Human Resource Intern - Summer 2027

RF-SMART
Jacksonville, FL
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Students with leadership experience and interest in HR processes will find this internship with real responsibilities and structured development in Jacksonville, FL.

Best fit for

  • Undergraduate or graduate students with leadership experience and a drive for process improvement.
    — “Demonstrated leadership skills”
  • Candidates seeking hands-on exposure to multiple HR domains and mentorship from leaders.
    — “direct access to leaders across the organization”

Things to consider

  • The role is in-office only, requiring full-time availability during the summer.
    — “Available to work 40 hours per week in-office”
  • No visa sponsorship is offered, so candidates must be eligible to work in the US without future support.
    — “Employer does not sponsor applicants for employment visa status”

How to stand out

  • Highlight specific process improvement projects or leadership roles in your resume and interview responses.
    — “Interest in process improvement”
  • Demonstrate experience with administrative support in training or meeting environments.
    — “Prepare rooms for and provide administrative support for training sessions”
  • Emphasize your ability to handle structured development and learn new skills quickly.
    — “approximately 5–6 hours each week are built into your schedule for structured development”
  • Showcase your ability to organize and manage data effectively.
    — “Organize and update HR data”
  • Mention any prior research experience in HR topics or related fields.
    — “Conduct research on HR topics”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Individual

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What success looks like

  • support HR operations
  • conduct research on HR topics
Typical background
currently enrolled in a degree program

Skills & requirements

Required

Administrative SupportHR Data ManagementATS Usage

Preferred

Presentation SkillsResearch

Stack & domain

Total RewardsOrganizational DevelopmentTalent AcquisitionHR Business PartnersATSHR Data ManagementLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingHuman ResourcesTalent ManagementTrainingRecruitment

About the role

Original posting from RF-SMART via Greenhouse

Human Resources Internship - Summer 2027

US East Office (Jacksonville, FL)

We exist to transform our customers and change lives 

About our Summer Internship Program

RF-SMART's Summer Internship Program gives you real work, real responsibility, and direct access to leaders across the organization. This is a 12-week, full-time experience—not a resume line item, but a launchpad.

The Human Resources Intern reports to the Executive Vice President of Human Resources. As an HR Intern you will be responsible for supporting our Human Resources operations including Total Rewards, Organizational Development ,Talent Acquisition, and Human Resource Business Partners.

What You'll Do

Alongside your project work, approximately 5–6 hours each week are built into your schedule for structured development. These two tracks run simultaneously.

Role Responsibilities:

Collaborate to complete projects to support the initiatives and activities of the HR Department 

Prepare rooms for and provide administrative support for training sessions and other meetings

Assist in Talent Acquisition team interview coordination 

Update candidate files in our current ATS, Greenhouse

Organize and update HR data

Conduct research on HR topics 

Grow and Connect:

Discover your natural talents through a CliftonStrengths assessment

Develop presentation skills, communication, and professional presence through workshops and intentional projects to showcase your learned skills and abilities

Collaborate on a group innovation project that spans the full 12 weeks

Hear directly from RF-SMART leaders in our Meet the Leader series—interactive sessions covering career paths, industry insights, and real advice

Build your network at our intern alumni panel and networking mixer

Participate in volunteer events, National Intern Day, and company-wide activities

Access LinkedIn Learning throughout the summer

What You Bring:

Currently enrolled in a degree program at the time of the internship

Available to work 40 hours per week in-office

Eligible to work in the United States for any employer without future sponsorship

Program Details

Duration: May 10, 2027 - July 30, 2027 (12 weeks)

Hours: 40 hours per week in Summer

Pay: $20/hour

Location: Jacksonville, FL

Open to undergraduate students, graduate students, and May/Spring graduates

Why You’ll Love It Here

The RF-SMART Internship Program exists to partner with students to equip them with the skills they need to become successful professionals while they complete meaningful work at RF-SMART, while supporting our mission of transforming our customers and changing lives.  We look for students who are curious, strong communicators, and motivated to take ownership of their work. If you want more than just a summer job and you're looking for real exposure, mentorship, challenge, and a launchpad for your career, start at RF-SMART.

Our Talent Acquisition Team will review all applications and reach out to qualified candidates with next steps.   

Employer does not sponsor applicants for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status).

General Information:  The above noted job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities that may be assigned, but rather to give a general sense of the responsibilities and expectations of the job. As the nature of business demands change so, too, may the essential functions of this specific position and/or the skills and abilities required. RF-SMART is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.

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Source: RF-SMART careers (Greenhouse)

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