Total Rewards Internship (REMOTE POSSIBLE) (SUMMER 2025) at Volunteers of America - National Services in Alexandria, Virginia

Job Description:

Overview



"We will go wherever we are needed and do whatever comes to hand."


- Ballington & Maud Booth, Founders




Volunteers of America (VOA) is a faith-based, nationwide nonprofit organization dedicated to helping those in need rebuild their lives and reach their full potential. The VOA network includes more than 16,000 full-time professionals empowering 1.5 million people annually through our 29 affiliates in 46 states. We provide hundreds of service programs, including those for seniors and people with disabilities, those experiencing homelessness, and those recovering from addiction. VOA is one of the nation's most comprehensive human services charities, offering programs for communities, individuals and families.



Volunteers of America National Services (VOANS) is a subsidiary of VOA that oversees Senior Healthcare and Affordable Housing nationwide. In addition to helping older adults achieve their highest levels of health and independence in our senior living and care communities, VOANS is dedicated to helping those in need rebuild their lives and reach their full potential.


VOANS is seeking a Total Rewards Intern to play a key role in supporting the Human Resources department. The selected candidate will collaborate and work on projects relating to Compensation and Benefits all while attending meetings and gaining exposure to a variety of Total Rewards aspects. The ideal candidate will be a dynamic, self-starter that is adaptable, self-driven and possesses a strong entrepreneurial mindset with excellent written and verbal communication skills, time management abilities and a willingness to learn.



This position extends the opportunity for part-time hours (up to 29 hours per week)




and full-time hours (up to 40 hours per week)




This position is fully Remote




The internship is unpaid, however, a stipend is provided




Primary Responsibility:

• Assist in day-to-day Compensation & Benefits operations, including employee data management, compliance reporting and administrative tasks


• Update salary benchmarking data


• Review and organize Total Rewards documents available on company portals


• Support job analysis and FLSA testing processes


• Update job descriptions, conduct market evaluations and create job profiles


• Assist with input of data from compensation surveys


• Support ongoing Leave of Absences, including FMLA and Workers Compensation


• Participate in various department projects as assigned

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
:

• Proficiency in MS Excel with strong attention to detail and data-literacy


• Passion for making the world a better place


• Commitment to inclusive and collaborative team culture


• Strong written, interpersonal and communication skills


• Ability to prioritize, multi-task, stay organized and meet deadlines


• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality

Qualifications:




Physical Capabilities:

• Lifting: Requires lifting materials up to 10 lbs.


• Ability to stand or sit at a computer for prolonged periods

Working Conditions:

• The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an intern encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function
  


• This position will take place primarily in an office setting

Other Duties:



Please note that this position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the intern for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.



Education and Experience:

• Applicants seeking a degree in Human Resources, Compensation, Psychology or related Total Rewards field are encouraged to apply


• Currently enrolled in a bachelor's degree program

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities



VOA is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. Volunteers of America does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, sex, color, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Apply Now