Talent Acquisition Intern – East Orange, NJ | Hybrid & Part Time

About the role

The Recruiting Intern will primarily provide support through email communication and the recruiting/Applicant Tracking System (ATS), and attend video calls as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist with candidate communications throughout the recruiting process.
• Monitor and respond to recruiting-related emails using provided guidance and templates.
• Review applications and assist with organizing candidate information within the recruiting platform.
• Maintain accurate candidate records and update applicant statuses within the ATS.
• Assist with posting and maintaining open positions.
• Conduct basic candidate searches and recruitment research as assigned.
• Provide administrative support related to recruiting projects, reports, documentation, and hiring initiatives.
• Communicate professionally with candidates, hiring managers, and other internal stakeholders.
• Follow established processes while recognizing when questions or concerns should be escalated.
• Support additional Talent Acquisition and administrative projects as needed when onboarding hires.

Requirements

• Strong written communication skills and professional email etiquette.
• Excellent organization and attention to detail.
• Confidence working independently after receiving instructions and training.
• Ability to manage deadlines, prioritize assignments, and follow through on responsibilities.
• Comfort learning and navigating online platforms and technology.
• Strong judgment when handling professional and confidential information.
• A positive, professional, and service-oriented approach when communicating with candidates.
• An interest in recruiting, Human Resources, business, or professional services.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma
• Experience: Minimum of two years’ experience in customer service, administrative support, office support, or a similar environment.

Skills

• Independent: comfortable receiving an assignment, asking appropriate questions, and taking ownership of completing it.
• Responsive: understands that recruiting moves quickly and timely communication matters.
• Organized: can keep track of candidate communications, assignments, deadlines, and follow-up activities.
• Professional: understands that every email and interaction contributes to the candidate experience.
• Resourceful: willing to learn, problem-solve, and use the tools and instructions provided to successfully complete your work.
• Reliable: follows through on commitments and communicates proactively when assistance is needed.

Benefits

• Practical exposure to the day-to-day operations of Talent Acquisition.
• Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) experience.
• Candidate communication and engagement.
• Interview coordination.
• Recruiting administration.
• Candidate sourcing and screening.
• Professional email communication.
• Recruitment workflow management.
• Exposure to full-cycle recruiting processes.

Pay

Unpaid | Course credit pending Institution Partnership Approval.

Schedule

Hours can be 8 am – 11 am or 9 am – 12 pm. Although remote, you must be able to travel in‑office for training period and meetings as needed.