Intern - Strategic Communications

Summary: At Aquatech, we tackle the challenges of water scarcity and complexity by leveraging technology, expertise, and financing to deliver comprehensive solutions that reduce carbon and recycled water footprint. As a leading global provider of water and process technology solutions, we help the world's most recognized companies achieve their sustainability and operational goals by implementing innovative approaches for water reuse, desalination, minimal and zero liquid discharge, and critical minerals recovery. Our work catalyzes the transition toward a more sustainable future and showcases our commitment to addressing water's role in climate adaptation. Learn more at www.aquatech.com.

Aquatech has an immediate need for a fulltime Human Resource Intern to work in our Canonsburg, PA office. The hours are Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm. The HR Intern will report to the Human Resource Manager and will perform the duties described in the job description below and will be considered a Non Exempt employee. Must be proficient in computer software and have the ability to learn additional accounting specific software.

The successful candidate will be assigned various projects and administrative duties that will provide an opportunity to gain experience and qualifications in various HR functions.

Core Responsibilities:

• Work to data mine and directly connect and recommend candidates via social media.
• Contribute to various HR-related projects and processes.
• Map competitors’ talent pool.
• Perform some HR administrative responsibilities including scheduling appointments and meetings, coordinating interview schedules.
• May coordinate background checks and support HR Manager with new hire process/on boarding.
• Assist in the administration and support of other HR duties, policies, programs.
• Assist with employee engagement activities.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Previous professional experience a plus, but not required.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel, Power Point, Word, & Outlook.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong proofreading skills, and the ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Must have analytical skills with great attention to detail.
• Must have the ability to work independently or in a team with strong time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Must protect and maintain confidentiality without compromise.

Essential Functions:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above and below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Job Demands:

Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to life, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, limited walking and standing.

Minimum Qualifications / Experience:

• In college pursuing a degree in a Human Resources field.
• Finished Sophomore or Junior year of college.