Explore a Career with LSS of South Dakota

Join a Mission-Driven Team

LSS is excited to offer an opportunity for a Human Resources Intern to gain practical, hands-on experience in a mission-driven organization.

As part of a team dedicated to supporting children, families, and communities, this role is designed to help you build foundational HR skills while contributing to meaningful, impactful work.

STATUS: PRN (based on your availability)

HOURS: Flexible; Monday–Friday between 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Summer 2026

SALARY: Unpaid

LOCATION: In-person, Sioux Falls, SD

BENEFITS: LSS is committed to supporting growth and development through meaningful learning opportunities:

• Hands-on training, mentorship, and career development experience
• Eligibility for Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (if applicable)

Who You Are

This role is ideal for a student or emerging professional interested in Human Resources who is seeking hands-on experience in a mission-driven organization.

• You are enthusiastic about learning and growing within the field of Human Resources
• You are eager to participate, contribute, and gain real-world experience
• You demonstrate integrity and accountability
• You are seeking mentorship and practical, hands-on exposure

If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you.

What You’ll Learn

• How to post job openings and support recruitment and onboarding processes
• Gain experience providing general administrative support to the HR department
• Learn how to build, update, and maintain HR documents and records
• Develop skills in record-keeping and documentation in alignment with LSS policies and values
• Gain hands-on experience in a dynamic human services environment
• Learn how to collaborate with team members to support organizational initiatives
• Access to a robust online learning platform with self-guided courses to support your professional growth and development

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or GED, is required.
• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, is required.
• Willingness to submit to record checks to detect criminal convictions of behavior harmful towards children, spousal abuse, distributing drugs or sex crimes.

Only applications submitted through our company page will be considered. Please apply at https://lsssd.org/careers/

LSS Expectations & Core Values

At LSS, we are committed to upholding the following values in all aspects of our work:

Compassionate – We engage with empathy and provide non-judgmental services.
Appreciative – We recognize and develop the strengths of our clients and employees.
Respectful – We build professional and collaborative relationships with clients, partners, and colleagues.
Ethical – We uphold high standards of integrity and quality in all actions.
Strategic – We anticipate and respond proactively to community needs.

LSS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Please note: As part of our hiring process and to meet accreditation requirements, applicants will be asked to complete a prescreen questionnaire.

If you need accommodations filling out the application, please fill out the following form listing what accommodations are needed at LSS will address comments, questions or concerns.