Office of Human Resources Intern (Unpaid) - Central Office - Decatur, Georgia
Summary
The Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice, Human Resources Internship unit has established a statewide internship program that will gain hands on experience supporting the daily administrative and operational tasks of the agencies. The intern in this unit role will help orchestrate the recruitment process for all intern across the state of Georgia for the agency. The internship is designed for students who are interested in Human Resources processes and would like practical exposure to the Office of Human Resources operations in a professional workplace environment. This position will be under the guidance of the Internship Program Coordinator.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities
Review resumes and applications for interns
Assist with scheduling interview with business partners
Support tracking of outreach efforts
Help coordinate materials, schedules, and communications related to program visibility
Assist with recruitment reporting and documentation as needed
Monthly review of internship-specific recruitment fairs, including date of event, cost to register, deadline to register, number of representatives allowed, location, and type (all majors, criminal justice, business, etc) submitted on the final business day of each month
Assist with planning logistics, materials, and scheduling for fair participation
Support on-site attendance as needed
Track number of students reached and number that become interns
Minimum Qualifications:
Student enrolled in a Georgia High school, technical college, or university. Must be currently enrolled during the internship.
Preferred Skills:
Currently enrolled in or recently completed coursework in Criminal Justice, Public Relations, Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration or related fields
Strong interest in Human Resources and People management
Ability to maintain professionalism, confidentiality, and ethical standards
Must meet the age requirements and pass background screening
Commitment:
The internship is available from May 2, 2026, through August 3, 2026.
No more than 29 hours per week, 10-12 weeks total for a program or possibly longer, flexible workdays around the class schedule.
Position Location
Department of Juvenile Justice Central Office: 3408 Covington Hwy Decatur, Georgia 30032
THIS IS AN INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL INTERN ANNOUNCEMENT
THIS IS AN UNCLASSIFIED POSITION.
THE SELECTED APPLICANT FOR THE POSITION WILL BE SUBJECT TO A REFERENCE CHECK AND CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK, WHERE APPLICABLE
PLEASE INCLUDE ALL RELEVANT JOB AND EDUCATION INFORMATION ON THE APPLICATION FOR CONSIDERATION.
ALL APPLICATIONS WILL BE PRESCREENED.
