Westchester County Human Resources Department, White Plains
Job Description for HR Administration Unit
How to Apply: Click this link to apply: Fall 2026 Westchester County Internship Application – Fill out form
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Conducting Internet research as needed for training and policy initiatives.
- Reviewing current training materials and suggesting revisions (requires basic proficiency with PowerPoint).
- Assisting Recruitment Coordinator with talent management efforts (ex. attendance at Job Fairs; reviewing and logging resumes; creating and/or revising materials to be shared as resource for hiring managers)
- Assembling folders for monthly New Hire Orientation sessions. May also attend a session to observe Onboarding process.
- Logging results of pre-employment screenings and filing/shredding documents (requires basic proficiency with MS Excel).
- Assisting with special projects dependent on time of year (ex. Recognition Ceremony; Affirmative Action Plan)
- May be asked to create employee surveys and register attendees for training using an online survey tool.
- May assist HR presenters with logistics at trainings or functions
Majors relevant to the work being done in the internship include:
- Business Management
- Business Technologies
- Liberal Arts & Sciences (Social Sciences; Psychology; Sociology
- Human Services
Additional Eligibility Criteria:
- GPA: 2.5 or better, student in good standing
- 24 hours of earned credits at time of internship
- Approval of Curriculum Char or other Faculty in Major
- Ability to work 8 hours a week/120 hours over the semester in the internship
- Must be enrolled at SUNY WCC in a credit bearing industry related degree program at time of internship.
Other Important Details:
- The Human Resources Department is a public-facing department. Interns are expected to present themselves in a manner appropriate to a professional office setting, including a dress Code that is business casual.
- Hiring Manager: Kara A. Merrill – Director of Administration
- Attendance: Intern should honor pre-determined schedule and provide advance notice whenever possible of any need to change the schedule. Also to call or text supervisor immediately if unable to come in for the day. County HR will use the College’s timekeeping system for interns to log hours.
- Pay: WCC College Interns will be paid by the college at minimum wage for up to 120 hours. Must be enrolled in credit bearing course at WCC during time on internship to be paid.
- Duration & Hours: FALL 2026: 15-week Fall semester would equate to 8 hours/week. Schedule determined by department and student.
How to Apply: Click this link to apply: Fall 2026 Westchester County Internship Application – Fill out form