BRAVE College Intern - Assistant Board Member (Focus: HR)

About The B.R.A.V.E. Project™ The B.R.A.V.E. Project™ is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering individuals and communities to build resilience, address adversity, and promote mental health and well-being. We achieve our mission through:

• Educational programs
• Advocacy initiatives
• Community engagement efforts

Our goal is to inspire individuals to lead happier, healthier lives. College Intern Role – Human Resources (Assistant Board Member) ⚠️ This is an unpaid internship. As a Human Resources College Intern with The B.R.A.V.E. Project™, you will:

• Serve as an Assistant Board Member
• Appear on our official Board of Directors webpage in this capacity
• Receive hands-on nonprofit governance and operations exposure
• Gain executive-level mentorship within Human Resources and workforce systems development

To be considered for this role, you must provide:

• Proof of active enrollment in an accredited college or university
• An unofficial transcript
• A valid university-issued email address
• A university reference (teacher or professor)

This ensures the integrity of our mentorship pipeline and confirms active student status. Human Resources Intern – Focus Area We are currently seeking a self-starter who can build, refine, and strengthen our internal HR systems. The ideal candidate is:

• Proactive
• Detail-oriented
• Organized
• Comfortable creating structure where systems are evolving

Primary focus areas include:

• Building and refining our Volunteer & Intern Intake Process
• Developing and improving our Exit Interview and Offboarding Process
• Creating structured onboarding workflows
• Reviewing and organizing HR documentation
• Strengthening compliance tracking systems
• Collaborating with our AI/Digital Officer to create onboarding and training videos

If your major or minor is in:

• Human Resources
• Organizational Leadership
• Business Administration
• Public Administration
• Psychology
• Or a related field

APPLY TODAY. We are actively recruiting a year-long intern to help build foundational workforce systems. College Majors & Minors — APPLY TODAY The B.R.A.V.E. Project™ intentionally aligns interns with Board Officers in their field of study to provide hands-on, real-world executive mentorship. Human Resources Majors or Minors will:

• Be assigned to our Human Resources Officer
• Participate in direct operational HR development
• Help design and implement workforce systems

You will gain hands-on experience learning:

• Volunteer onboarding system design
• Intake documentation development
• Exit interview design and implementation
• Policy documentation refinement
• Workforce compliance tracking
• Talent engagement and retention strategies
• Organizational workflow development
• HR documentation audits
• Digital training video development in collaboration with our AI/Digital Officer

This is direct operational exposure — not observation. You will actively build and refine HR systems for a functioning nonprofit organization. Position Summary The BRAVE Human Resources College Intern – Assistant Board Member will:

• Strengthen and professionalize workforce systems
• Focus on intake, onboarding, documentation, and offboarding
• Assist with digital training system development
• Support HR governance infrastructure

This position is designed to provide:

• Executive exposure
• Governance experience
• HR systems development experience
• Operational leadership growth

Key Responsibilities

Board Member Support

• Assist the Human Resources Officer with projects and system development
• Support workforce coordination initiatives

Intake & Onboarding Development

• Build structured intake forms
• Develop onboarding checklists
• Create documentation systems
• Improve workflow processes

Exit Process Development

• Design a standardized exit interview process
• Implement structured offboarding procedures
• Analyze feedback for continuous improvement

Training Development

• Collaborate with the AI/Digital Officer
• Script onboarding videos
• Develop structured training modules
• Assist with digital content production

Documentation & Compliance

• Organize and maintain HR records
• Assist with compliance tracking
• Support policy refinement

Collaboration

• Work closely with Board members and interns
• Support cross-functional workforce initiatives

Qualifications

• Active enrollment in an accredited college or university required
• Major or minor in Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration, Organizational Leadership, or related field
• Self-starter with strong initiative
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently AND as part of a team
• Commitment to the mission and values of The B.R.A.V.E. Project™

Term and Compensation

• This position is voluntary and unpaid
• The Human Resources College Intern / Assistant Board Member serves a renewable term
• May be eligible for reimbursement of approved volunteer-related expenses

Review of Policy

• This policy should be reviewed annually
• Adjustments may be made to align with strategic goals
• Updates may reflect changes in organizational needs or operations

Application Process Interested candidates should:

• Visit www.braveprojects.org
• Click on the College Intern Program Tab
• Select: “BRAVE College Intern Application: College Intern Program - Brave”
• Email resume or interest paragraph to: [email protected]

Attach Proof of Enrollment:

• Unofficial transcript
• University-issued email address

Applications will be reviewed by the Board of Directors. The B.R.A.V.E. Project™ is an equal opportunity organization. We encourage candidates of all backgrounds and experiences to apply. Industry Non-profit Organizations Employment Type Internship Apply tot his job Apply To this Job