About Lumen

Lumen connects the world. We are igniting business growth by connecting people, data and applications – quickly, securely, and effortlessly. Together, we are building a culture and company from the people up – committed to teamwork, trust and transparency. People power progress.

Lumen’s commitment to workplace inclusion and employee support shines bright. We’ve made the Newsweek 2024 Greatest Workplaces for Diversity list and achieved a perfect score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index (CEI) for the fifth consecutive year. Plus, we’re the top employer in the communications and telecom industry, ranking 12th overall across all industries in The American Opportunity Index.

We’re looking for top-tier talent and offer the flexibility you need to thrive and deliver lasting impact. Join us as we digitally connect the world and shape the future.

The Role

Lumen’s internship program is a 10 week, fast paced and exciting opportunity to gain professional experience within your field of study and career interest. Interns within the Human Resources team will be part of an accelerated learning experience, to challenge skills learned in the classroom and develop new skills while working on active Lumen work projects. In addition, interns will connect to our company culture through community outreach projects, engage with our employee resource groups and be able to develop their professional skills and business acumen through frequent exposure to senior leadership, cutting-edge technology, groundbreaking projects, and a network of mentors and fellow interns. Come Intern with us and create the beginnings of a career right for you!

HR Leadership Development interns will have the unique opportunity to learn about and gain exposure into the various HR functions at Lumen.

Talent Management

Organizational Development

Compensation

Talent Acquisition

Employee Relations

Labor Relations

Project Management

Analytics

Employee Experience

Talent Development

HR Shared Services

The Main Responsibilities

Interface and partner with all levels of employees

Accomplish multiple projects simultaneously

Assist with planning of training events

Provide best in class customer service

Provide analytical support

Assist with recurring reporting activities

Assist with basic instructional design

Prepare and organize presentation slides and storyboards

Use intermediate and advanced functions in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Structure and convey information in verbal and written presentation formats

Research and collect data for various HR initiatives

Network with internal and external constituents

Other duties as assigned

What We Look For in a Candidate

Graduating December 2025 through May 2026.

Enrolled at a 4-year accredited college or university, pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or similar.

Must be available to work 30 – 40 hours per week, during the specified 10-week timeframe (early June through mid-August, 2025).

Ability to handle confidential information

HR leadership aspirations

Proficient Microsoft office and computer skills

Strong sense of urgency and ability to meet deadlines

Highly motivated, organized, reliable, and detailed oriented

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Quick learner and capable of multitasking

Flexible and adapts well to change

Professional appearance and attitude

Preferred GPA 3.0.

US work authorization is required, sponsorship not available for this position

Compensation

The starting salary for this role differs based on the employee's primary work location, level of education, and prior experience. Employees typically do not start at the top of the range, though compensation depends on each individual's qualifications.

Intern hourly Pay Ranges: $22 - $43/hour

As with the pay range variety that's based on the region of a country, specific offers are determined by various factors such as experience, education, skills, certifications and other business needs.

What to Expect Next

After completion and submission of your application, you will be asked to participate in a virtual video interview. This will be a way for Lumen to learn more about you and your experience as it aligns to the internship position. A separate email invitation will be sent to you (check your spam) within 6 hours of application. For continued consideration in the summer internship program, please ensure you complete the video interview within 5 business days of application. Thank you!

Requisition #: 334808

Background Screening

If you are selected for a position, there will be a background screen, which may include checks for criminal records and/or motor vehicle reports and/or drug screening, depending on the position requirements. For more information on these checks, please refer to the Post Offer section of our FAQ page . Job-related concerns identified during the background screening may disqualify you from the new position or your current role. Background results will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Equal Employment Opportunities

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all persons regardless of race, color, ancestry, citizenship, national origin, religion, veteran status, disability, genetic characteristic or information, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, family status, pregnancy, or other legally protected status (collectively, “protected statuses”). We do not tolerate unlawful discrimination in any employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, compensation, promotion, benefits, discipline, termination, job assignments or training.

Disclaimer

The job responsibilities described above indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not intended to include a comprehensive inventory of all duties and responsibilities for this job. Job duties and responsibilities are subject to change based on evolving business needs and conditions.

Application Deadline

09/13/2024