Join the Rural Games HR Internship : Powering People & Culture, 2026

Are you organized, deeply empathetic, and passionate about how great teams come together? Do you want a behind-the-scenes look at how an independent game development studio operates? Rural Games is offering an exciting, hands-on HR Internship designed for aspiring human resources professionals, studio managers, and organizational talents. This is a global, remote, and unpaid 3-month opportunity that provides authentic, industry-standard experience within the fast-paced world of video game development.

Instead of dealing with repetitive academic simulations during this Rural Games HR Internship, you will work directly within our studio operations, supporting the talented people bringing our Steam PC titles to life.

Job Summary : HR Intern

Project Information & Real Studio Operations

At Rural Games, we believe that interns learn best by contributing to real, active studio workflows. You will not be tucked away in an administrative silo during your Rural Games HR Internship; you will be an integral part of managing our distributed global workforce.

Your operational efforts directly support the development teams behind our current flagship titles:

• Platform 13: A terrifying, atmospheric psychological horror experience.
• Zero Drag: An action-packed, open-world crime game built for high-speed thrills.

Your core focus will be Studio Operations and People Management, ensuring our remote teams have the structure, support, and culture they need to thrive.

Core Responsibilities as HR intern

As our HR Internship participant, your day-to-day activities will focus on talent acquisition, onboarding, and culture building. You will be responsible for:

• Talent Acquisition Support: Assist in screening applicant resumes and portfolios to help identify top-tier creative talent for various studio roles.
• Interview Coordination: Streamline the recruitment pipeline by scheduling interviews efficiently with department leads across different time zones.
• Remote Onboarding: Help welcome and integrate new interns and team members into our digital workspace and collaboration tools.
• Culture & Engagement: Brainstorm, organize, and host virtual team-building events to keep our remote studio connected and motivated.
• Data Maintenance: Keep employee records, tracking portals, and internal documentation organized and up to date.

Qualifications & Requirements

We are looking for detail-oriented, professional individuals who care deeply about workplace culture and human connection.

Required Skills:

• Strong, clear written and verbal communication skills.
• A high level of emotional intelligence, empathy, and professional discretion.
• Comfortable working with Google Workspace or similar cloud-based productivity suites.
• Exceptional organizational skills with a strong attention to detail.

Preferred Skills:

• A genuine interest in or passion for the video game industry.
• Familiarity with community management platforms like Discord.
• Basic working knowledge of digital recruitment platforms and applicant tracking tools.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Open to current students, freshers, self-taught developers, and recent graduates.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• A strong portfolio is strictly required. Show us what you can build or organize!
• Must possess a stable internet connection and a reliable device for seamless remote collaboration.

Internship Benefits & Perks

We want to make sure your time with Rural Games provides immense professional value for your career development:

• Official Internship Certificate: Formal recognition of your contribution and tenure with an indie game studio.
• Letter of Recommendation: Earned through strong, dedicated performance during your 3-month term.
• Real Indie Game Workflow Experience: Gain firsthand insight into how game studios operate behind the scenes.
• Team Collaboration & Mentorship: Work closely with our HR Manager to sharpen your operational and people-management skills.
• Massive Portfolio Building: Add professional studio operations experience to your resume.

Hiring Process Steps

1. Step 1: Application Submission
2. Step 2: Application & Portfolio Review
3. Step 3: Interview (If required based on portfolio strength)
4. Step 4: Selection Email & Official Offer Letter Issuance
5. Step 5: Remote Onboarding & Team Introduction

State your intent to build a thriving studio culture and apply today for the Rural Games HR Internship!