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Talent Acquisition Intern

Krause Group
Des Moines, IA Intern
POSTED ON 4/7/2026 CLOSED ON 4/17/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Talent Acquisition Intern position at Krause Group?

Overview

Krause Group is seeking a Talent Acquisition Intern to support the Grow People team in delivering a high-quality, efficient, and inclusive hiring experience across the organization.

This role offers a hands-on, project-based experience where the intern will contribute to active recruiting initiatives that directly impact business outcomes and talent strategy. The position provides exposure to full-cycle recruiting, employer branding, and talent operations within a dynamic, multi-business environment.

This is not a purely administrative role. The individual in this position will contribute to meaningful recruiting work while building foundational skills in talent acquisition.

About The Opportunity

The Talent Acquisition function plays a critical role in shaping how Krause Group attracts and hires talent across its portfolio of businesses. In this role, you will support both the day-to-day execution of recruiting efforts and broader initiatives focused on improving processes, candidate experience, and talent outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Recruiting & Talent Pipeline Support

  • Assist in sourcing candidates through platforms such as LinkedIn, job boards, and internal databases
  • Screen resumes and support initial candidate outreach and coordination
  • Schedule interviews and manage candidate communications to ensure a seamless experience
  • Support the tracking of candidates through the Applicant Tracking System (ATS)

Candidate Experience

  • Help ensure a consistent, professional, and engaging experience for all candidates
  • Draft and refine candidate communications, including outreach and interview confirmations
  • Gather feedback from candidates and hiring teams to identify opportunities for improvement

Employer Branding & Talent Marketing

  • Support the development of job postings aligned to company voice and brand
  • Assist with early talent initiatives (e.g., internships, university partnerships, community engagement)
  • Contribute ideas to enhance the organization’s employment brand

Data & Process Improvement

  • Track recruiting metrics (e.g., time-to-fill, pipeline health, candidate conversion rates)
  • Support reporting and insights to improve hiring efficiency and effectiveness
  • Identify opportunities to streamline recruiting processes and enhance tools/systems

Project Ownership (Core Internship Component)

  • Own a defined talent acquisition project from start to finish
  • Example projects may include building a talent pipeline strategy for a priority role or function
  • Outline best practice Talent Acquisition processes, including drafting templates and supporting global alignment and implementation

What You’ll Gain

  • Exposure to enterprise-level talent acquisition in a multi-industry organization
  • Hands-on experience with sourcing, coordination, and recruiting operations
  • Opportunity to contribute to initiatives that directly impact hiring outcomes and candidate experience

Qualifications

  • Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Human Resources, Business, Psychology, Communications, or a related field
  • Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities
  • Interest in recruiting, talent strategy, and candidate experience

Skills And Competencies

  • High level of professionalism, discretion, and attention to detail
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to operate with ownership, curiosity, and a growth mindset

About Krause Group

Krause Group is a diverse parent company with operations across real estate, hospitality, wineries, and sports.

Our Purpose

Enhance the way people experience the world.

Our Mission

Nurture our family of brands, creating opportunities to do good in the world.

Our Values

Agility | Courage | Growth Mindset | Inclusion | Integrity | Community Focused

Krause Group believes in People First. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer building a culture of equity and inclusion.

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