2027 Summer People Operations Intern

Join us for a hands-on, full-time summer internship experience at our Berthoud, CO location!  
Ursa Major’s Summer 2026 Internship Program offers students the opportunity to gain real-world experience in the aerospace and defense industry while contributing to meaningful, high-impact projects that support our mission and drive innovation in propulsion and advanced manufacturing.  

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented People Operations Intern to join our team! As a People Operations Intern you will gain hands-on experience across key HR functions. You’ll contribute to projects and initiatives in Talent Acquisition, Onboarding, Talent Management, and Learning & Development, helping us build an exceptional employee experience from day one.  

Key Responsibilities  

Talent Acquisition   

• Assist with job postings, candidate sourcing, and resume screening  

• Schedule and coordinate interviews with hiring teams  

• Maintain our ATS and ensure data accuracy across recruitment pipelines  

• Help create engaging employer branding content for social media and job boards  

• Conduct market research on talent trends and best practices  

• Support coordination of career fairs or campus recruiting events  

Onboarding & Offboarding  

• Assist in preparing onboarding materials and welcome kits for new hires  

• Help coordinate orientation sessions and track onboarding progress  

• Gather feedback to improve the onboarding and offboarding experiences  

Talent Management  

• Support the tracking and organization of performance review cycles  

• Help update employee records and assist with data reporting  

• Assist in employee engagement initiatives and culture-building activities  

Learning & Development  

• Research and curate learning content and training resources  

• Help coordinate internal workshops, training sessions, or lunch & learns  

Qualifications  

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Human Resources, Business, Psychology, or a related field  

• Strong interest in talent acquisition, business partnering, and employee experience  

• Excellent organizational and communication skills  

• Proactive, detail-oriented, and eager to learn  

• Familiarity with Applicant Tracking Systems and/or HRIS  

Program Details:  

• Location: On-site at our Berthoud, CO facility  

• Duration: Approximately 10–12 weeks  

• Schedule: Full-time, Monday–Friday  

• This is a paid internship  

Colorado law requires us to tell you the base compensation range of this role, which is $30.00/hour, determined by your education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. What we can’t quantify for you are the exciting challenges, supportive team, and amazing culture we enjoy. 

Classification: Full-time Non-Exempt