Are you interested in an internship in human resources that provides a unique perspective to the field? Join National Heritage Academies (NHA) this summer as a HR Credentialing & Compliance Intern!   

This is a paid in-person internship in our Grand Rapids Service Center office. The duration of the internship is mid-May through early August. Internships are for those enrolled in a college/university program or a recent graduate. For candidates that don’t meet this criteria, please explore our other open positions here. 

About Us:  

NHA is a charter school management company that operates in over 100 schools in 9 states. We are committed to our mission of transforming lives by working together to help students build the knowledge, character, and skills they need to succeed. Our goal is for each student to grow as part of a caring community that encourages them to thrive in college, their careers, and in life.  
   
In this role, you will work at our Service Center located in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This is where all the behind-the-scenes magic happens. Our awesome team members are brag-worthy and work with a diverse group of departments to provide top-level support to our schools. We would like to add you to our NHAmazing team!  Sound good to you?  Keep reading!  

In This Role:     

The Human Resources Certification & Compliance team ensures our teachers and schools remain in compliance with state and federal certification guidelines. This internship will execute a range of specialized duties in credentialing requirements and processes including, but not limited to:

• In this role, you will lead all aspects of our substitute teacher certification process. Including license renewals and managing conviction disclosure forms.
• Evaluate employment transcripts, education units, credentials, and other records to assess the applicant’s eligibility and placement. 
• Cultivate the renewal process for licensed employees, including drafting and delivering communications to relevant employees; receiving employee licensed documentation; reviewing and assessing the validity of employee licensed documentation; creating and updating employee records. 
• Oversee database of employee licensure; audit database to ensure that records are accurate and current.
• Assist compliance with state and authorizer reporting and audits, as needed. 

Qualifications: 

• Attention to detail.
• Capability to handle multiple tasks and assignments.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work effectively as a member of a team or independently.
• Good communication, both written and verbal.  

 What We Offer You:  

• 40 hours/week 
• Onsite Monday through Friday, 8am-5pm   
• $15.50/hour
• Scheduled events and meetings with company leaders!   
• Formal program to help you grow professionally!  
• Opportunity to share in a formal presentation your internship work.