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