Human Resources Intern

Concordia Plans is a LCMS workforce solutions partner that brings together thousands of ministry organizations across the United States to offer quality business solutions, including retirement, healthcare and benefit services that free up ministries to focus on spreading the Word of God.

Concordia Plans has a reputation for outstanding culture. In fact, we were the winner of the St. Louis Area Business Health Coalition’s 2020 Business Health Culture Award, and we received the TOP Workplaces in St. Louis Post-Dispatch award for 2021 and 2022. Established more than 50 years ago providing service in 6000 communities throughout the United States, we are mission focused professionals united to care for those caring for our community.

We have an incredible internship opportunity for a Human Resources Intern with Concordia plans. This generalist position will focus on Human Resources practices and research, assisting with implementation of various Human Resources projects and activities in the areas of recruitment, engagement, compliance and development. This full-time internship will take place from Tuesday, May 30th through Friday, July 28th at the LCMS International Center in Kirkwood, Missouri. This internship will include robust opportunities to delve into real world situations and affect outcomes. Our program is designed for learning and offers mentorship, development and meaningful project work. In addition, our internship program offers learning opportunities in areas like communication, leadership, job search, interviewing skills and service.

For consideration, please submit a resume and cover letter detailing how this opportunity fits with your academic path and career aspirations. If applicable, please list your LCMS home congregation.

Organization Profile

Concordia Plan Services ‘walks together’ with LCMS ministries in caring for workers and their families…so that the Word of God continues to spread!

Reporting Relationships

Reports to the Human Resources Manager

Essential Job Functions

Research related to regulations and Human Resources practices

Project Management

Employee engagement

Talent acquisition

Compliance and development activities.

Work with metrics and data management

Education and Experience

Applicants should be Human Resources or related major

Competencies

Proficient in Microsoft Office applications

Integrity and confidentiality

Excellent communication skills

Problem-Solving

Organization and detail orientation

Good analytical skills

Ability to work under time constraints