Intern, Human Resources

Are you looking to make a meaningful impact on public health and the environment? Join the MWRA team! We deliver some of the nation's highest-quality drinking water to 3 million residents, restored Boston Harbor, and continue to invest in protecting vital public resources. Be part of a mission-driven organization where your work truly makes a difference in a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment.

Summary:

Join our HR team for a dynamic internship where you'll gain hands-on experience across multiple areas of Human Resources. This is your chance to learn, contribute, and network while seeing how HR drives business success.

Posting Period: 2/21/2026 to 2/26/2026
Location: Deer Island (Winthrop), MA
Salary: $19- $22 per hour Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

Key Responsibilities

• Provides support in functional areas of Human Resources, which may include coordination of tasks, operations under supervision, and optimizing current practices.
• Assists in the collection of internal and external information for reports and analysis.
• Assists with HR project planning, organization, execution, and communication.
• Prepares and edits correspondence, reports, and presentations.
• Processes paperwork for functional areas according to established procedures.
• Performs administrative duties in support of the maintenance of records which requires the utmost confidentiality.
• Proofreads documents to support team members.
• Works directly with key personnel to understand project concept, objectives, and approach.
• Participates in regularly scheduled team meetings.
• Will perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Outstanding knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint experience is required).
• Possesses a strong work-ethic; is detailed oriented, analytical, organized, and able to efficiently multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Desire to learn the Human Resources function.
• Flexibility and adaptability in response to changes.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group of employees.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Strong organizational, time management and multi-tasking abilities.

Other Position Information
PCR: I8510001
Division: Administration
Department: Employment/Comp/Benefits
Union/Grade: Non-Union/TEMPORARY

Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sex or gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or veteran status.