Human Resources Intern

The Kalamazoo Regional Educational Service Agency (KRESA) is a critical part of Michigan’s education system serving the Greater Kalamazoo region and provides specialized services to schools and communities and optimizes resources by centralizing innovative programs and services.  We partner with school districts and the broader community to offer essential programs including early childhood education, special education, career learning, and educator development, ensuring that learners of all ages receive the support they need. 

We are currently seeking a Human Resources Intern at our Service Center in Portage, Michigan. The essential responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to:

• Administrative and Receptionist Support: Serves as first point of contact for visitors, applicants, and employees at the Service Center, providing excellent customer service and directing inquiries appropriately.  Answers and directs phone calls in a professional manner.  Provides administrative support to the Executive Director of HR and other members of the HR team.  Assists with the preparation of documents, reports, and presentations.
• Recruiting Coordination:  Assist in the coordination of the recruitment process including posting job openings, scheduling interviews, and communicating with candidates. Utilize various sourcing methods to identify and attract qualified candidates, including online job boards, social media platforms, networking events, and university career fairs. Review resumes and applications to screen candidates based on qualifications, experience, and alignment with organizational values and requirements.
• Fingerprinting and Background Checks:  Facilitate the fingerprinting process for new hires and contracted staff at KRESA and local districts.  Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Processes and administers agency-wide tuition reimbursement program.

Qualified candidates will be actively pursuing a degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Education, or related field with a passion for education and excellent communication and interpersonal skills.  Previous experience in human resources or recruiting preferred but not required.  Regular and consistent in-person attendance is a must.

This is a part-time year-round position in job grade 14 with an hourly rate of pay between $20.87 and $23.82.  The position works a regular schedule of 20-25 hours per week that may be adjusted to accommodate the candidate’s class schedule.

KRESA part-time employees enjoy a comprehensive benefit offering that includes paid time off, retirement benefits through Michigan’s Office of Retirement Services, student loan forgiveness and wellness incentives – all within a supportive and caring culture centered around our values of collaboration, innovation, compassion, integrity, and respect.

A Great Place to Live and Work

Kalamazoo was recently recognized as a great place to live in the 2024 50 Best Places to Live roundup by Money.com. Kalamazoo was noted for its abundant family-friendly activities and appreciation for artisan-crafted goods, as well as the Kalamazoo Promise, a scholarship for each Kalamazoo Public School resident graduate that provides up to 100% tuition for post-secondary education.

Notice of Non-discrimination: It is the policy of Kalamazoo Regional Educational Service Agency that no discriminating practices based on race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation or sexual identity), disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category be allowed during any program, activity, service or in employment. The following position at Kalamazoo RESA has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policy: Executive Director of Human Resources. Contact information: 269-250-9200, 1819 E. Milham Ave, Portage, MI 49002.