively on individuals and families who have been adversely impacted by the criminal legal system in all legal program areas: criminal records, emerging adults, criminal defense, housing law, and family law. We provide direct legal services, advocate for policy reforms, and provide legal information and resources to other legal aid organizations, pro bono attorneys, and the general public. We also support our clients holistically with wraparound social services from our social workers. Our policy and advocacy work is not performed as a separate entity; rather it is informed by our legal services and the lived experiences of our Leadership Council, an Advisory Group made up of former CGLA clients and community members directly impacted by the criminal legal system.
CGLA’s Mission, Purpose and Vision
- Mission: We provide holistic legal services that include social support services and advocacy for individuals and communities negatively impacted by the criminal legal system.
- Purpose: CGLA exists to remove barriers to equity in the criminal legal system.
- Vision: A more just and equitable criminal legal system.
We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented HR & Operations Intern to assist our team with various administrative tasks and HR/Operations-related projects. This part-time, unpaid internship provides an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in department processes, recruitment, employee engagement, and administrative support.
Responsibilities
- Support employee onboarding processes by preparing new hire documentation and coordinating orientation schedules
- Assist in organizing and executing employee engagement initiatives
- Help with administrative tasks such as data entry, filing, and document management
- Conduct research on HR best practices and contribute to policy development
- Assist with maintaining HR systems and databases
- Complete vendor expense reports
- Manage kitchen inventory by ordering, stocking and organizing goods
- Help with creating guides and signage for the office
- Assist in operational requests (purchase orders, technology swaps)
- Participate in other HR/ Operationrelated projects as assigned
- Currently pursuing or recently graduated with a degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Interest in Human Resources and employee relations
- Flexible, with an expected commitment of 20-25 hours per week
- Gain hands-on experience in Human Resources
- Exposure to real-world HR practices and projects
- Professional development opportunities
- Flexible working hours to accommodate academic or other commitments
Interested candidates should send their resume and a brief cover letter explaining their interest in the internship. Qualified candidates will be currently enrolled in college level coursework, and will receive credit for their internship through their school.
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