Summer Internship - Human Resources Job at Sourcebooks, Naperville, IL

eGZvclRxRVNWRmdTNzVjbjY1dDVaNDAz
  • Sourcebooks
  • Naperville, IL

Job Description

Human Resources Summer Internship - Naperville, IL.

Ready to launch your career in book publishing? Join Sourcebooks, the fastest growing publisher in the U.S., and the home of an unparalleled number of bestselling books where creativity, innovation, and storytelling collide. We’re a team of passionate book lovers who bring extraordinary authors to readers in bold, data-driven, and entrepreneurial ways. 

👉 This isn’t a coffee-run internship. You’ll contribute meaningfully to projects, collaborate with publishing professionals, and discover how your ideas can impact readers everywhere. 

This internship is ideal for a current college student or recent graduate eager to dive into the world of book publishing — especially the side that connects books with media, events, and promotion with the readers. You’ll get hands-on experience working on real publicity campaigns, collaborating with passionate team members, and you’ll learn how publicity helps stories reach new audiences.

About the Program 
  • When: June 9 – August 13, 2026
  • Where: Naperville, IL ($17.00/hourly)
  • Schedule: 24 hours/week (2 days in-person, 1 day remote) 
  • Who: Current college sophomores, juniors, seniors, or recent grads 
As an HR Intern, you’ll support the team that keeps our workplace thriving and helps employees do their best work. You’ll gain hands-on experience across talent acquisition, training and development, employee engagement, compliance, and day-to-day HR operations.

The Summer Human Resources Intern will collaborate with Human Resources Team to learn the full lifecycle of HR support at a dynamic publishing company. This role is perfect for someone eager to learn how HR shapes employee experience, supports organizational goals, and builds a strong workplace culture.   You’ll become a valuable part of a small but mighty team dedicated to supporting our employees — from recruitment to engagement to compliance — and you’ll get exposure to the HR function from multiple angles.  What You’ll Do
  • Assist with recruitment tasks including interview scheduling and candidate communication
  • Support employee onboarding and training initiatives
  • Scan, organize, and maintain confidential HR files and documents
  • Help ensure compliance with internal processes and regulatory requirements
  • Participate in employee engagement activities and culture-building initiatives
  • Assist the Talent Acquisition, HR Generalist, and Sr. HR Director with ongoing projects
  • Provide general administrative support across the HR function
What We’re Looking For
  • Excellent organizational and time-management skills
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • High attention to detail and ability to handle confidential information responsibly
  • A proactive, collaborative, and people-first mindset
  • Interest in Human Resources, talent development, or organizational culture
  • Ability to multi-task and thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Your Cover Letter Matters — A Lot! 
We want to know why you want to intern at Sourcebooks. Your cover letter is your chance to tell us: 
  • Why publishing — and why Sourcebooks — excites you 
  • What you hope to learn and contribute 
  • How your creativity, curiosity, or love of books shines through 
*Applications without a cover letter won’t be considered, so take the time to tell your story! 

Why Sourcebooks? 
  • Named #2 Most Loved Workplace by Newsweek (2024) 
  • Recognized by Fast Company as one of the Most Innovative Companies (2024) 
  • Over 300 million lives changed through books — and counting 
  • A culture built on creativity, innovation, and impact 

Application Deadline: January 20, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. CT -  Applications will be reviewed after the deadline.  

Sourcebooks values the array of talents and perspectives that a diverse workforce brings. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status. 

 

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Summer internship, Remote work,

Similar Jobs

Katalyst HealthCares and Life Sciences

Medical Device & Regulations Engineer Job at Katalyst HealthCares and Life Sciences

 ...Responsibilities: Develop, implement, and maintain software quality assurance processes for non-product software used in medical device development. Ensure adherence to regulatory standards (FDA, ISO 13485, IEC 62304) and industry best practices for non-product... 

Burger King

Restaurant General Manager Job at Burger King

 ...Restaurant General Manager Reports to: Area Coach The Restaurant General Manager (RGM) is responsible...  ...service, prepare and package food with care, and engage with guests, co-...  ...4, BURGER KING is the second largest fast food hamburger chain in the world. The... 

University of Pennsylvania

CIS Lecturer Positions 2026 Position Job at University of Pennsylvania

 ...CIS Lecturer Positions 2026 Position Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: Sep 13, 2025 Deadline: The University of Pennsylvania's Department of Computer and Information Science is pleased to welcome applications for multiple teaching positions as a Lecturer... 

Spruce Hill Winery Spruce Hill Winery

Tasting Room Associate Job at Spruce Hill Winery Spruce Hill Winery

 ...Job Description: Spruce Hill Winery is seeking a friendly, sales-minded part-time Tasting Room Associate to help create memorable experiences for our guests at our Gig Harbor tasting room. This role is a great fit for someone looking to supplement their income while... 

GoToTelemed

Licensed Dentist - Teledentistry Job at GoToTelemed

 ...team! In this role, you will provide remote dental consultations and care through advanced...  ...comprehensive care plans from the comfort of their homes. Your expertise will not only enhance the...  ...health record (EHR) systems Ability to work effectively in a remote and collaborative...