Recruiting Intern

GCA is a Small Disadvantaged Veteran Owned company supporting several government contracts.

About the role

We are looking for a Recruiting Intern who will manage day-to-day recruiting activities and support hiring efforts across the organization. This role will own core recruiting functions, including sourcing, screening, coordinating interviews, and maintaining candidate records, while ensuring a professional and positive candidate experience. The ideal candidate is highly organized, self-motivated, and capable of independently managing recruiting responsibilities in a fast-paced government contracting environment. This position offers excellent exposure to talent acquisition and human resources, with opportunities to grow into future recruiting or HR roles.

Responsibilities

• Manage candidate sourcing, screening, and outreach for open positions
• Review resumes and identify qualified candidates based on job requirements
• Coordinate and schedule interviews with candidates and hiring managers
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date candidate information in the applicant tracking system (ATS)
• Create, post, and manage job requisitions across job boards and social platforms
• Communicate directly with candidates throughout the full recruiting lifecycle
• Support recruiting events, career fairs, and employer branding initiatives as needed
• Document recruiting activities and follow established processes and procedures
• Ensure a professional and positive candidate experience at all stages of the hiring process

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Psychology, Communications, or a related field
• Strong interest in recruiting, talent acquisition, or human resources
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and meet deadlines
• Professional demeanor and ability to handle confidential information
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office or Google Workspace; familiarity with ATS platforms is a plus
• Proven experience as a Help Desk Analyst or Customer Service Support

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Paid time off includes 10 federal holidays and 15 additional days
• Bereavement leave
• Parental leave
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage
• 401k savings plan with company match
• Employee referral program