Human Resource Intern Location: Fort Wayne, IN Level: Intern Division / Department: Human Resources Reporting to position: Human Resources Manager

Summer 2025 - 90 day internship About the Role: We are looking to employ an enthusiastic and driven HR Intern to assist our HR department with retention and recruitment efforts. In collaboration with the Talent Manager and Safety Manager, the HR Intern will engage in refining career pathing and enhancing safety training. Their responsibilities include modernizing job descriptions, evaluating current HR processes, and formulating practical recommendations for their improvement. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented with excellent administrative and organizational skills. This is a temporary position (approximately 10-12 weeks) and is paid on an hourly basis. The Intern may also be able to use this opportunity towards university/college credit. Responsibilities include:

• Collaborate with the Talent Manager to enhance and refine Career Pathing at Do it Best.

• Update and modernize job descriptions to reflect current demands and requirements.

• Partner with the Safety Manager on safety-related projects to ensure a safe and compliant work environment.

• Analyze HR processes and provide well-reasoned recommendations for improvement, aiming to streamline operations and enhance efficiency.

• Developing dashboards to facilitate effective communication and visualization of data insights.

• Assisting in the planning of company events

Education and Experience:

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in human resource management or related field

• Demonstrated leadership and personable communication skills

Skills and Abilities:

• Team oriented and positive attitude

• Strong analytical and problem solving skills

• Excellent administrative and organizational skills

• Effective communication - oral and written

• Strong attention to detail

• High degree of integrity and confidentiality

Benefits available to you:

• Valuable HR experience, working closely with the Talent Acquisition Team, HR Generalists, Safety Manager, and HR Administrators

• Exposure to project management, HRIS systems, Career Development, Safety and much more

• College credit

About Do it Best: We’re the only US-based, member-owned hardware, lumber, and building materials co-op in the home improvement industry. We proudly serve thousands of locations in over 50 countries, offering exceptional merchandise and services driving us to nearly $5 billion in annual sales. Our goal is to help our members grow and achieve their dreams.

Culture: Each team member is valued as an individual - with their intrinsic value at the forefront. We prioritize your career growth through one-on-one training, conferences, tuition assistance, mentoring and more. We encourage authentic relationships by hosting social events and fostering a culture where lasting friendships are made. In fact, the three most valued aspects of being a part of the Do it Best team are the culture, the compensation, and the level of fulfillment that each team member experiences from their role. Our Philosophy: Serving others as we would like to be served Our Mission: Making the best even better Our Goal: Helping members grow and achieve their dreams