BRAVE College Intern - Assistant Board Member (Focus: HR)
About The B.R.A.V.E. Project™
The B.R.A.V.E. Project™ is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering individuals and communities to build resilience, address adversity, and promote mental health and well-being. We achieve our mission through:
• Educational programs
• Advocacy initiatives
• Community engagement efforts
Our goal is to inspire individuals to lead happier, healthier lives.
College Intern Role – Human Resources (Assistant Board Member)
⚠️ This is an unpaid internship.
As a Human Resources College Intern with The B.R.A.V.E. Project™, you will:
• Serve as an Assistant Board Member
• Appear on our official Board of Directors webpage in this capacity
• Receive hands-on nonprofit governance and operations exposure
• Gain executive-level mentorship within Human Resources and workforce systems development
To be considered for this role, you must provide:
• Proof of active enrollment in an accredited college or university
• An unofficial transcript
• A valid university-issued email address
• A university reference (teacher or professor)
This ensures the integrity of our mentorship pipeline and confirms active student status.
Human Resources Intern – Focus Area
We are currently seeking a self-starter who can build, refine, and strengthen our internal HR systems. The ideal candidate is:
• Proactive
• Detail-oriented
• Organized
• Comfortable creating structure where systems are evolving
Primary focus areas include:
• Building and refining our Volunteer & Intern Intake Process
• Developing and improving our Exit Interview and Offboarding Process
• Creating structured onboarding workflows
• Reviewing and organizing HR documentation
• Strengthening compliance tracking systems
• Collaborating with our AI/Digital Officer to create onboarding and training videos
If your major or minor is in:
• Human Resources
• Organizational Leadership
• Business Administration
• Public Administration
• Psychology
• Or a related field
APPLY TODAY. We are actively recruiting a year-long intern to help build foundational workforce systems.
College Majors & Minors — APPLY TODAY
The B.R.A.V.E. Project™ intentionally aligns interns with Board Officers in their field of study to provide hands-on, real-world executive mentorship.
Human Resources Majors or Minors will:
• Be assigned to our Human Resources Officer
• Participate in direct operational HR development
• Help design and implement workforce systems
You will gain hands-on experience learning:
• Volunteer onboarding system design
• Intake documentation development
• Exit interview design and implementation
• Policy documentation refinement
• Workforce compliance tracking
• Talent engagement and retention strategies
• Organizational workflow development
• HR documentation audits
• Digital training video development in collaboration with our AI/Digital Officer
This is direct operational exposure — not observation. You will actively build and refine HR systems for a functioning nonprofit organization.
Position Summary
The BRAVE Human Resources College Intern – Assistant Board Member will:
• Strengthen and professionalize workforce systems
• Focus on intake, onboarding, documentation, and offboarding
• Assist with digital training system development
• Support HR governance infrastructure
This position is designed to provide:
• Executive exposure
• Governance experience
• HR systems development experience
• Operational leadership growth
Key Responsibilities
Board Member Support
• Assist the Human Resources Officer with projects and system development
• Support workforce coordination initiatives
Intake & Onboarding Development
• Build structured intake forms
• Develop onboarding checklists
• Create documentation systems
• Improve workflow processes
Exit Process Development
• Design a standardized exit interview process
• Implement structured offboarding procedures
• Analyze feedback for continuous improvement
Training Development
• Collaborate with the AI/Digital Officer
• Script onboarding videos
• Develop structured training modules
• Assist with digital content production
Documentation & Compliance
• Organize and maintain HR records
• Assist with compliance tracking
• Support policy refinement
Collaboration
• Work closely with Board members and interns
• Support cross-functional workforce initiatives
Qualifications
• Active enrollment in an accredited college or university required
• Major or minor in Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration, Organizational Leadership, or related field
• Self-starter with strong initiative
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently AND as part of a team
• Commitment to the mission and values of The B.R.A.V.E. Project™
Term and Compensation
• This position is voluntary and unpaid
• The Human Resources College Intern / Assistant Board Member serves a renewable term
• May be eligible for reimbursement of approved volunteer-related expenses
Review of Policy
• This policy should be reviewed annually
• Adjustments may be made to align with strategic goals
• Updates may reflect changes in organizational needs or operations
Application Process
Interested candidates should:
• Visit www.braveprojects.org
• Click on the College Intern Program Tab
• Select: “BRAVE College Intern Application: College Intern Program - Brave”
• Email resume or interest paragraph to: Info@braveprojects.org
Attach Proof of Enrollment:
• Unofficial transcript
• University-issued email address
Applications will be reviewed by the Board of Directors.
The B.R.A.V.E. Project™ is an equal opportunity organization. We encourage candidates of all backgrounds and experiences to apply.
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Employment Type
Internship
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