People Operations Intern

Location: Torrance, CA Department: Internships

What we’re building

The marine industry supports recreation, global commerce, and national defense. And yet it runs on technology that hasn't meaningfully changed in fifty years. Until now.

Arc is on a mission to electrify the marine industry. We're rethinking powertrains, software, and vessel designs from first principles. And we're already executing. We started with consumers to develop and harden our core technology. We’re now scaling production of our flagship model with new models and sectors on the horizon. Now we’re extending our platform to commercial applications, starting with tugs, ferries, and defense, with years worth of signed contracts and a pipeline that spans every vessel type on the water.

The technology is proven, the momentum is building, and the opportunity is enormous. The marine industry is going electric and Arc is building the platform that powers it

Who we’re looking for

We’re looking for someone who’s fired up by our mission and ready to build. You’ll thrive here if you adapt quickly, take ownership, and care about the details.

You will join our People team as a summer intern from June 14th-August 20th 2027. You will work from our headquarters in Torrance, CA. Given that we’re a startup, you will be working in a fast-moving, dynamic environment that requires adaptability. That said, here are some responsibilities and qualifications we expect to stay relatively constant for this role.

What You'll Do

Supporting day-to-day operations of the People team and contributing to broader People programs

Coordinating and executing process improvement efforts to streamline workflows, such as organizing shared files and team resources so information is accurate and easy to find

Developing training content and managing course assignments and completion tracking in EasyLlama

Auditing employee records and internal systems for missing, outdated, or inconsistent data, and correcting issues so our records stay clean and reliable

Supporting payroll by tracking employee changes, auditing timecards for wage and hour compliance, and coordinating timely manager approvals

Preparing compliance paperwork for review, including state disability and family leave forms, wage garnishment orders, and employment verifications, and tracking deadlines through resolution

Executing planning and logistics for the company retreat, from vendor coordination and travel to agenda and attendee communications

Helping run company engagement efforts, such as scheduling and organizing new-hire lunches with our co-founders and maintaining our employee recognition program

Pitching in wherever needed — this is a startup, after all

Minimum Qualifications

Clear communicator — both written and verbal

A systems mindset: you naturally look at ways to simplify, automate and improve processes

Hands-on experience using AI tools

Highly organized and detail-oriented

Proactive problem-solver who thrives in fast-paced environments

Proficiency with G Suite and quick to learn new tools

Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and care

A genuine interest in People Operations and how organizations work

Eagerness to learn and adapt in a dynamic setting.

Bonus Qualifications

A bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, Communications, Sociology or a related field, with the ability to start a full time role in September 2027.

Experience with HR systems - we use Rippling, Greenhouse and CultureAmp

Exposure to startups or small team environments

Enthusiasm for boating and clean energy.

At Arc, we encourage diversity and consider all qualified applicants equally for employment, regardless of background, identity, or status. You’re always welcome to reach out even if you don’t meet many of these qualifications. Passion and aptitude make up for a lot.

What we offer

The base pay for this role is $32 per hour.

Additionally, Arc offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including:

Boat days – Yes, we actually go out on the water. A lot.

Retirement savings — Traditional and Roth 401(k) access

Safety support — Reimbursement for PPE, ergonomic equipment, and anything that ensures we keep our crew safe

Relocation Assistance

Mentorship Opportunities

Office perks — Daily lunches, snacks, and good coffee while onsite

Our values

We move with urgency and build with care. We value these five things above all else:

Ownership over both your work and the company’s success

Empathy for colleagues and for customers

Humility  in problem solving and collaboration

Pragmatism for navigating ambiguity quickly and sensibly

Inclusion of different backgrounds, opinions, cultures, and perspectives.

We want people who share and embody these values. It is vital that our values align - we’d be happy to elaborate on any or all of these during the interview process.