Talent and HR Assistant (Summer)

Position: Talent and HR Assistant (Summer)
Reports To: Director of HR
Location: Jackson, MS
Compensation: $15 per hour for up to 15 hours per week from June 1 through September 1

At RePublic Schools, your work advances academic excellence and expands opportunity for every scholar. Every day, you partner with scholars and families to unlock opportunity through rigorous, joyful instruction and a deep commitment to academic excellence. We believe all scholars deserve grade-level work, strong teaching, and high expectations.

RePublic invests deeply in its people through intentional development, competitive compensation and benefits, and meaningful recognition of the impact you make. Grow as an authentic leader within a high-performing, collaborative culture – where your voice matters, your excellence is nurtured, and your work helps reimagine what public education can be in the South.

The Talent and HR Assistant (Summer) provides hands-on support to the Talent and Human Resources team during the peak hiring and onboarding season. This role offers practical experience in recruiting, onboarding, and HR operations while contributing to the successful preparation of staff for the upcoming school year. The position is ideal for someone interested in gaining real-world experience in Human Resources, recruiting, education, or nonprofit operations.

THE ROLE

• Reviewing resumes and supporting the candidate screening process to help identify strong candidates aligned to the organization’s needs and mission
• Communicating with candidates in a professional and timely manner regarding application status, interview scheduling, hiring steps, and onboarding requirements.
• Supporting the processing of new hires by assisting with onboarding paperwork, tracking completion of hiring documents, and ensuring new hires are prepared for their first day.
• Organizing materials and logistics for New Teacher Training, ensuring materials are prepared, organized, and ready for distribution.
• Printing, assembling, and preparing handouts and materials for New Teacher Training and other summer onboarding sessions.
• Maintaining organized hiring and onboarding trackers to ensure the Talent and Human Resources team has accurate and up-to-date information.
• Providing administrative and organizational support to the Talent and Human Resources team during the summer hiring season.
• Managing multiple tasks and deadlines at once while maintaining strong attention to detail and professionalism.
• Supporting a positive new hire experience by helping ensure communication, materials, and onboarding processes are clear, organized, and timely.
• Performing additional duties as assigned in support of hiring, onboarding, and preparation for the upcoming school year.

THE PERSON

RePublic Schools seeks team members from a wide range of backgrounds, talents, experiences, and perspectives. Our most successful staff share a deep commitment to our mission and consistently demonstrate a passion for academic excellence, a results-oriented mindset, genuine care for scholars, resilience in the face of challenge, and humility grounded in continuous growth. Other traits needed and desired for this role are: 

​​THE MUST HAVES

• High school diploma required; current college student or Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university preferred
• Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines at once
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to communicate professionally with candidates and staff. Ability to maintain professionalism and responsiveness in a fast-paced, candidate-facing environment
• Comfort using Google Workspace (Google Docs, Google Sheets, Gmail) and willingness to learn new HR and hiring systems
• Ability to work independently, stay organized, and follow through on tasks in a fast-paced environment. 
• This role will have access to sensitive personnel and candidate information. The ability to maintain strict confidentiality, use discretion, and handle information professionally is required at all times.
• Strong reliability, punctuality, and commitment to completing assigned work
• Interest in Human Resources, recruiting, education, business operations, or nonprofit work preferred

THE MUST HAVE BELIEFS

• Belief that people are the most important part of any organization and that hiring the right people matters
• Commitment to professionalism, responsiveness, and strong communication when working with candidates and staff
• Belief in organization, follow-through, and attention to detail as critical to team success
• Willingness to jump in, help where needed, and contribute to a collaborative team environment.
• Positive attitude, growth mindset, and willingness to learn new skills

EVERY OPPORTUNITY STARTS WITH BELIEF
Great schools begin with great people—educators who believe every day is an opportunity to make a lasting difference. At RePublic Schools, you’ll join a community of purpose-driven educators committed to delivering rigorous, grade-level instruction while nurturing a culture rooted in love, achievement, and belonging.

Together, we work to ensure every scholar experiences academic excellence, feels deeply supported throughout their educational journey, and is empowered to pursue a future filled with choice and opportunity. RePublic Schools is more than a network of public charter schools—we are reimagining what public education can be in the South. It’s our shared belief in every scholar’s potential that makes all the difference.

THE PERKS

• Compensation: This is a part-time, temporary summer position. The role will be paid at $15 per hour for up to 15 hours per week from June 1 through September 1.
• Flexible Schedule: This role offers flexible scheduling within the 15-hour work week, with the opportunity to coordinate hours with the Talent and Human Resources team based on hiring and onboarding priorities. Work hours will be scheduled between Monday through Friday during standard business hours.
• Real-World Experience: This role provides hands-on experience in Human Resources, recruiting, hiring, onboarding, and event preparation. This is a great opportunity for someone interested in careers in Human Resources, education, nonprofit work, or business operations.
• Professional Development: The Summer Talent and HR Support team member will gain experience in resume review, candidate communication, onboarding processes, and new staff training preparation.
• Networking Opportunities: This role provides the opportunity to work closely with school leaders, the Talent Team, and the Human Resources Team and learn how schools hire, onboard, and prepare staff for the school year.
• Meaningful Work: The work completed in this role directly supports hiring and preparing teachers and staff who will serve scholars in the upcoming school year. This role plays a behind-the-scenes but important part in ensuring schools are fully staffed and ready for students on day one.
• Fun Fact About This Role: Summer is the busiest and most exciting hiring season in schools. You will get a front-row seat to how a school system hires, onboards, and prepares for a new school year — and the impact that strong hiring has on students and schools.