The Henry Ford is a nonprofit organization, an internationally recognized cultural destination, and a one-of-a-kind workplace. Our team is inspired daily by one another as well as the authentic stories of innovation that we share across our four venues.
Ford Foundation Equity Initiative (FFEI) Internship Program at The Henry Ford is a cohort-based program that offers professional development, mentorship, and networking opportunities. We invite diverse candidates who are curious about careers in the museum world to become a part of our legacy and take it forward.
The Ford Foundation Equity Initiative Internship Program Overview and Time Commitment
The FFEI Internship Program’s mission is to offer opportunities in museum work to emerging professionals who identify with historically marginalized groups and to invite our interns to think outside the box and explore their careers in new ways.
Participants will engage in the program through various bi-weekly professional development workshops hosted on our Dearborn campus. It is mandatory for participants to attend, and applicants should work with their leadership to ensure proper attendance. Workshops typically occur on Wednesdays during the work week. As part of your employment, we also have our interns participate in an end of cohort survey.
Note: All candidates interested in FFEI Internship roles must have Wednesdays available due to programmatic requirements of the internship.
The 15-week Winter 2027 internship runs January 25–May 7, 2027. Attendance at orientation on January 25 is mandatory.
The Talent Recruitment Intern supports recruitment and hiring activities across The Henry Ford while gaining practical experience in talent acquisition and human resources. This role provides administrative, candidate, data, and recruitment process support throughout the hiring lifecycle, including application review, candidate communication, interview coordination, pipeline management, recruitment reporting, and requisition closeout.
Working closely with the Talent Recruitment team, the intern helps maintain organized and accurate recruitment processes while supporting a responsive and positive experience for candidates and hiring managers.
Essential Responsibilities

Supports day-to-day recruitment activities for part-time, full-time, seasonal, and other employment opportunities across the institution
Assists with reviewing applications and identifying candidates who meet established position requirements for further consideration
Coordinates candidate interviews and supports timely communication with candidates, recruiters, and hiring managers throughout the recruitment process
Tracks and flags internal applicants and employee referrals to support appropriate review and follow-up
Maintains confidential and accurate candidate records within Dayforce Recruiting, including candidate statuses, pipeline review, dispositioning, and requisition closure
Maintains and organizes candidate talent pools and assists with identifying potential candidates for recurring and high-volume hiring needs
Organizes historical recruitment data and maintains recruitment tracking to help establish benchmarks, identify trends, and monitor key recruitment measures
Supports recruitment data cleanup, job postings, recruitment materials, and other activities that improve the accuracy and effectiveness of recruitment processes
Partners with the Talent and Culture team on recruitment initiatives, process improvements, candidate experience, and hiring and onboarding handoffs
Supports additional recruitment projects and Talent and Culture initiatives as assigned

Qualifications

Currently enrolled in or recently completed a college or university program in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, Communications, or a related field
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, and Excel
Experience working with spreadsheets, data entry, recordkeeping, or other administrative systems
Ability to learn and navigate applicant tracking systems and other HR technology

Special Skills

Experience coordinating schedules, events, projects, or detailed administrative processes
Experience working with data, spreadsheets, reports, or tracking tools
Familiarity with applicant tracking systems, HR systems, or recruiting platforms a plus
Interest in developing a career in Human Resources or Talent Acquisition
Strong written and verbal communication skills with a customer service and guest-focused mindset, demonstrating professionalism, responsiveness, and care when communicating with candidates and internal partners
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple assignments and priorities
Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with candidates, hiring managers, and colleagues
Demonstrated initiative, curiosity, and willingness to learn
Ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality when handling candidate and employee information
Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team while completing assigned work independently
Commitment to and enthusiasm for the The Henry Ford’s mission, vision, values and service standards

Internship Program Compensation

Interns are paid under the following paygrades

First year intern in school (undergraduate or trade): $17.00
First year intern with completed degree (undergraduate or trade): $18.00
Graduate school and postgraduates: $20.00

Applications will be accepted through November 20, 2026.
Please note that this job description is subject to modifications at any time to meet the evolving requirements of our institution.
Respect, inclusion, and opportunity for people of all backgrounds will attract the best ideas to THF and help us shape a more vibrant future. By honoring and celebrating people’s diversity, THF can bring new creativity, effectiveness, and leadership to our work and community. Achieving diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility is a continuous process, which, we believe, will contribute to a sustainable and inclusive world. Therefore, we strongly encourage applications from individuals who identify with or belong to marginalized communities.
It is the policy of The Henry Ford to prohibit discrimination in any employment, donor or volunteering opportunity including but not limited to based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity/expression, genetic information, pregnancy, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, physical/mental disability or any other such characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. This Policy applies to all of our employees, donors and volunteers to ensure that they are treated without discrimination.

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